May 25, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026
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PHYS 361 - Optics

3-4 credits
This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Prerequisite(s): MATH 225  and PHYS 113  or PHYS 213  



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