This course aims to equip you with basic concepts and problem solving skills in optics and wave phenomena. You will develop physical intuition and basic analytical skills which are important for studying optical rays and wave propagation. Fundamental concepts are emphasized using the framework of phase and wavefronts. These knowledge and skills lay the foundation for subsequent higher level courses in optics, and are also critical in any other wave-related courses such as quantum mechanics and electrodynamics.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
| Grade Type | |
| Prerequisite | Physics, Maths at A or H2 level or equivalent |
| Exam | 30 November 2026, 9.00 am - 11.30 am |
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Prerequisite Graph
Required first
Optics, Vibrations & Waves
Available Indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | 70381 TUT (T1) 0930-1020 Mon SPMS-TR+7 Wk2-13 | COMMON LEC (LE) 0930-1120 Thu SPMS-LT3 | |||
| 1000 | |||||
| 1030 | |||||
| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | 70383 TUT (T3) 1130-1220 Wed SPMS-TR+12 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1200 | |||||
| 1230 | |||||
| 1300 | |||||
| 1330 | |||||
| 1400 | |||||
| 1430 | 70384 TUT (T4) 1430-1520 Fri SPMS-TR+13 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1500 | |||||
| 1530 | 70382 TUT (T2) 1530-1620 Mon SPMS-TR+7 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1600 |