FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 351 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Optical Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 351
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to describe the fundamentals of optical physics,
  • Be able to define the operation of optical systems,
  • Be able to design modern optical systems for detection, recording, display, imaging and communications,
  • Be able to describe physics behind prism and mirror systems,
  • Be able to explain physics behind radiometry and photometry,
Course Description The course contents the topics of Gaussian optics, paraxial optics and calculations, optical system considerations, the primary aberrations, the third order aberration theory and calculation, prism and mirror systems, characteristics of the human eye, apertures, pupils and diffraction, optical materials, optical coatings, principles of radiometry and photometry, the basics of lens design.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Optics Overview, Gaussian Optics Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 1,2
2 Paraxial Optics and Calculations Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 3
3 Optical System Considerations Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 4
4 The primary Aberrations Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 5
5 Third Order Aberration Theory and Calculation Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 6
6 Prism and Mirror Systems Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 7
7 Characteristics of the Human Eye Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 8
8 Stops, Aperatures, Pupils and Diffraction Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 9
9 Midterm I
10 Optical Materials and Coatings Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 11
11 Principles of Radiometry and Photometry Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 12
12 Optical System Layout Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 13
13 Case Studies in System Layout Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 14
14 Wave-Front Aberrations and MTF Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, Ch. 15
15 Midterm II
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Warren J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2007
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
8
25
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
25
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
10
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
4
64
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
8
4
32
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
2
4
Final Exam
1
2
2
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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