Lightwave Systems (ELEN90059) // Further information

Further information

• Texts

  Prescribed texts

  TBA

  Recommended texts and other resources

  None

• Subject notes

  Credit may not be obtained for both:

  ELEN40009 (431-466) RF, Microwave and Optoelectronics and ELEN90059 Lightwave Systems

  LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

  The subject uses lectures and problem solving sessions in conjunction with workshops, which provide students with hands-on laboratory tasks to master the advanced topics. They learn to operate and use a range of lightwave, microwave and electronic test and measurement as well as software tools used in the design and testing of lightwave systems.

  INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

  A prescribed text book and a range of recommended reading list comprised of texts available from the library.
  Detailed study notes and other online resources are provided to further assist students with the mastering of the subject contents.
  Problem sets are provided to practice problem solving and design skills, and students receive recommended solutions to help with the validation of their approaches.
  Online quizzes on selected topics help them receive timely feedback.

  CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

  Students are encouraged to follow the relevant areas through relevant national (e.g. Engineers Australia, Australian Institute of Physics and Australian Optical Society) and international institutions (e.g. IEEE Photonics Society and Optical Society of America) and their resources.
  Subject will also incorporate guest lectures from industry to provide an industry context to the topics covered.

• Related Handbook entries

  This subject contributes to the following:

  Type	Name
  Specialisation (formal)	Electrical
  Specialisation (formal)	Electrical with Business

• Available through the Community Access Program

  About the Community Access Program (CAP)

  This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

  Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

  Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  Additional information for this subject

  Subject coordinator approval required

• Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

  This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 8 November 2024