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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
Module Title |
Wave Optics
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Module Code |
PS307
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Prof. Enda McGlynn | Office Number | N106 | Module Co-ordinator | Prof. Enda McGlynn | Office Number | N106 |
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Compatibles |
None
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Incompatibles |
None
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Description
This course is designed to:
(i) To provide an appreciation of the fundamental concepts of wave optics.
(ii) To illustrate the relevance of these concepts in modern applications of optics
(iii) To develop numerical problem solving skills in wave optics
The course is predominantly knowledge-based. The main learning activities are attending lectures and tutorials and the related learning activity of solving numerical and other problems related to the topics covered. Students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials and to prepare for both by appropriate study (including the use of on-line moodle resources provided and textbooks) and thus be able to engage fully in discussions and other interactions in lectures and tutorials. Students are further expected to prepare for in-class tests and end of module examinations via study and, as needed, discussion with the lecturer.
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Learning Outcomes
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Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
Type |
Hours |
Description |
Lecture | 24 | Lecture | Tutorial | 6 | Tutorial | Independent Study | 95 | Study for lectures, tutorials, in-class tests and final exam | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
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Assessment Breakdown | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
Course Work Breakdown |
Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- Hecht: 1998, Optics, 2 or more recent, All covered in syllabus, Addison Wesley,
- Fowles: 1989, Introduction to Modern Optics, Reprint, All covered in syllabus, Dover Publications,
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Other Resources
1369, Moodle, Enda McGlynn, 0, PS307 lecture notes on moodle,
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