4 ECTS credits
120 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4012230FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.
In the course Recent Trends in Photonics (prof. Hugo Thienpont) you will (1) study and investigate the latest developments in the field of Optics & Photonics. You will (2) learn to how to find relevant scientific information (literature, magazine articles, websites) on a hot topic in photonics and (3) how to implement it in 45-minute presentation tutorial/presentation. In addition you will also (5) learn how to write a scientific report and how to create a scientifically correct bibliography and compile a correct list of references.
Lecturing team: Prof. Hugo Thienpont
The course contributes to achieve the following competences:
· Master and apply advanced knowledge in the own field of engineering in case of complex problems.
· Thoroughly understand and apply several areas of specialisation (to be chosen by the student) in the field of photonics.
· Be acquainted with the recent innovation trends in the domain of photonics.
· Have knowledge of the most important application areas of photonic materials, components and systems.
· Have an insight in the main evolutions of fundamental research in the field of photonics.
· Understand the context of technical or scientific papers in the field of photonics and further investigate unclear parts independently.
· Take up independent positions about complex situations and be able to defend the point of view.
· Reflect on own way of thinking and acting and be aware of the own expertise.
· Be aware of ongoing evolutions in the field of interest, improve competence to expert level.
· Exhibit eagerness to learn about fundamental scientific and technical fields which are closely related to photonics.
· Ability to talk about field of specialisation also in English.
· Report on technical or scientific subjects orally, in writing and in graphics.
· Act in an ethical, professional and social way.
· Interpret the historical evolution of the own field of engineering and its social relevance.
· Have an insight in the photonics industry and in the role of photonics in the scientific and technological evolution of society.
· Show assertiveness, drive for innovation and a sense for the creation of added value.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Andere bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
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Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master of Photonics Engineering: On campus traject (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Photonics Engineering: Online/Digital traject (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)