Instructor:
Dr. David Craig [ Assistant Professor ] @ West Texas A&M University
Local
Instructor Contact at A&M-CC: Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya
Instructor's
Email: dcraig@mail.wtamu.edu
Office
Address: 114B ANS
Office
Phone: 651-5262
Office
Hours: T-Th 9-11:50 am
Fri 10-11:50 am
Fri 1-3 pm
WEB ACCESS:
Send your browser to : http://wtclass.wtamu.edu
search for courses
by instructor name: craig
or look in the
P's for PHY4330 90 and click on that link, a login dialog will come up.
Use these values:
username: phy433090_05sp
password: light
Course Goals:
To understand
the basic principles of optics, including the electromagnetic nature of
radiation, wave
and particle
natures of light, interaction of radiation with matter, reflection, refraction,
lenses and
optical instruments,
diffraction and interference.
Course Requirements:
Completion of
the introductory calculus-based physics course which includes an introduction
to
electromagnetism
and vibrations and waves. (at WTAMU PHY 2426 and 2427)
Textbook
is Optics by Eugene Hecht, 4 ed. ISBN 0-8053-8566-5 If it is not available
in your
bookstore, see
www.aw.com/physics or your favorite online bookseller.
Learning Objectives:
Understand and be able to treat mathematically:
Wave motion in one, two and three dimensions.
Basic electromagnetic properties of light and its propagation.
Basic geometric optics including thin lenses, ray tracing and matrix methods.
Polarization.
Interference, diffraction and fourier optics
Course Description:
This course will
be taught over the TTVN network originating from WTAMU. There will be brief
lectures
over the system
and discussion of problems over the system and the web. The primary emphasis
will
be in problem
solving to understand the material. Reading the textbook with a pencil
and paper at
hand, and working
through the examples, is IMPERATIVE. This is the way you will learn in
your
professional
career, start now.
The primary role
of the instructor is to assist you in learning. Material at this level
demands your active
engagement,
especially in a distance-learning environment.
We will attempt
to cover about a chapter a week if possible, starting with Chapter 2: Wave
Motion
Methods of Evaluation Employed:
There will be
a number of homework assignments, which will be posted in the class area
and
announced in
class.Ý There will 2-3 tests and a final exam.
Grade breakdown:
Homework:Ý 50%
Tests:ÝÝ 30%
Final Exam:
20%
Disability Statement:
West Texas A
& M University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified
persons
with disabilities.
This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, regulations
and guidelines
with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford
equal
educational
opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with the Disability
Support Services
and to contact
the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations.
Copyright:
Copyright 2005.
David Craig. As to this syllabus and all instructional material; materials
may not be
reproduced without
the written consent of David Craig . Students are prohibited from selling
(or being
paid for taking)
notes during this course to or by any person or commercial firm without
the express
written permission
of David Craig.
Scholastic Dishonesty:
It is the responsibility
of students and instructors to help maintain scholastic integrity at the
University
by refusing
to participate in or tolerate scholastic dishonesty. Commission of any
of the following acts
shall constitute
scholastic dishonesty. This listing is not exclusive of any other acts
that may
reasonably be
said to constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information
for any
assigned work
or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons
of the
contents of
any examination prior to the time the examination is given in subsequentsections
of the
course or as
a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially
the same for
two courses
unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so. (2000-2001, CODE
OF STUDENT
LIFE, Rules
and Procedures for Students, West Texas A&M University).
A complete statement
regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Life
at
http://www.wtamu.edu/administrative/ss/code/code/css/code_17.html
Evacuation Statement:
When you receive
notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly
manner.
Evacuation routs
are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assembly
area, location of
fire extinguisher,
fire alarm pull stations, and emergency telephone numbers (651-5000 or
911). In
the event an
evacuation is necessary; evacuate immediately; do not use elevators; take
all personal
belongings with
you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information;
students
needing assistance
in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor
at the
beginning of
the semester.
Chemical and Equipment Safety Statement:
Safety is everyone's
responsibility. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are provided for all
chemicals
used in this
class. MSDSs provide information about physical properties, health risks,
fire explosion
data, and other
important information associated with these chemicals. Before handling
or using a
chemical, you
should refer to the MSDS for that chemical. It is your responsibility to
inform the
instructor in
writing of any health conditions that may prevent you from safely using
a chemical
(pregnancy,
auto immune deficiency, etc.). It is also the responsibility of the student
to report any spill
or problems
found while storing or using a chemical. If you are unsure about a chemical,
always ask. If
you see any
unsafe condition, notify your instructor immediately. If you are unsure
about the proper
and safe operation
of any piece of equipment, ask your instructor for proper instruction.
All injuries,
spill of materials
and unsafe conditions must be reported to the instructor immediately.