PHY 112-E Light, Color, and Vision

An introduction to the modern understanding of light,
color, and vision, primarily for non-science majors and
especially beneficial to students majoring in visual arts
or theatre. Topics include the nature of light; the
human eye and vision; illusions, color perception, and
color theory; optical instruments; the camera and photography;
optical phenomena in the atmosphere
(mirages, rainbows, halos); and light in modern
physics (relativity, lasers). Not for major credit.
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics
requirement (Skill 1) or satisfactory completion of
D.E.C. C
3 credits