Integration of scientific and technological-based photonics courses

• Main Author: Abd-Rahman, M.K (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Curricula; Education; Fiber optics devices; Fiber-optics education; Light amplifiers; Optical amplifiers; Optical communication; Optical communications; Optoelectronic devices; Photonics education; Students
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 Among the main objectives of designing a photonics course based on the integration of Science and Technology is to produce job-ready graduates with sufficient fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience with optoelectronics and photonics devices and systems. The course is designed to present the fundamental concepts in photonics and these concepts are further enhanced with the engineering principles. Hands-on experiments on the basic components are essential in comprehending the principles and knowledge learned earlier. These leads to students who are competent of handling various sophisticated and sensitive photonics equipment and devices, furthermore they will acquired the essential fundamental knowledge and their applications of both the photonics devices plus equipment and the know-how on the telecommunication network systems and protocols.