APPLIED OPTICS covers optical methods, imaging, spectroscopy, Fourier optics, and laser technology.
The homework is described as really helpful and reasonable, with a low difficulty rating of 1.
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PHYSICS 322 or graduate/professional standing
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Deniz Yavuz breaks complicated topics into understandable points and starts sessions with historical context. Reviewers find his homework helpful and reasonable, noting his strong knowledge in optics.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.68 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.68 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
ALESSANDRO CUNSOLO is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DENIZ YAVUZ is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 26 | 0 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 13 / 14 | 0 |
| LAB 303 | Classroom Instruction | 8 / 12 | 0 |
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Deniz Yavuz is a knowledgeable optics professor who breaks down complex topics into understandable points with engaging historical context and great discussion questions.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.68 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
The homework is described as really helpful and reasonable, with a low difficulty rating of 1.
Students appreciate the clear explanations, cool historical session starts, and helpful homework assignments.
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Applied Optics
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