Laboratory Course in Optics
- ECTS credits10
- Teaching semesterAutumn
- Course codePHYS263
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageEnglish if english-speaking students attend the seminars, otherwise Norwegian
- Resources
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
Objectives:The course objective is to make the student familiar with the connection between theory and experiment, to identify sources of error and uncertainty in practical work, as well as learning to present experimental results in the form of a scientific report, both written and oral.
Content:This course gives a practical introduction to the field of optics. The following topics are addressed: Polarization, diffraction, interference, and spatial filtering.
This course has limited capacity. Master students in optics and atomic physics will be prioritized.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course
the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student can
- understand the physics principles behind the experiments.
- identify errors in the experiments.
- understand the functions of components used in the experiments.
Skills
The student can
- use basic optical equipment in the laboratory to carry our experiments
- write scientific reports that in a clear way presents the experimental work
- give an oral presentation of the experimental work
General competence
The student can
- explain the theoretical and practical limitations of laboratory experiments
- assess the quality of their own results based on critical thinking
Recommended Previous Knowledge
PHYS 261
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Compulsory attendance in all laboratory excercises
- Lab report. Compulsory assignments are valid in 2 subsequent semesters.
- Compulsory assignment (presentation) is valid for 2 subsequent semesters.
Forms of Assessment
The forms of assessment are:
- Reports , 50% of total grade.
- Presentation (20 min), 10% of total grade.
- Oral examination (45 mins), 40% of total grade.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact
Contact Information
Exam information
Type of assessment: Portfolio assesment and oral examination
- Withdrawal deadline
- 01.05.2021