OMT160 Clinical Optics

Class Schedule

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

**Linked classes:** linked classes allow you to schedule your lecture and lab independently. You must register for both CRNs at the same time.
CRN	Class type	Location	Days & time	Dates	Faculty	More info
Lecture Choose one of these classes.
14442	Online (no scheduled meetings)	Not applicable	Available 24/7	From January 5 through March 21, 2026	Duanna VanCamp	Books for CRN 14442 Class details for CRN 14442 Fees: $12
Lab And also choose one of these classes.
14539	In-person	Cascade JH 115	Monday from 9 to 11:50am	From January 5 through March 16, 2026	Mina Hossein Memar	Books for CRN 14539 Class details for CRN 14539
14540	In-person	Cascade JH 115	Tuesday from 9 to 11:50am	From January 6 through March 17, 2026	Mina Hossein Memar	Books for CRN 14540 Class details for CRN 14540

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

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.