Course Outcomes
1.
Learn the fundamental properties of optical fiber channels, sources and detectors.
2.
Design an optical fiber system while considering the bandwidth, distance required, and expense.
3.
Examine a topic of current interest in optical systems and make an oral presentation to the class.
4.
Become familiar with the modern test and evaluation tools for fiber optic systems, including the OTDR Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), and Optical Oscilloscopes for eye diagram analysis.