Individual Studies in Vision Research

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Individual investigation of a research problem related to vision and/or the eye. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students enrolled concurrently in 8999. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U. 6100 General and Histological Anatomy O 4 Gross and microscopic anatomy of the body with emphasis on head and neck anatomy and organ systems. Prereq: 1st yr standing in Optom. 6110 General and Visual Neuroanatomy G O 4 Anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system with special emphasis on autonomic system and anatomy of the visual system. Prereq: 1st yr standing in Optom. Not open to students with credit for 531 or 608. 6130 Pathophysiology I O 5 Provides a comprehensive introduction to pathology, including: inflammation, genetic disease, and neoplasia. Pathophysiology of blood, GI, endocrine, and respiratory systems will be examined in detail. Prereq: 1st yr standing in Optom. 6140 Pathophysiology II O 5 The pathophysiology of the nervous system, muscle systems, cardiovascular, renal, and immune systems. Students will integrate information from VisSci 6130. Prereq: 1st yr standing in Optom. 6160 Biochemistry for Optometry O 1 This course is designed to help optometry students integrate biochemistry with concepts related to ocular pathology, and therapeutic treatment. Prereq: 1st yr standing Optom. 6170 Microbiology for Optometry O 1 This course is designed to help optometry students integrate microbiology with concepts…