EE438 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 5670438 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERDAR KOCAMAN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of optical communication systems.
- Course Objective 1: At the end of this course, students will be able to learn the fundamental principles of fiber optics; and will be able to apply them to the solution of engineering problems related to fiber modes, absorption, scattering and bending losses, and signal distortion.
- Course Objective 2: At the end of this course, students will be able to learn the fundamental principles of planar guided wave optics, second order and third order nonlinear effects in optics and photonic components.
- Course Objective 3: At the end of this course, students will be able to learn the fundamental principles of optical communication systems including system architecture, state-of-the-art techniques for high performance fiber optic systems, dispersion compensation, fiber optical amplification, fiber solitons, modulation/demodulation concepts in fibers and bit-error rate.
- Course Objective 4: At the end of this course, students will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge to conduct experiments related to fiber optical communication systems.
Course Content
Introduction to geometric optics; ray theory and electromagnetic wave theory of optical propagation in fibers. Optical fibers and their transmission characteristics. Cables, connectors and couplers. Introduction to optical sources and detectors. Principles of optical communication systems, performance analysis and design.
Course Learning Outcomes
This course aims to demonstrate applications of the fundamental engineering knowledge in photonics to pursue realistic solutions to the important engineering problem of optical communication.
The course also aims to help students to gain technical and scientific competence in the multidisciplinary area of optical communication systems (at the cross-section of applied electromagnetics, communication systems, electronics and physics) to assume effective roles in multidisciplinary research teams.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||