Optics
General
Program Title
Optics
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The optics discipline links physics, engineering, chemistry, and materials science. The Optics Minor is an interdisciplinary technical minor which connects science and engineering. It is designed to serve a wide range of students in technical disciplines such as physics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, and chemistry. The minor emphasizes problem-solving and hands-on laboratory skills underscored by a strong foundation in optics theory.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Make inferences and deductions based on knowledge of optics.
Outcome
Demonstrate experimental, computational and laboratory skills.
Outcome
Communicate ideas and processes of physics clearly and precisely, orally and in writing.
Degree Maps
Major Code
3012
Program Code
3012.01