Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
Semester 1
3 x 50-minute lectures weekly
9 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 3-hour computer lab per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line excercises weekly
Summer
2 x 50-minute lectures per day
1 x 50-minute tutorial per day
3 x 3-hour laboratories per week
3 x 50-minute lectures weekly
9 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 3-hour computer lab per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line excercises weekly
Summer
2 x 50-minute lectures per day
1 x 50-minute tutorial per day
3 x 3-hour laboratories per week
Prerequisites
1 PHYS1102 - Fundamental Physics II
2 CPES1202 - Physics for the Life Sciences B
3 PHYS1702 - Physics for Health Sciences
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2) or (3))
2 CPES1202 - Physics for the Life Sciences B
3 PHYS1702 - Physics for Health Sciences
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2) or (3))
Enrolment not permitted
PHYS2702 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Basic mathematical skills: elementary algebra, matrices, vectors, geometry, and trigonometry. Knowledge of complex numbers and elementary calculus desirable but not necessary.
Topic description
The following material will be covered: The nature of light; Interactions of light with matter; Geometrical optics; Corrective lenses and optical instruments; Aberrations and their control; Wave nature of light: polarisation, interference, diffraction, coherence; Lasers: theory and applications; Optics of the eye; Ophthalmic optical instruments; Modern optical design.
Educational aims
This topic aims to teach students the detailed physical principles that underlie the subject of optics, in particular as it relates to the optics of the human eye, corrective lenses and optical equipment. It also aims to provide students with laboratory skills of special relevance to Vision Science, including the use of optical instruments used in the Optometry profession.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles underlying optics
- Have the calculational skills to determine image formation in optical systems
- Describe the optics of the eye
- Understand how optical systems can be used to correct inadequacies in human vision
- Be familiar with a modern optical instruments and design
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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