Syllabus Application
EE 403
Optoelectronics
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
EE 403 -
Optoelectronics
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
12:40-15:30
Thu
FENS-L058
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Basic:2, Engineering:4
Prerequisites
EE 307
Corequisites
EE 403R
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Muhammad Umar
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Materials for optoelectronics, optical processes in semiconductors, absorption and radiation, transition rates and carrier lifetime. principles of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), lasers, photodetectors, modulators and solar cells. Optoelectronic integrated circuits Designs, demonstrations and projects related to optoelectronic device phenomena.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Understanding the fundamentals of light waveguding. |
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| 2. | Learning the principles of light transmission through a fiber, and limitations such as loss, dispersion,etc |
| 3. | Learning the network architecture of Fiber Optic Telecommunication Networks |
| 4. | Analyzing optical cavities,resonators and oscilattors |
| 5. | .Understanding the structure and working principles of LEDS, Lasers, Optical Amplifiers, Photodetectors,solar Cells and their applications |
| 6. | Learning the principles of optical information processing implemented on semiconductor photonic chips. |
| 7. | An overall understanding of the scope of the optoelectronic industry and its impact on our daily lives |
Course Objective
This course introduces the fundamental principles of optics and photonics before exploring the physics, operation, and design of essential semiconductor devices like light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, and photodetectors.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Affordable and Clean Energy | |
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |