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: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per fortnight, 1 x 2 hour practical per fortnight, 1 x 2 hour online lecture (one off). |
| 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 optometric technology. 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 quizzes 25%, written assignment (1200 words) 30%, Wiki report and multi-media group project 45%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $2910 | $2987 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
