EGR 1050 WORLD OF LIGHT
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of light and its importance in a variety of fields. The role of light in nature, art, industry, medicine, and science will be explored, as well as its societal impacts. In addition to lecture activities, the course will include laboratory exercises designed to engage students in connecting ideas from optics, the study of light, to real-world applications. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the basic science of light, have an appreciation for how this knowledge has shaped our society, and realize the likely implications of new light technologies on our future. Laboratory included.
Course Types
Laboratory Science
Offered
Winter, Spring
Notes
- Execution of the scientific method (laboratory exercises)
- Ability to use laboratory equipment for measurement (laboratory exercises)
- Understanding of general optics (learning assessments and tests)
- Knowledge of contemporary issues being addressed using light-based technology (tests and presentation)