Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule

Spring 2021

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
OPT 144-1 Innovation & Engineer Design Scott Carney F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Students identify a suitable project, build a team, and explore the feasibility and potential solution space for the selected project area. The intellectual structure of the engineering design process is studied in detail in order to encapsulate the ideation and problem identification aspects of engineering senior design and facilitate student innovation. Location Hylan Building Room 203 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 144-2 Innovation & Engineer Design Scott Carney W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Hutchison Hall Room 473 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 202-1 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan MW 7:00PM - 10:00PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location Wilmot Room 504 (MW 7:00PM - 10:00PM)
OPT 202-2 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan TR 6:15PM - 9:55PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location Wilmot Room 504 (TR 6:15PM - 9:55PM)
OPT 202-3 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan TR 3:25PM - 6:05PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location Wilmot Room 504 (TR 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 204-1 Sources and Detectors Lab Lecture Svetlana Lukishova M 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (M 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
OPT 204-3 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova R 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location Wilmot Room 539 (R 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-4 Sources and Detectors Lab - Lab Svetlana Lukishova W 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location Wilmot Room 539 (W 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-5 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova M 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location Wilmot Room 539 (M 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-6 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova T 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location Wilmot Room 539 (T 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 211-2 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich W 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs. Location (W 8:00AM - 9:00AM)
OPT 211-3 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich M 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs. Location (M 8:00AM - 9:00AM)
OPT 214-1 Intro Opt Sys. Layout/Anlys John Bowen T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course gives engineering undergraduates early exposure to the tools (e.g. Zemax/CODE V) needed for most summer internships while introducing tools for the design and analysis of an optical system. This is not a lens design class as the focus of the class is on layout and evaluation, not optimization. Students will be taught how to use catalog components to layout and evaluate a variety of laboratory/benchtop optical systems in software. Prerequisite: OPT 241 Location Dewey Room 2110E (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 222-1 Color Technology Jennifer Kruschwitz MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Color Technology is more than just pigments, dyes, paints, and textiles. Everywhere in modern technology (smart phones, tablets, displays, lighting, cinema, printers, etc.) is the need for a basic understanding of how we measure, identify, communicate, specify, and render color from one device to another. This course addresses color order systems, color spaces, color measurement, color difference, additive and subtractive color, and rendering of color images. The student will learn about color matching, lighting conditions, metamerism, and color constancy. At the semesters end, each student will have compiled a Color Toolbox with useful functions to derive different necessary color values within MatLab. Prerequisites: OPT 211, Linear Algebra Location Online Room 19 (ASE) (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 223-1 Quantum Theory Andrew Berger TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars! Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
OPT 223-2 Quantum Theory - Recitation Andrew Berger M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars! Location Hylan Building Room 101 (M 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 223-3 Quantum Theory - Recitation B Andrew Berger M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars! Location Goergen Hall Room 509 (M 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 225-1 Sources and Detectors Jaime Cardenas WF 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course provides the basic concepts required for understanding radiometry and the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (WF 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
OPT 232-1 Opto Mechanical Victor Genberg MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective. Location Online Room 30 (ASE) (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 232-2 Opto Mechanical - REC Victor Genberg W 7:40PM - 8:55PM
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (W 7:40PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 244-1 Lens Design Georg Nadorff MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
You will gain knowledge of classical as well as modern approaches to the science and art of contemporary lens design. Using state-of-the-art optical design software (both CODE V and Zemax) you will be prepared to design and analyze the next generation of optics, from cinema primes to bio-tech microscopes to wafer photolithographic fabrication and inspection tools. Grounding the design philosophy in third order aberration theory, we move on to achromatization, optical design forms for objectives, eyepieces, reflective, and illumination systems. Advanced surface types including aspheres, diffractives, and gradient index are covered. Optimization theory and methods to improve a design are fundamental, followed closely by tolerancing and compensation techniques for predicting as-built performance. The course concludes with an individual lens design project which will be pitched to a panel of experts Location Hutchison Hall Room 138 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 244-2 Lens Design - Recitation Georg Nadorff M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Throughout the entire semester heavy use of CODE V supporting the homework assignments will be required. The recitations will be used as training classes and tutorials in use of the design codes. Attendance is mandatory. Location Hutchison Hall Room 138 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 248-1 Vision and the Eye Sarah Walters TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
