TEK3010 – Optics and Light

After completing the course, you

• have a good understanding of the basic physics of light
• understand the working principles of optical components and systems: lenses, mirrors, prisms and composite lens systems
• can calculate light throughput and ray propagation in optical systems
• can design basic lens systems for imaging
• know the principles of operation of important optical instruments, including eye, camera, microscope, and telescope

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

The teaching includes 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of group/laboratory exercises each week throughout the semester.

You must submit a mandatory assignment on a chosen topic, which must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

• A final oral exam counts 100% towards the final grade.

In case of many students, the final exam may be written.

You must submit a mandatory assignment on a chosen topic, which must be approved before you can sit the final exam. The mandatory assignment does not count towards the final grade but will be part of the curriculum for the final oral examination.

It will also be counted as 1 of the 3 attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for the following course:

• TEK4010 – Optics and Light

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.