Short Courses

General Information

Short Courses cover a broad range of topic areas at a variety of educational levels. The courses are taught by highly regarded industry experts on subjects such as fiber optics, quantum dots and optical networks and transimission systems.

Short Courses are an excellent opportunity to learn about new products, cutting-edge technology and vital information at the forefront of communications. Instructors are given the option to indicate course level as Beginner (minimal to no training is necessary to understand course material), Advanced Beginner (an understanding of the topic is necessary to follow the course material) or Intermediate (prior knowledge of the topic is necessary to appreciate the course material). In addition, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available as well as opportunities to meet one of the key requirements to maintaining your PE license.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Demonstrate your commitment to continuing education and advancement in the optical communications field by earning CEUs. Certificates awarding CEUs are presented to all individuals who complete a Short Course, CEU form and course evaluation. Forms will be available on-site.

Registration

Register for a Short Course and you also receive free admission to:

• OFC/NFOEC Exhibition
• Plenary Session
• Market Watch
• Service Provider Summit
• Show Floor Activities

Free Short Course Offer for Student Members
Registration information will be available in October 2008. Each course is a separate fee. There will be a free offer to student members of the sponsoring organizations (IEEE/ComSoc, IEEE/LEOS and OSA), and more details will be available in October 2008.

Attendee Testimonials

“Excellent use of examples and clear definitions. Yes, very dynamic, and knowledgeable instructor.”
Attendee of SC133 Reliability Methodologies for Fiber-Optic Components instructed by David Maack

“Good course. I liked the fact that the presenters tried to explain things in intuitive terms.”
Attendee of SC105 Modulation Formats and Receiver Concepts for Optical Transmission Systems instructed by Peter J. Winzer and Sethumadhavan Chandrasekhar

“Excellent overview of the state of 40g technology and deployment.”
Attendee of SC203 40 Gb/s Transmission Systems, Design and Design Trade-offs instructed by Martin Birk and Benny Mikkelsen

“Excellent course notes. I will keep and use as a general reference.”
Attendee of SC205 Integrated Electronic Circuits for Fiber Optics instructed by Y. K. Chen