Astronomy 353 Light: From Earth to Sky
Tentative Course Outline
Introduction
Physics of Light
Electromagnetic Radiation
Emission spectra
Radiometry
Photometry
Optics
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Optical Instruments
Fixture Optics
Atmospheric Optics
The Human Eye
Evolution
Physiology
Acuity
Adaptation
History of Lighting
Modern Lamp Technolgy
Incandescent
High Intensity Discharge
Low Pressure Sodium
New Developments
Lighting the Built Environment
Aesthetics
Lighting Design Software
National Lighting Standards and Practice
Safety and Security
Environmental Impact of Lighting
Human Hazards
Flora
Fauna
Astronomical Observatories
Sustainability
Lighting Ordinances and the Political Process
Arizona
Albemarle County
Graded Activities
Midterm
Final
Short Research Paper
Required Activities
Nighttime Lighting Tour
Tour of Hubbell Lighting Facility, Christiansburg, Va