VECT 1330 - Geometric Optics for Opticians

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: MATH 1130 - College Algebra or Higher Math

Course Description:
Surveys the basic elements of geometric optics. Explores the basic theories of light, the electromagnetic spectrum, shadows and pinhole cameras, refraction at a plane surface, critical angle and internal reflection, lateral shift, apparent depth, prisms, mirrors, thin lenses and image formation. Emphasizes ray tracing and calculations.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Describe the theories and behavior of light
Define the electromagnetic spectrum
Perform calculations related to shadows and pinhole cameras
Describe refraction at a plane surface
Calculate the critical angle
Calculate lateral shift
Calculate apparent depth/thickness
Describe and solve problems related to prisms
Describe how thin lenses form images
Describe how mirrors form images