Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Optical Fibre Technology PG

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET1133

City Campus

Postgraduate

125H Electrical & Computer Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

EEET1133

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Thach Nguyen

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2029

Course Coordinator Email: thach.nguyen@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.11.05

Course Coordinator Availability: email for an appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

To successfully complete this course, you should be familiar with the basic concepts of signals and systems. You should also be familiar with fundamental electromagnetic theory and the basic components of optical fibre systems. You will be benefit from having a good mathematical background in algebra, partial differential equations and vector calculus.


Course Description

In this course you will develop an understanding of more advanced concepts relating to optical fibre technology. You also will engage with specialised optical fibre, passive and active optical devices/components, and integrated optics. Treatment of nonlinear optics and dispersion are given and their implications in modern Terabit per second communication systems are explained.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the program:  

  • MC234
  • MC180

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of the functional operation of various optical fibre components.

CLO2: Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods to select appropriate technologies for the implementation of optical fibre systems.

CLO3: Develop expert and specialised knowledge and understanding of Terabit per second optical communication systems and associated technologies.

CLO4: Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques to critically analyse the implications of optical fibre nonlinearity and dispersion in modern optical fibre communication systems.

CLO5: Develop the ability to research and understand a new topic in a specialised area independently through critically analysing the literature.

CLO6: Effectively communicate solutions and findings through written reports to a professional and non-specialist audiences.


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are:

  • Viewing pre-recorded lecture videos and attendance at tutorials where syllabus material will be presented and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
  • Completion of tutorial questions and laboratory projects designed to give you further practice in the application of theory and procedures, and to give feedback on your progress and understanding;
  • Completion of written laboratory report consisting of numerical and other problems requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter;
  • Surveying and summarising the current literature so you gain a sense of the current state of the art in this rapidly changing field; and
  • Private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and numerical problems.


Overview of Learning Resources

You will be able to access course information and learning materials electronically online and will be provided with copies of additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided. You will also use laboratory equipment and computer software within the School during project and assignment work.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks:

Assessment Task 1: Literature review, 20%: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO5, CLO6
Assessment Task 2: Investigation assignment, 20%: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Lab reports, 35%: CLO1, CLO2, CLO6
Assessment Task 4: End of semester test, 25%: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.