Unit details
HMO101 - Principles of Optics
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Must be enrolled in H310 Bachelor of Vision Sciences |
| Unit chair: | Z Najdovski (G) |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week, 6 x 1 hour tutorials, 6 x 2 hour practicals. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Specific topics include the physical nature of light, colour, infrared, reflection, refraction, plane and curved mirrors, thin and thick lenses, ray tracing, stereoscopy, polarisation and modern optical systems. The unit will also consider these optical principles in applications, such as multi-touch screens, night goggles, telescopes, digital and speed cameras, fibre-optics, 3D cinema and flat screen televisions.
Assessment
6 multiple choice quizzes 25%, written assignment (1200 words) 30%, multi-media group project 45%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2771 | $2844 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
