OPT-235: Advanced Optical Fabrication and Metrology
- 4 Credit Hours
- Engineering Technologies Department
- Spring 2026
Course Description
A study of advanced processes, tools, and CNC technology that are shaping the methodology in manufacturing precision optical components. The course is designed to be very interactive, providing laboratory experience on the following subjects: CNC grinding and polishing, tolerancing, and metrology of precision optical lenses. Two class hours, four laboratory hours.
Prerequisites
OPT 213 or permission of department.
Register for this CourseOPT-235 Sections for Spring 2026
6 Sections Offered
OPT-235, Section 105
                        CRN #26771
                    
                Traditional (In-Person)
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm | 
OPT-235, Section 185
                        CRN #26772
                    
                Traditional (In-Person)
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm | 
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm | 
OPT-235, Section 305
                        CRN #33828
                    
                Traditional (In-Person)
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Friday 10:00 am - 11:40 am | 
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Friday 11:50 am - 3:30 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Friday 10:00 am - 11:40 am | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Friday 11:50 am - 3:30 pm | 
OPT-235, Section 285
                        CRN #34375
                    
                Traditional (In-Person)
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm | 
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm | 
OPT-235, Section 106
                        CRN #35280
                    
                Hybrid
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 177 | Jun 5th, 2026 – Jun 27th, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | 
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 177 | 
| Date(s) | Jun 5th, 2026 – Jun 27th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
OPT-235, Section 205
                        CRN #35281
                    
                Traditional (In-Person)
                        
                    Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 176 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm | 
| Type | Lecture | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 165 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | 
| Type | Laboratory | 
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 176 | 
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | 
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm | 
 
                    