Introduction to Fiber Optics
An elective course in the Optical Engineering and Optical Instrument Design Certificate Programs.
This course will introduce basic properties of optical fibers, characteristics and control of light propagating inside optic fibers, different types of optical fiber, transmission of information via optical fibers, and fiber-optic transmission networks. Learn the working knowledge of fiber optics and photonics, measurement and testing, and their applications in modern optical systems. Topics emphasize optical fiber basic principles, devices, system analysis and design, including light modulation methods, light coupling to fiber, fiber waveguide dispersion, attenuation and scattering phenomena. Other components used with optic fibers technology such as connectors, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, photo detectors, LED and laser light sources used for optical fiber communications will also be briefly introduced.
WINTER 2026
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 1/12/2026 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/14/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/21/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/28/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/4/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/11/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/18/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/25/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/4/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/11/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/18/2026 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 07:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 3/22/2026 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Important Course Information
Prerequisites: Mathematics through college algebra and trigonometry, college physics helpful, Geometrical and Physical Optics, (EECS_X496.55) would be helpful. Other technical training in chemistry or engineering would benefit.
NOTE: This course utilizes Zoom for weekly live online synchronous meetings. These sessions make up the lab portion of the course, where you will be provided with optical design software license information. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend, watching the recording is mandatory. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in your course. Students will need to have access to the internet, have speakers and a microphone to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access your courses Zoom sessions.
"Laser Light Press book soft cover revised 2015 is the same as the Pearson hardcover 5th edition and students can purchase either textbook option".Textbook Information for EECS X493.56.
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