Physics
Optics
4 credits
Principles and applications of optical physics. Interference, diffraction, coherence, polarization, Fresnel relations, optical coatings, waves in dielectric media, Gaussian beams, waveguides, optical cavities, lasers, fibre optics, and Fourier optics.
Average
75.2%
Students
970
Sections
12
Grade distribution. <50: 26, 50-54: 21, 55-59: 41, 60-63: 40, 64-67: 59, 68-71: 108, 72-75: 120, 76-79: 121, 80-84: 195, 85-89: 124, 90-100: 81.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
67.1%
Highest section avg
81.6%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Lecture | Open | Wed 08:30-10:00, Fri 08:30-10:00 | Valery Milner |
| L2A | Laboratory | Full | Tue 11:00-14:00 | Valery Milner |
| L2B | Laboratory | Waitlist | Wed 11:00-14:00 | Valery Milner |
| L2C | Laboratory | Waitlist | Fri 14:00-17:00 | Valery Milner |
| L2D | Laboratory | Open | Mon 14:00-17:00 | Valery Milner |
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