Bachelor of Science (Applied Optics and Lasers)

Description of the Programme

Lasers are optical devices that emit an extremely intense beam of energy in the form of light. They are highly versatile and have become prevalent in fields such as electronics, medicine, defense, dentistry, chemistry, computers and entertainment. Fiber optics is the technology of sending information in the form of light through fine strands of transparent material. It is replacing conventional systems in virtually every industry. Technological advancements in holography, interferometry, metrology, data storage and security, fiber optic communication, material processing and manufacturing, military and medical applications have been possible due to Laser technology. Many of the Laser-based applications have not been exploited in Kenya and in the region due to a lack of competent manpower. This programme, therefore, seeks to address this shortfall by training competent personnel to handle, apply and maintain lasers and laser-based devices. The programme seeks to produce graduates with sufficient background in the physics of lasers and their applications in industry, medical facilities and fiber optics communication among others. Such graduates will also be competent in applying Optics in a diverse range of applications in imaging, interferometry, optical design, optical instrumentation, optical data storage, optical fibers, and fiber optics communication among others. Applied Optics and Lasers will play a critical role in enabling manufacturing industries, medical facilities, data storage applications, research institutions, telecommunications, national security and defense technologies in the 21^st century. The curriculum involves advanced experimental work under strict supervision.

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