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Degree Requirements
The MS degree offers 3 options: the Photonics track, the Optics track, and the general MS degree in Optics and Photonics. All options require 30 graduate credit hours as described in the table below. Detailed requirements are given in the Graduate Catalog.
Accelerated Program
The MS degree can be completed in 12 months by pursuing an accelerated schedule that involves taking 12 credit hours (4 courses) in fall, 12 in spring and 6 (two courses) in summer. Due to the accelerated schedule, it is recommended that students carry out a 3-credit hour research report in lieu of a thesis. Students must complete the same program requirements as listed for the Masters and/or Track programs.
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The MS handbook provides most details that students need to know to create their program of study and complete all requirements for the MS degree. If you do not find what you need in the handbook, please contact:
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Previous Years Handbooks
Optics and Photonics - No Track
The Optics and Photonics MS program (No Track) requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. The program offers a thesis, nonthesis, and research report option.
Core Courses: 9 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers
Research Methods/Laboratory: 6 Credit Hours
Select 2 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Core Courses: 9 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers
Research Methods/Laboratory: 6 Credit Hours
Select 2 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 9 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Thesis Research Hours: 6 Credit Hours
- OSE 6971-Master’s Thesis
An approved thesis committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in thesis hours.
Core Courses: 9 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers
Research Methods/Laboratory: 6 Credit Hours
- Select 2 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 9 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Thesis Research Hours: 6 Credit Hours
- OSE 6909-Research Report
An approved research report committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in research report hours.
Optics & Photonics-Optics Track
The Optics and Photonics MS program-Optics Track requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. This track offers a thesis and research report option.
Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering
- OSE 5203-Geometric Optics & Imaging Systems
- OSE 6211-Imaging & Optical Systems
- OSE 6265-Optical Systems Design
Research Methods/Laboratory: 3 Credit Hours
Select 1 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 3 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Thesis Research Hours: 6 Credit Hours
- OSE 6971-Master’s Thesis
An approved thesis committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in thesis hours.
Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering
- OSE 5203-Geometric Optics & Imaging Systems
- OSE 6211-Imaging & Optical Systems
- OSE 6265-Optical Systems Design
Research Methods/Laboratory: 3 Credit Hours
Select 1 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Research Report Hours: 3 Credit Hours
- OSE 6909-Research Report
An approved research report committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in research report hours.
Optics & Photonics-Photonics Track
The Optics and Photonics MS program-Photonics Track requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. This track offers a thesis and research report option.
Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers
- OSE 5414-Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Devices
- OSE 6474-Optical Communication Systems
- OSE 6421-Integrated Photonics
Research Methods/Laboratory: 3 Credit Hours
Select 1 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 3 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Thesis Research Hours: 6 Credit Hours
- OSE 6971-Master’s Thesis
An approved thesis committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in thesis hours.
Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours
- OSE 5115-Interference & Diffractions
- OSE 6111-Optical Wave Propagation
- OSE 5525-Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers
- OSE 5414-Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Devices
- OSE 6474-Optical Communication Systems
- OSE 6421-Integrated Photonics
Research Methods/Laboratory: 3 Credit Hours
Select 1 from the 3 available options
- OSE 6455C-Photonics Laboratory
- OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Laboratory
- OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory
Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours
A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section.
Other courses with significant optics content may be accepted towards the Optics (OSE) course work requirement, upon approval by the Associate Dean.
Research Report Hours: 3 Credit Hours
- OSE 6909-Research Report
An approved research report committee must be on file PRIOR to enrolling in research report hours.
Comparisons
| Requirements 30 credit hours overall | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics & Photonics-No Track | Optics Track | Photonics Track | |
| Core Courses |
OSE 6111 Optical Wave Propagation OSE 5115 Interference & Diffraction OSE 5525 Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers |
OSE 6111 Optical Wave Propagation OSE 5115 Interference & Diffraction OSE 5525 Laser Engineering |
OSE 6111 Optical Wave Propagation OSE 5115 Interference & Diffraction OSE 5525 Laser Engineering OR OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers |
| Track Courses | None Required | OSE 5203 Geometrical Optics OSE 6211 Imaging & Optical Systems OSE 6265 Optical Systems Design | OSE 5414 Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Devices OSE 6474 Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Communications OSE 6421 Integrated Photonics |
| Lab Courses | Select 2 of 3: OSE 6455C-Photonics Lab OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Lab OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory | Select 1 of 3: OSE 6455C-Photonics Lab OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Lab OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory | Select 1 of 3: OSE 6455C-Photonics Lab OSE 6526C-Laser Engineering Lab OSE 6615L-Optoelectronic Device Fabrication Laboratory |
| Electives | Nonthesis-15 hours Thesis-9 hours Research Report-12 hours | Thesis-3 hours Research Report-6 hours | Thesis-3 hours Research Report-6 hours |
| A listing and description of courses offered by the College of Optics and Photonics is found in the Courses section. | |||
| Research Hours | Nonthesis-0 hours Thesis-6 hours Research Report-3 hours | Thesis-6 hours Research Report-3 hours | Thesis-6 hours Research Report-3 hours |