3.00 Credits
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. 3 lecture hours/week (Prerequisite: College-level General Education Math course) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly OPTI 1330