Using student knowledge of linear systems theory to facilitate the learning of optical engineering

Cameron H.G. Wright; Thad B. Welch; Michael G. Morrow

Using student knowledge of linear systems theory to facilitate the learning of optical engineering

Cameron H.G. Wright
, Thad B. Welch
, Michael G. Morrow

Electrical Engineering Department

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Abstract

For students learning a new topic, being able to use existing knowledge and mental models in the context of the new topic leads to faster learning and a deeper understanding of the new concepts. This paper describes how teaching a graduate-level course providing an introduction to optical engineering for students from multiple engineering majors can be facilitated by using existing concepts and knowledge of linear systems theory, which are common to them all.

Original language	English
Journal	ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Volume	122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society
Issue number	122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for...
State	Published - 2015
Event	2015 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition - Seattle, United States Duration: 14 Jun 2015 → 17 Jun 2015

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Wright, Cameron H.G. ; Welch, Thad B. ; Morrow, Michael G. / Using student knowledge of linear systems theory to facilitate the learning of optical engineering. In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2015 ; Vol. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, No. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for...

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Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

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