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OPTOELECTRONICS LAB

ECE 313
Course Description

Light detection using photovoltaic and photoconductive detectors and phototransistors. Light generation using light emitting diodes and laser diodes. Light transmission using optical fibers. Optoisolators and optical switches. Light emitting diode and liquid crystal displays.

Prerequisties

ECE 271 and ECE 340 , or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

1

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.97

1.94% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
94.74%

15.48% from Historical

Class Size
19

-9.52% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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