Advanced Lens Design
A required course in the Optical Engineering Certificate Program.
Understand optical systems with first and third, higher-order analysis and aberration theory. Explore design principles such as bending, symmetry, stop shift, and lens splitting. Apply these principles and knowledge to various optical systems with tolerancing analysis. Learn user-defined merit functions, and learn and practice advanced lens designs for photographic systems, telecentric lenses (machine visions), zoom systems, scan (f-theta lens), microscopes (objective and eyepieces), and telescopes.
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WINTER 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 1/6/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/9/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/16/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/23/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/30/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/6/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/13/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/20/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/27/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/6/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/13/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 07:00 PM | End Time 08:08 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 3/16/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
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Special Notes
NOTE: The fee for this course includes access to Zemax. 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.
Successful completion of a qualifying assignment within this course offers you the opportunity to earn an Alternative Digital Credential (ADC). Also referred to as a digital badge, an ADC is a virtual record of specific skills and competencies you have acquired and provides a verifiable way for you to share your educational achievements with employers, colleagues and others via social platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Click here to view the Telecentric Lens: Machine Vision System Design badge opportunity presented with this course and explore the necessary criteria to earn the ADC. Learn more about Alternative Digital Credentials and how they can help you demonstrate your commitment to professional development and distinguish yourself in a competitive job market.
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