Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theories of Optics I
Course Code: EE443
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to understand the nature of optics.

Course Content

Introduction, Wave Motion, Electromagnetic theory, photon and light, Progression of light, Geometric Optics, Advanced topics in Geometric Optics, Superposition of Waves, Polarization

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. İsmail YARİÇİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the nature of light
2.Understanding the wave nature of light
3.To have an idea about the theory of the Crimea
4.Ability to solve optical problems
5.Understanding the working principles of optical devices
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eugene Hecht ,“Optics ”, Addison Wesley, New York, 1998.
2.Frank I. Pedrotti, S.J. and Leno S. Pedrotti ,“Introduction to Optics ”, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
A brief history
Week 2 - Theoretical
Wave motion
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wave motion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Electromagnetic theory, photons and light
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electromagnetic theory, photons and light
Week 6 - Theoretical
The propogation of light
Week 7 - Theoretical
The propogation of light
Week 8 - Theoretical
Geometrical optics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Geometrical optics
Week 10 - Theoretical
More on geometrical optics
Week 11 - Theoretical
More on geometrical optics
Week 12 - Theoretical
The superposition of waves
Week 13 - Theoretical
The superposition of waves
Week 14 - Theoretical
Polarization
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Quiz2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment3309
Individual Work141014
Quiz24010
Midterm Examination113115
Final Examination119221
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
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OÇ-2
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OÇ-5
3
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