Using Student Knowledge of Linear Systems Theory to Facilitate the Learning of Optical Engineering
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-14-2015
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.18260/p.25019
Abstract
For students learning a new topic, being able to use existing knowledge and mental models in the context of the new topic leads to faster learning and a deeper understanding of the new concepts. This paper describes how teaching a graduate-level course providing an introduction to optical engineering for students from multiple engineering majors can be facilitated by using existing concepts and knowledge of linear systems theory, which are common to them all.
Publication Information
Wright, Cameron H.G.; Welch, Thad B. III; and Morrow, Michael G.. (2015). "Using Student Knowledge of Linear Systems Theory to Facilitate the Learning of Optical Engineering". 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 26.1683.1 - 26.1683.11.