BIO 118 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Middlesex

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Description:

(Formerly BIO 120L) Designed to introduce the student to the basic anatomy and physiology of the eye, this course will include study of the eye and its associated structures. Students will conduct a detailed study of the eyelids and lashes, the orbit, extra ocular muscles, the crystalline lens, the retina, lacrimal apparatus, uveal tract, and the cornea. Included in the course is certification in Adult C.P.R., a segment on A.I.D.S. awareness, and a study of medical abbreviations and commonly used medical prefixes and suffixes. The laboratory component of the course includes dissection of cow's eye, as well as numerous slide and video presentations of ocular anatomy, physiology and surgery. Prerequisite: high school biology or permission of instructor. This is a "L" course

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mxcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 343-5701

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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