Refresh of basic optics, camera optics, zoom, aberrations, depth of field and depth of focus, photmetry, light transport in camera optics, projector optics and ligth transport in projectors, alternative projector and display types, optics of the human eye, 3D vision, color vision.
SK2376 Optics, Supplementary Course 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SK2376 (Autumn 2016–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student will be able to:
- choose the right optical technique for image registration or display in a given situation
- dimension and design illumination systems
- experimentally handle camera and projector optics
- understand and use optical novelties relevant to the programme
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For external students the following are required: 120 credits within natural sciences and engineering or corresponding knowledge and documented proficiency in Swedish B and English B or corresponding knowledge.
Recommended previous knowledge:
Basic mathematics courses for the programme in Media Technology or corresponding courses. Spectral transforms is an advantage.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Föreläsningsanteckningar som anslås på kursens hemsida senast fyra veckor innan kursstart.
Laborationsinstruktioner.
Lecture notes that are posted on the course website no later than four weeks before the course starts.
Instructions to lab experiments.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
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.
Replaces SK2375. Course intended for the Media Programme.
Other requirements for final grade
The course is examined through contionous hand in tasks during the course from which the grades D and E can be achieved. For higher grades, the grade D on the hand in tasks is required, as well as an oral exam, for which time is booked individually with the examiner. (INL1; 5,5 hp, grading scale A-F)
Passed lab experiments (LAB1; 2 hp, grading scale P/F).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
Examiner
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.