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Optical Engineering Courses

Optical engineering courses can help you learn about light propagation, lens design, optical systems, and imaging techniques. You can build skills in wave optics, photonics, and optical measurement methods. Many courses introduce tools such as ray tracing software, optical simulation programs, and design software that facilitate the creation and analysis of optical components. You'll also explore applications in telecommunications, medical imaging, and laser technology, enhancing your ability to solve practical problems in various industries.


Popular Optical Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering

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    4.2
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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Materials science, Chemical Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Analytics, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Analysis, Data Cleansing, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Computing Platforms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology I

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Process Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optical engineering courses

  • Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis: University at Buffalo

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