4 unit(s) Fundamentals of light. Optical fibers and their propagation characteristics. Lasers and photo-diodes. Optical amplifiers and modulators. Photonic networks. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s):ELEC ENG 3EJ4 or PHYSICS 3BA3 and PHYSICS 3BB3 Antirequisite(s): ELEC ENG 4EM3, ENG PHYS 4K03