| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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explain and apply the basic principles of geometric optics through ray-tracing and formulae, as relevant to spherical surfaces, thin and thick lenses;
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explain and apply the basic principles of wave theory as relevant to one, two and three dimensional media, interference, diffraction and polarisation, as well as identify and calculate key performace attributes of various optical interferometer configurations;
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demonstrate an understanding of optical fibre system components including light sources, detector and optical fibres and perform calculations concerning performance characteristics;
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evaluate key performance characteristics of optical fibre sensors;
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explain and apply the basic principles of photometry and radiometry in the context of the Inverse Square Law, Lambert's Cosine Law, the Relationship between Illuminance and Luminance, the Integrating Sphere, Planck's Law, Wien's Displacement Law and the Stefan-Boltzmann Law; and
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demonstrate a range of manipulative, observational, interpretive, written and graphical communication skills through undertaking and reporting on laboratory work and completing written assignments.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of discipline is a key learning outcome.
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Communication Skills
The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas, and to convey those data clearly, in written, spoken and electronic forms.
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Global Perspectives
To understand how photonics technology has affected, and continues to shape, our lives and our environment.
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Information Literacy
ability to locate, access, analyse, interpret, use and store information.
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Life-Long Learning
To recognise how the unit relates to other units, courses, disciplines and "real world" scenarios, leading to informed decisions for career paths.
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Problem Solving
The ability to identify problems, to consider and evaluate potential solutions using independent thought and logic, and to determine the best solution by informed judgement.
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Social Responsibility
The relationships between photonics and technology, the environment and our lives are discussed.
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Team Work
The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common goal. The ability to evaluate opinions and make decisions leading to a timely and successful completion of the assigned tasks.
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