NSET 122 - The Science of Light

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

In this course students will investigate what light is as well as what light does. Our very existence depends on the energy provided by visible and invisible light from the sun, and mankind's continued development of technology to take advantage of the properties of light can be traced back to as early as 1900 B.C. The class discussions will be related to the work being done in the laboratory. Through lecture and lab experiments, students explore some of the fundamental properties of light and how these properties are utilized to enrich our lives and define their environments. Experiments in the lab consists of exploring the themes of reflection, refraction, lenses & optical instruments, dispersion, light & color, interference, polarization, diffraction & interference, and other applications. Prerequisite: Math 180 or advisor approval. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and explain various properties of light. (2) Use information from databases and scientific texts to research methods and procedures for experiments. (3) Analyze data by conducting various hands-on lab experiments on various properties of light, such as reflection, refraction, polarization, and interference. (4) Evaluate outcomes and explain results by constructing lab reports. (5) Hypothesize and confirm results from trial and error investigations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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