How the human eye's optical and neural factors process color and spatial information includes comparison with the design and capabilities of other animals' eyes. Location Hylan Building Room 202 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 254-1 Nanometrology Laboratory Svetlana Lukishova TR 8:00AM - 9:30AM
The schedule of OPT 254/PHYS 371 will be changed before starting this class for the days and time convenient to every student. This advanced laboratory class for juniors and seniors (sophomores should contact the instructor for permission) consists of three modules accompanied by lecture materials: Module 1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (both online); Module 2. Atomic force microscopy (hybrid); Module 3. Confocal fluorescence and optical microscopy (hybrid). In addition to the 2 hours labs, topics covered in 1 hour lab lectures (online) include function and capabilities of the SEM and TEM, the nature of nanoscale surface forces in solids and principles of atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy of single nanoemitters, optical microscopy including high-resolution optical microscopy, and discussion of advances of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Students are expected to have completed a sequence in introductory physics with a strong performance in electromagnetism, the basics of modern physics and physical optics. Junior and Senior level. Maximum 8 students can take this course. Please, contact Prof. Svetlana Lukishova (lukishov@optics.rochester.edu) for instructor permission. This is a required class for the University of Rochester program on the Certificate for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Location Wilmot Room 504 (TR 8:00AM - 9:30AM)
OPT 261-2 Interference and Diff - Recitation Nick Vamivakas R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography. Location Morey Room 321 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 261-3 Interference and Diffraction Nick Vamivakas MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 272-1 Opt Microscopy in Bio&Med Michael Giacomelli TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics. Prerequisites: OPT261 and BME270 or permission of instructor. Location Online Room 29 (ASE) (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
OPT 287-1 Math Methods in Opt & Physics William Renninger TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Techniques used in mathematical study of optical phenomena. Emphasis on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving optical systems and schema. Location Online Room 24 (ASE) (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
OPT 287-2 Math Methods in Opt &Physics - Recitation William Renninger F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Techniques used in mathematical study of optical phenomena. Emphasis on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving optical systems and schema. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 307-1 Sem Practicum Brian McIntyre MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Overview of techniques for using the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Scanning Probe (AFM, STM) and analyzing data. Students perform independent lab projects by semester's end. Students need the instructor's permission to take this course. E-mail Brian McIntyre at brian.mcintyre@rochester.edu. Location Wilmot Room 116 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 311-1 Opt Senior Design Project Wayne Knox MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Documenting each stage,student teams design, build, and test an optical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
OPT 321-1 Senior Theses II Wayne Knox MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
With faculty supervision: reading, experimentation, and writing of final thesis and presentation of results. Students wishing to major in 'Optics' will register for this course. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
OPT 391-1 Independent Study – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
OPT 394-1 Internship – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
OPT 395-1 Independent Research Wayne Knox –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
OPT 211-3 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs.
OPT 204-1 Sources and Detectors Lab Lecture Svetlana Lukishova
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission
OPT 223-3 Quantum Theory - Recitation B Andrew Berger
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars!
OPT 223-2 Quantum Theory - Recitation Andrew Berger
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars!
OPT 244-2 Lens Design - Recitation Georg Nadorff
Throughout the entire semester heavy use of CODE V supporting the homework assignments will be required. The recitations will be used as training classes and tutorials in use of the design codes. Attendance is mandatory.
OPT 204-5 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission
Monday and Wednesday
OPT 222-1 Color Technology Jennifer Kruschwitz
Color Technology is more than just pigments, dyes, paints, and textiles. Everywhere in modern technology (smart phones, tablets, displays, lighting, cinema, printers, etc.) is the need for a basic understanding of how we measure, identify, communicate, specify, and render color from one device to another. This course addresses color order systems, color spaces, color measurement, color difference, additive and subtractive color, and rendering of color images. The student will learn about color matching, lighting conditions, metamerism, and color constancy. At the semesters end, each student will have compiled a Color Toolbox with useful functions to derive different necessary color values within MatLab. Prerequisites: OPT 211, Linear Algebra
OPT 261-3 Interference and Diffraction Nick Vamivakas
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography.
OPT 244-1 Lens Design Georg Nadorff
You will gain knowledge of classical as well as modern approaches to the science and art of contemporary lens design. Using state-of-the-art optical design software (both CODE V and Zemax) you will be prepared to design and analyze the next generation of optics, from cinema primes to bio-tech microscopes to wafer photolithographic fabrication and inspection tools. Grounding the design philosophy in third order aberration theory, we move on to achromatization, optical design forms for objectives, eyepieces, reflective, and illumination systems. Advanced surface types including aspheres, diffractives, and gradient index are covered. Optimization theory and methods to improve a design are fundamental, followed closely by tolerancing and compensation techniques for predicting as-built performance. The course concludes with an individual lens design project which will be pitched to a panel of experts
OPT 307-1 Sem Practicum Brian McIntyre
Overview of techniques for using the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Scanning Probe (AFM, STM) and analyzing data. Students perform independent lab projects by semester's end. Students need the instructor's permission to take this course. E-mail Brian McIntyre at brian.mcintyre@rochester.edu.
OPT 232-1 Opto Mechanical Victor Genberg
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective.
OPT 202-1 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
OPT 311-1 Opt Senior Design Project Wayne Knox
Documenting each stage,student teams design, build, and test an optical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor.
OPT 321-1 Senior Theses II Wayne Knox
With faculty supervision: reading, experimentation, and writing of final thesis and presentation of results. Students wishing to major in 'Optics' will register for this course.
Tuesday
OPT 214-1 Intro Opt Sys. Layout/Anlys John Bowen
This course gives engineering undergraduates early exposure to the tools (e.g. Zemax/CODE V) needed for most summer internships while introducing tools for the design and analysis of an optical system. This is not a lens design class as the focus of the class is on layout and evaluation, not optimization. Students will be taught how to use catalog components to layout and evaluate a variety of laboratory/benchtop optical systems in software. Prerequisite: OPT 241
OPT 204-6 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission
Tuesday and Thursday
OPT 254-1 Nanometrology Laboratory Svetlana Lukishova
The schedule of OPT 254/PHYS 371 will be changed before starting this class for the days and time convenient to every student. This advanced laboratory class for juniors and seniors (sophomores should contact the instructor for permission) consists of three modules accompanied by lecture materials: Module 1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (both online); Module 2. Atomic force microscopy (hybrid); Module 3. Confocal fluorescence and optical microscopy (hybrid). In addition to the 2 hours labs, topics covered in 1 hour lab lectures (online) include function and capabilities of the SEM and TEM, the nature of nanoscale surface forces in solids and principles of atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy of single nanoemitters, optical microscopy including high-resolution optical microscopy, and discussion of advances of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Students are expected to have completed a sequence in introductory physics with a strong performance in electromagnetism, the basics of modern physics and physical optics. Junior and Senior level. Maximum 8 students can take this course. Please, contact Prof. Svetlana Lukishova (lukishov@optics.rochester.edu) for instructor permission. This is a required class for the University of Rochester program on the Certificate for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.
OPT 223-1 Quantum Theory Andrew Berger
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. You can do this my Optics superstars!
OPT 272-1 Opt Microscopy in Bio&Med Michael Giacomelli
This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics. Prerequisites: OPT261 and BME270 or permission of instructor.
OPT 287-1 Math Methods in Opt & Physics William Renninger
Techniques used in mathematical study of optical phenomena. Emphasis on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving optical systems and schema.
OPT 202-3 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
OPT 248-1 Vision and the Eye Sarah Walters
How the human eye's optical and neural factors process color and spatial information includes comparison with the design and capabilities of other animals' eyes.
OPT 202-2 Physical Optics Lab Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
Wednesday
OPT 211-2 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs.
OPT 144-2 Innovation & Engineer Design Scott Carney
No description
OPT 204-4 Sources and Detectors Lab - Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission
OPT 232-2 Opto Mechanical - REC Victor Genberg
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective.
Wednesday and Friday
OPT 225-1 Sources and Detectors Jaime Cardenas
This course provides the basic concepts required for understanding radiometry and the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors.
Thursday
OPT 261-2 Interference and Diff - Recitation Nick Vamivakas
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography.
OPT 204-3 Sources and Detectors Lab- Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This lab complements OPT 225 and provides the basic concepts required for understanding the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission
Friday
OPT 144-1 Innovation & Engineer Design Scott Carney
Students identify a suitable project, build a team, and explore the feasibility and potential solution space for the selected project area. The intellectual structure of the engineering design process is studied in detail in order to encapsulate the ideation and problem identification aspects of engineering senior design and facilitate student innovation.
OPT 287-2 Math Methods in Opt &Physics - Recitation William Renninger
Techniques used in mathematical study of optical phenomena. Emphasis on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving optical systems and schema.