Applied Optics Minor Curriculum


Students who wish to earn a minor in Applied Optics and have it designated on their transcript must successfully complete four courses (16 credits) as listed below. Only one of these courses may also count towards the requirements of a student's major or another minor. This minor is not available to Applied Physics majors (they can take a concentration in applied optics).

Required Courses
PHYS-302 Physics of Waves
PHYS-376 Photonics and Optoelectronics
PHYS-477 Optics
Elective Courses
Students interested in the Applied Optics minor should inquire about the current list of appropriate elective courses by contacting Dr. Kathryn Svinarich.

Concentration in Applied Optics for Applied Physics Majors

Physics majors who wish to pursue a concentration in Applied Optics and have it designated on their transcript, must complete all the requirements for the Applied Optics Minor as listed above with one addition: their research project for PHYS-498, Senior Research must be an optics project. In addition, the Applied Physics electives which count towards their degree cannot be used to complete the concentration.

View the official Kettering Catalog.