University of South Carolina

PHYSICS and the VISUAL ARTS

SCHEDULE FALL 2008

Week ofLessonChapter in TextHomework Due LaboratoryLab Work Due
Aug. 17Mandatory Class Meeting
Saturday Aug. 23
10:00 AM, PSC 201
Aug. 2411  Our World of Light & Color Sept. 91   Light & Illumination Sept. 9
Aug. 3122  Mystery of Light Sept. 12
Sept. 733  Reflection, Mirrors & KaleidoscopesSept. 172 Reflection of LightSept. 17
Sept. 1444  Refraction of LightSept. 24 3  Refraction & Total ReflectionSept. 24
Sept. 21514  Visual Perception & IllusionsOct. 1 4   Imaging Light
(double credit)
Oct. 1
Sept. 2865  Interference & DiffractionOct. 8 5 Optics of the Eye & StereoscopyOct. 8
Oct. 576  Light SourcesOct. 156  The Visible SpectrumOct. 15
Oct. 1287  Polarized Light;
Mid-term test
Oct. 227  PolarizationOct. 22
Mid-term exam (Lessons 1 - 7) to be held Oct. 22 at 5:30 pm in room PSC 102.
Oct. 1998  Color Vision IOct. 29
Oct. 2610 8  Color Vision IINov. 58  ColorNov. 5
Nov. 21110  PhotographyNov. 129  The CameraNov. 12
Nov. 91211  Computer ImagesNov. 19
Nov. 16139  HolographyNov. 26
Nov. 231412  Optical RecordingDec. 3
Final exam to be held Dec. 6 at 1:00 pm in PSC 102.



We will adhere to the above schedule as much as practical. Adjustments will be made as required. Regular attention to your homework and lab work will assure you of keeping pace with the class and of being aware of any changes that arise in the schedule. Be sure to check the class Home Page frequently for changes and other new information.



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