ECE 130Introduction to Optoelectronics and Photonics
Introduction to optics, photonics and optoelectronics, fiber optic devices and communication systems: Topics include: ray optics, electromagnetic optics, resonator optics, interaction between photons and atoms, dielectric waveguides and fibers, semiconductor light sources and detectors, modulators, amplifiers, switches, and optical fiber communication systems. Taught in conjunction with course 230. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ECE 230. (Formerly EE 130.)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5B and PHYS 5C, or PHYS 15C, or PHYS 6B and PHYS 6C; and concurrent enrollment in ECE 130L.
- Concurrent enrollment in ECE 130L is required. Taught in conjunction with ECE 230.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | PhysSciences 110 | A. A. Yanik | Wait List 51/70 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | PhysSciences 114 | A. A. Yanik | Closed 51/50 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Yanik | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
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