MCE 542 - Imaging and Sensing for Engineers

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An advanced study of waves and optics, with explicit investigation into mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Topics include (but not limited to): simple harmonic motion, superposition, dampening, forced oscillations, beats, elasticity, coupling, normal modes, polarization, constructive and destructive interference, single and double slit interference, diffraction gratings, lenses, ray optics, geometric optics, physical optics, beams, and Doppler effect. The course is a very lab intensive class taught in a semi inquiry-based manner. The class and lab are heavily integrated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): EGR 503