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VECT 1330 - Geometric Optics for Opticians

3 Credit(s)
Surveys 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.

Prerequisite(s): College-level General Education Math course. Corequisite(s): None.

Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week

General Education Requirement: No
TN Transfer Pathway: No


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