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SK2320 Problem Solving in Optics 6.0 credits

The course will give a deeper knowledge of optics and tools for problem-solving in optics.  

Information per course offering

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SK2320 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2320 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is a “problem solving course”, without ordinary lectures. The main content is therefore depending on the choice of problems.

Intended learning outcomes

The student will, after the course, be able to solve the type of optics related problems that can occur in a professional work situation.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

A grade of pass in SK2300 (Optical physics, 6 credits) or SK2400 (Quantum Electronics with Electro Optics 9 credits) or equivalent.

English B / English 6

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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 by hand in assignments (INL1; 6 credits, grading scale P/F).

Examiner

No information inserted

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

Main field of study

Physics, Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle