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SK2370 Physics of Visual Impressions 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus SK2370 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2370 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Repetition in basic optics.

Optics of the human eye, accommodation, adaptation and convergence. Different methods for 3D-illusion. Wavelength and colour, colour spaces and colorimetry. Colour in dyes and pigments. Additive and subtractive colour mixing. Photometry and illumination. Cameras and imaging. Quality in camera imaging. Aliasing.

Intended learning outcomes

The main goal with the course is to extend the basic course in physics to develop an understanding of vision related physics.

After the course, the student will be able to:

  • estimate reasonableness of visual impressions specifications
  • read technically scientific articles in Swedish and in English
  • initiate and lead work with vision related characteristics of products in the chosen profession.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites: SK1112 (Electromagnetism and waves, 9 credits) or equivalent.

Literature

Notes from lectures will be announced at the course home page.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • RED1 - Report, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Examination in two parts:
a technical news article in English or another non-Swedish language will be summarized and presented to a non-technically educated group of people (RED1; 2 credits, grading scale P/F),
oral exam where the range and general view of the topic is presented to the teacher (TEN1; 4 credits, grading scale A-F).

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Physics, Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle