Subject Database

Subject Code:	PHY2OPT
Subject Short Title:	OPTICS
Credit Points:	15
Subject Description:	On completion of this subject, students will be able to solve problems in classical optics, which provide a basis for further study in physics, engineering or another science. They will be able to use the essential apparatus in a physics laboratory to take and analyse measurements, and understand the vocabulary and concepts of classical optics. The topics covered include geometrical optics, optical systems, diffraction, interference and wave propagation in media. Students will conduct three experimental investigations related to these topics. This subject and the subjects PHY2MOD and PHY2EMM together constitute a mainstream course in physics at the second-year level. Knowledge and competence in the material presented in PHY1SCA, PHY1SCB, MAT1CNS and MAT1CLA is assumed.
Prerequisites:	PHY1SCA and PHY1SCB and MAT1CNS and MAT1CLA, or equivalent, or approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies.
Incompatibles:	PHY2SCA, PHY20SCI, PHY21SCA
Class Requirements:	Two 1-hr lectures, one 1-hr tutorial and one 3-hr laboratory class per week
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
Exam	60
Assignments	20
Labs	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Introduction to Optics, 3rd Edition	Pedrotti, Frank L., and Pedrotti, Leno S	Pearson, 2006

Subject Coordinator: Dr Brian Abbey

Subject Availability
BENDIGO
	Semester 1, Day. Dr Katherine Legge (K.Legge@latrobe.edu.au)
BUNDOORA
	Semester 1, Day. Dr Brian Abbey (B.Abbey@latrobe.edu.au)