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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LASR 209 Lighting and Illumination

3 credits
This course introduces lighting design and display principles. Display technology involves the use of light to project the images necessary for the operation of cell phones, cars, wristwatches, calculators, computers, TVs, and projection systems.

Prerequisites: LASR 201  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Discuss the fundamental role and applications of lighting and illumination in the industry
  • Determine the overall plan and effects for a laser light show in conformance with user needs and specified safety standards
  • Generate system requirements for a laser light show
  • Develop appropriate beam-path schematic for the desired laser light show
  • Select lasers for appropriate color effects and available laser light show software
  • Interface computer hardware with a laser light show system to achieve optimum control
  • Program scanning software for the desired effect per customer specifications
  • Operate laser light show system to meet customer needs
  • Meet all safety regulations of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health and ANSI Z136 and other applicable standards

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40