1. Explain fundamental interactions between light and materials

2. Understand the fundamental properties of light which shape optoelectronic systems

3. Understand different types of lasers and how they are implemeted

4. Understand limits of optical detection as a function of light frequency 

5. Understand the non-linear nature of light-matter interactions and its consequences

6. Have a clear-understanding and knowledge of real-world examples for all fundamental physics intercations and outcomes taught