OMT160 Clinical Optics
Presents basic optical principles and the human eye from both theoretical and practical standpoints. Explores prisms, basic dispensing, techniques for measuring types of lenses, Slit lamp biomicroscopy, retinoscopy and refractometry, and principles of low vision.
Introduces mathematics used in optical prescriptions, manufacturing and dispensing. Applies basic principles governing transmission of light and its interaction with optical media. Includes experimentation to visually inform the student of the laws of geometric optics. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and admission to the OMT Program or Program Director approval. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12987 | In-person lab | Cascade JH 115 | Monday from 9 to 11:50am | From January 4 through March 15, 2027 | Mina Hossein Memar | Books for CRN 12987
Class details for CRN 12987 Fees: $12 | |
| and Online (no scheduled meetings) lecture | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From January 4 through March 20, 2027 | Duanna VanCamp | |||
| 14754 | Online (no scheduled meetings) lecture | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From January 4 through March 20, 2027 | Duanna VanCamp | Books for CRN 14754
Class details for CRN 14754 Fees: $12 | |
| and In-person lab | Cascade JH 115 | Tuesday from 9 to 11:50am | From January 5 through March 16, 2027 | Mina Hossein Memar |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.