College Of Arts And Sciences
Optics
Why Study Optics?
The minor in Optics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is intended for students outside the physics major who wish to obtain a thorough understanding of the nature of light and its interactions with matter. After learning the basic principles of optics, students may pursue their scientific or professional interests by taking further courses in the Department of Physics and Astronomy or the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Research
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Waves and Optics
- Computer Vision
- Fiber Optic Communications
- Electromagnetic Theory
ADMISSION INFO:
Completion of the minor requires 21 credits.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Optical Fabrication Technician
- Application Engineer
- Laser Engineer
- Optical Physicist
- Technician
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Canon
- Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Gopro Inc
- Clearfield Inc
- Perspecta
Interested in this Minor?
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Chair: Harold J. Metcalf
Office: P-110 Graduate Physics
Phone: (631) 632-8100
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
