OPT-211: Wave Optics and Applications
- 4 Credit Hours
- Engineering Technologies Department
- Fall 2026
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.
Register for this CourseOPT-211 Sections for Fall 2026
4 Sections Offered
OPT-211, Section 105
CRN #17604
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
OPT-211, Section 106
CRN #19524
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
OPT-211, Section 185
CRN #25787
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday 5:00 pm - 7:50 pm |
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:40 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday 5:00 pm - 7:50 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 161 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:40 pm |
OPT-211, Section 107
CRN #26055
Hybrid
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Jan 23rd, 2027 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building REMOTE, Room TBA | Aug 31st, 2026 – Jan 23rd, 2027 | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 169 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Jan 23rd, 2027 |
| 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 31st, 2026 – Jan 23rd, 2027 |
| Day / Time | Thursday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |