COURSE NUMBER: EE 370/PHYS 370
INSTRUCTOR: DR. MICHAEL K. GILES, migiles@nmsu.edu
LECTURE: MW 10:30-11:20, GARDINER 216
LABORATORY: TBA, GARDINER 265

The Photonics group of The Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in cooperation with the Physics Department, is happy to announce a new and revised offering of our introductory course. The 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog cross lists this course as PHYS 370 (OPTICS I) and as EE 370 (GEOMETRICAL OPTICS).

COURSE OBJECTIVE/DESCRIPTION: The integration of computers with cameras, lasers, fibers, and dozens of other photonic devices has stimulated a world-wide photonics revolution that is rapidly gaining momentum. Engineers and scientists are suddenly realizing that they must have a basic understanding of optics and photonics in addition to their other professional skills in order to keep pace with the new technology. This class is designed to provide an up-to-date treatment of the introductory aspects of optics and photonics that will enable students majoring in either physics or engineering to develop future technologies that utilize photonics systems.

PHOTONICS APPLICATIONS TO BE DISCUSSED:
Upon completion of this class, students will understand the basic principles of photonics used in the design of several fascinating systems such as:

HOW DOES THIS COURSE FIT INTO YOUR DEGREE PLAN?
For students pursuing the Applied Optics Emphasis in Physics or the Photonics Specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering, EE 370/PHYS 370 is the first upper division course in your area of emphasis.

ECE Students, old catalog: EE 370 may be used as a block elective.

ECE Students, new catalog: EE 370 may be used as either a depth or breadth elective or PHYS 370 may be used for 3 credits toward a Designated Minor in Physics.

Physics Students: PHYS 370 may be used as an upper division physics elective, or EE 370 may be used for 3 credits toward a minor in ECE.