Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geometric Optics
Course Code: FİZ331
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To gain an insight of geometric optics by using light beam phenomenon

Course Content

Reflection, refraction and dispersion of light

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To differentiate the difference between light beam and light wave
2.To represent reflection laws and plot the proper figures of reflection of light beams from plane and spherical surfaces
3.To represent refraction laws and plot the proper figures of reflection of light beams from plane and spherical surfaces
4.To define refractive index and say the characteristic values for glass, air and water
5.To define critical angle between two media interface and total reflection case
6.To define the dispersion of light and show the dispersion of white light in prism
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fundamentals of Optics, Francis Jenkins and Harvey White, Volume I, 2001
2.Optics, Hecht, E., and A. Zajac, 2nd Edition. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison Wesley, Publishing Company, 987.
3.Geometric Optic, Selma Karaali, Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, 1971
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of light
Week 2 - Theoretical
Geometric optics approximation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wave surfaces and light beams
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reflection and refraction of light
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reflection and refraction laws
Week 6 - Theoretical
Huygens principle
Week 7 - Theoretical
Fermat principle
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reflective optic systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mirrors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Refractive optic systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Prisms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lenses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Optic devices
Week 15 - Theoretical
Eye
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152260
Midterm Examination140444
Final Examination140343
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)147
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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3
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5
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5
OÇ-6
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026