|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
5.00 Credits
The psychology of dispensing is emphasized along with the procedures for proper management of the Presbyopic and low vision patient. The interpretation of complex prescriptions, i.e. the effect of changing lens position, crossing cylinders, and the design of Iseikonic lenses, is covered. Instruction is also offered in the fitting of progressive lenses and eyeglasses for occupational and vocational use, and in considerations of style and fashion. Lecture and laboratory sessions include techniques in adjusting metal and rimless frames, analyzing and neutralizing unknown spectacles, and frame repair. The class participates in simulated case histories. Prerequisite: "C" or betterin OPH 201 or placement.
-
3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to contact lenses. Topics covered include: the history of contact lenses, lens materials, the anatomy and physiology of the cornea, and corneal topography and its relation to lens design. Instruction is also offered in the use of the Keratometer and Slit Lamp, and the procedures required in the design and inspection of hard contact lenses. Prerequisites: "C"or better in OPH 124 and OPH 127. Co-requisite: OPH 201 or placement. Laboratory fee.
-
3.00 Credits
Fitting requisites, lens-cornea relationships, and the fitting of soft contact lenses are presented. Emphasis is on lens parameters, residual astigmatism, and recognition of patient symptoms. The course covers extended wear, scleral, cosmetic, and therapeutic lens fitting methods, and also the signs, symptoms, and management of the Kerataconus patient. Instruction continues in the use of the Keratometer and Slit Lamp, and the basic fitting philosophy underlying rigid and gas permeable contact lens fitting. Refraction techniques are described and demonstrated. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OPH 203 or placement.Laboratory fee.
-
3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop students' knowledge of clinical refraction. Topics covered include etiology, types, symptoms, testing, and treatment of refraction anomalies of the eye; accommodation; versions, vergences; anisometropia and aniseikonia; asthenopia; patient history; procedures involved in preliminary testing; objective and subjective refraction; and basic techniques in retinoscopy. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OPH201 and PHY 111.
-
3.00 Credits
This course offers students co-op experience, of which 20 percent is gained at the College's Ophthalmic Dispensary and the remaining, at a retail optical dispensary chosen from the department's approved site list. The entire hands-on experience is performed under the supervision of a licensed optician. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OPH123, OPH 124, OPH 126, and OPH 127. Co-requisite: OPH 201 or OPH 202.
-
1.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist the student in developing alpha-numeric keyboarding proficiency. Emphasis is on developing speed and accuracy in using the computer for keyboarding. Pre- or Co-requisites: ENG 096 and RDG 096 (passing grade of "C" or better for each), or placement.Laboratory fee.
-
1.00 Credits
This course introduces computer word processing (Microsoft Word for Windows) concepts and provides students hands-on experience in creating, formatting, editing, saving, printing, and retrieving documents. Students learn to prepare documents such as personal and business letters, job application letters, resumes, and multiple page reports with footnotes. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OST 100 orCIS 107 or ENG 088. Laboratory fee.
-
3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students develop a mastery of the microcomputer keyboard using the touch method. Students learn correct keyboarding techniques and formatting for producing manuscripts, simple tables, and personal and business letters. (This course is not a substitute for OST 106. Students in certificate and degree programs in Word Processing, Office Careers, and Office Systems Technology must take OST 106.) Prerequisite: "C" or better in OST 100 or OST 104. Pre- or Co-requisites:ENG 096 and RDG 096 (passing grade of "C" orbetter for each), or placement. Laboratory fee.
-
4.00 Credits
This course is designed for students with prior keyboarding background. It expands their knowledge and skills in document formatting. The focus is on developing vocational competency; students learn to use computers as a business tool for preparing a wide range of typical business correspondence, tables, reports, and forms from unarranged and rough-draft sources. Emphasis is also on developing proofreading competency. Prerequisite: "C"or better in OST 100 or OST 104 or OST 105. Pre- or Corequisites: ENG 096 and RDG 096 (passing grade of "C"or better for each), or placement. Laboratory fee.
-
3.00 Credits
This course reviews the basic techniques of computer/ keyboarding and formatting. Focus is on developing speed and accuracy in keyboarding and on using computers to prepare correspondence, complex tables, reports, manuscripts, technical reports, and business forms. Emphasis is also on developing proofreading competency. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OST 106. Laboratoryfee.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2024 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|