Basic Optical Concepts

Catalog #31516305

Covers the properties of light and the function of a lens in vision correction. Included is a review of basic math needed in vision care and the physiological aspects of vision. This course begins the study of the neutralization and verification of spectacle lens powers, to include spherical, cylindrical and prism lenses.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the Optometric Technician Program. Students must also be concurrently enrolled in Opt Disp 1 (516-325), Opt Pre-test (516-301), Ocular Anat (516-315), Body Struct (543-335 or 501-153) and Human Rel (809-199 or 516-339)

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Course Offerings

last updated: 06:00:11 PM Nov 21 2009

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Catalog/Class # Semester Class Dates Meeting Times Instructor Mode of Instruction  

31516305
Class #29699 Fall 2009-2010 Aug 24 2009 -
Dec 14 2009 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
M Konkel,Lynn E  In Person    

    Aug 24 2009 -
Dec 15 2009 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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    Aug 26 2009 -
Dec 16 2009 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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