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Open University
Tampere University

FYS.514 Optical Design, 5 cr

Illuminate your path in optical engineering! Master optical design fundamentals, evaluate systems, and tackle real-world challenges.
Implementation period
20.10.2025 - 7.12.2025
Registration period
15.9.2025 at 8.00 - 10.10.2025 at 23.59
Fees
150
Study level
Advanced studies
Study fields
Technology and Natural Sciences
Language of instruction
English
City
Tampere
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5

Course completion at Open University

Lectures 2x2 h/week, computer exercises 2 h/week, independent flipped learning studies 4 h / week, independent exercise solving 4 h/week, design exercise with final presentation 2 h/week. 

The optical design and analysis software Ansys Zemax OpticStudio will be used in the exercises. Course materials, quizzes, and exercises will be available online in Moodle. The course can be completed entirely online, although participation in the exercises is strongly recommended.

Required prior knowledge

Basics of optics, e.g. FYS.240 Optics. Please ensure that you have completed the required prerequisites before registering! By registering, you agree to comply with the requirements and, upon request, you can present a transcript of records showing the completion of the required prerequisites.

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Do not hesitate to contact us by email open.studies.tau@tuni.fi or by phone +358 294 520 881.

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