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1.INTRODUCTIONThe realized at the Faculty of Laser and Light Engineering, ITMO University advanced undergraduate program “Light Engineering” is focused on the development of scientific learning outcomes and training of competitive specialists, whose activities are directed on conducting of research in the interdisciplinary fields of “Optical Engineering” and “Technical Physics” in investigation and development of optical and optoelectronic systems and devices for different purposes. The educational program generates the experience of practical and research activities in transmission, reception, storage, processing and display of information by optical-electronic devices, optical systems design automation, computer simulation imaging, study of automated methods for quality control of optical systems and devices Development of the basic concept of the educational program and its implementation is carried out in cooperation between the department of Applied and computer optics and the department of Light technologies and optoelectronics, ITMO University. 2.SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThe advanced undergraduate educational program “Light Engineering” is realized according to the Federal educational standards for higher education of Russian Federation as well as ITMO University educational standards jointly by departments of Applied and computer optics and the Light technologies and optoelectronics, in partnership with European universities leading in Optical Engineering - Warsaw University of Technology, University of Eastern Finland, Aalto University [1]. The advanced level of education is provided through research projects, which are implemented by students and are started from the first year of studies. The program is focused as well on advanced study of the English, communication and academic writing. A number of professional courses of the educational program is realized on English; professors from partner universities are involved to teaching [1]. The program integrates the best educational practices, academic staff and laboratory equipment of the leading departments of the University ITMO in the field of optical engineering and technical physics. The academic staff consists of highly qualified professors and industry experts The program is supported by necessary laboratory facilities, information resources and specialized software. The feature of the Program concludes in application of the practice-oriented and problem-oriented approach through attracting students to implement research and engineering projects, practical training and scientific training at the specialized enterprises [2] and leading Russian and international scientific and educational centers, and a network of partner universities, such as: University of California, Aalto Unveristy, University of Tartu, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Tallinn University of Technology, Institut d'Optique, Warsaw University of Technology, Bar Ilan University [1]. The modular structure of the program and a large proportion of elective courses provide the concept of individualized study for every student. Graduates of the program are focused on research and design activity and continuation of education in a scientific master's degree [1]. The area of professional activity of bachelors - graduates of the educational program “Light Engineering” includes a set of tools and methods of the identification, investigation and modeling of new physical phenomena and laws, with the development on their basis the development and introduction of new technologies, equipment, devices and materials various purposes in high-tech areas of applied and engineering physics. The main features of the implementation of the educational program are the following:
3.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADUATES OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMA graduate who has completed the advanced program “Light engineering” must be able to solve the following professional tasks:
In the educational process the following learning outcomes are formed:
4.STRUCTURE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThe advanced educational program “Light engineering” is defined by the unity of the core part and the learning outcomes and consists of the following units:
The educational program core, formed on the basis of educational standards and is a combination of the base portion that is bound to develop in the framework of the bachelor's program, and variable component is presented in Table 1. Table 1.
The workload of the educational program is presented in Table 2. Table 2.
Courses of the core part of the educational program are: Physical Culture, Higher mathematics, Linear algebra, Physics, Information technology, Electronics and microprocessor technology, History, Computer engineering graphics, Chemistry, English, Additional chapters of mathematics - Computational Mathematics, Additional chapters of mathematics - basics of Fourier analysis, Basic programming, Legal basics of professional work, Ecology, Basics of electrical engineering, Fundamentals of innovation activities, Health and safety, Metrology, standardization, certification, Basics on laser technology, Sources and receivers of optical radiation, Philosophy of science and technology, Introduction to the profession. The presented courses are needed for the development the general engineering, humanities, social and natural science learning outcomes. The elective part is purposed to develop individual learning paths through selection of courses (modules) and internship topics from a list proposed by the scientific supervisor of the educational program. Courses of the elective part of the educational program are: Theoretical and applied mechanics, Basics of computer design, Basics Optics (geometrical optics), Basics Optics (physical optics), Basics of materials science, Applied geometric optics, Applied optics, Optical measurement, Basics of light engineering, Basics design of optical systems, Physical foundations of quantum electronics, Physical modeling, Mathematical methods of physics, Application development, Quantum mechanics, PLM-technologies in instrument making, Surface physics and nanotechnology, Basics of laser technology, Laser-based optics, Experimental research methods, Basics design of optoelectronic devices and systems, Fluid sensors, Optical information instruments, Methods optical-physical and laser measurements, Information support of the development of optical devices, Optical technologies and materials, Methodology of designing technical systems, Methodology of designing optical devices, Computational methods in optics, Numerical methods in technical physics, Solid state optoelectronics, Basics of holography and holographic optics, Applications of information technologies in physical experiments, Modeling of optical systems, Model design of optical devices, Methods for calculating optical systems, Methods of controlling the parameters of the laser, Assembly, adjustment and control of optical devices, Basics of business planning, Computer aided designing optical devices, Optical information, Ergonomics of visual activity, Sensory basics, Spectral devices, Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, Basics of thermal physics, Special optical elements, Communication basics. The following courses of the elective part are studied in English: Fiber optics, Software for design of optical systems, Electronics and optoelectronics materials, Medical optical devices, Solid state physics. 5.FLAGMAN COURSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThe following courses are flagman for the presented advance educational program:
6.EXAMPLES OF BACHELOR PROJECTSAs already discussed, the main direction of activity of graduates - research, however, the practice-oriented educational approach allows students to be attracted to solve practical problems within the framework of research and development work being conducted in frames of current projects of academic departments. The following topics are examples of bachelor projects:
7.CONCLUSIONThe learning outcomes of the Program’s graduates include theoretical knowledge and skills in natural sciences and general professional courses, in-depth knowledge of modern computer technologies, research experience, design skills of optical and opto-electronic systems and devices. Graduates of the program work in leading Russian and foreign industrial companies, admit to the ITMO University master's programs with preferential terms. After finishing education on the considered educational program all this allows to obtain young professional researchers to be involved in the research projects of the academic departments of the ITMO University. REFERENCESAlexey Bakholdin, Malgorzata Kujawinska, Irina Livshits, Adam Styk, Anna Voznesenskaya, Kseniia Ezhova, Elena Ermolayeva, Tatiana Ivanova, Galina Romanova, Nadezhda Tolstoba,
“Double degree master program "Optical design",”
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Alexey Bakholdin, Kseniia Ezhova, Anna Voznesenskaya, Tatiana Ivanova, Galina Romanova, Nadezhda Tolstoba,
“Collaboration between applied and computer optics department of ITMO University with industry’s leading manufacturers,”
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