OPT-211: Wave Optics and Applications

Course Description

A study of light waves and how they may be used in today's technology. Electromagnetic radiation, coherence, interference and diffraction phenomena, transfer functions and the generation and use of polarized light. Analysis, manufacturing techniques and use of selected instruments using wave optics such as spectrometers, interferometers, diffraction gratings and thin film coatings. An introduction to properties and use of lasers and holography.

Prerequisites

OPT 131 or permission of department chair.

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OPT-211 Sections for Fall 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 sections available.

OPT-211, Section 105

CRN #17604
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Parada

Seats Remaining

12

Already on Waitlist

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 180
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am
LaboratoryTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Tuesday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 180
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am
Type Laboratory
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Tuesday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm

OPT-211, Section 106

CRN #19524
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Parada

Seats Remaining

12

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am
LaboratoryTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am
Type Laboratory
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm

OPT-211, Section 185

CRN #25787
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Parada

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12

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TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday
5:00 pm - 7:50 pm
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 180
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Thursday
5:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Type Laboratory
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday
5:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 180
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Thursday
5:00 pm - 7:40 pm

OPT-211, Section 107

CRN #26055
Hybrid

Instructor(s)

Robert Parada

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12

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 169
Jan 5th, 2026 – Jan 17th, 2026Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
LectureBrighton Campus
Building REMOTE, Room TBA
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 169
Date(s) Jan 5th, 2026 – Jan 17th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building REMOTE, Room TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Thursday
9:00 am - 11:40 am