ECE 130: Optoelect/Photonics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to optics, photonics and optoelectronics, fiber optic devices and communication systems: Topics include: ray optics, electromagnetic optics, resonator optics, interaction between photons and atoms, dielectric waveguides and fibers, semiconductor light sources and detectors, modulators, amplifiers, switches, and optical fiber communication systems. Taught in conjunction with course 230. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ECE 230. (Formerly EE 130.)
Average GPA: 3.91
Grade distribution records: 120 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 101 | 84.2% |
| A | 9 | 7.5% |
| A- | 1 | 0.8% |
| B+ | 2 | 1.7% |
| B | 4 | 3.3% |
| B- | 1 | 0.8% |
| D- | 1 | 0.8% |
| P | 1 | 0.8% |
Based on 120 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Ahmet Yanik 92 students, Average GPA 3.90
- Ali A Yanik 28 students, Average GPA 3.96