Number	Course Title	Hours			Units
		Lecture	Lab	Clinic
FALL QUARTER
BVS5110	Anatomy & Physiology I	3	2	0	4
BVS5111	Biochemistry	2	0	0	2
BVS5140	Optics I	4	2	0	5
BVS5150	Visual Psychophysics	4	2	0	5
CLS5180	Practice Management 1: Career Planning	2	0.5	0	2.25
CLS5181	Professional Ethics	0.5	1	0	1
CLE5190	Optometric Clinical Service I	0	0	1	0.25
	TOTAL	17.5	7.5	1	19.5
WINTER QUARTER
BVS5210	Anatomy & Physiology II	3	2	0	4
BVS5211	Ocular Anatomy	4	2	0	5
BVS5230	Health Care Policym Administration	2	0	0	2
BVS5240	Optics II	4	2	0	5
BVS5250	Visual Optics	4	2	0	5
CLE5290	Optometric Clinical Service II	0	0	1	0.25
	TOTAL	17	8	1	21.25
SPRING QUARTER
BVS5310	Neurophysiology	3	3	0	4.5
BVS5320	Clinical Medicine I	3	0	0	3
BVS5340	Ophthalmic Optics I	2	2	0	3
BVS5350	Ocular Motility	4	2	0	5
CLS5360	Interpersonal Communication	1	2	0	2
CLS5361	Ocular Refraction	2.5	3	0	4
	TOTAL	15.5	12	0	21.5

FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FALL QUARTER

BVS5110 Anatomy and Physiology I

• Four credit hours. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

A detailed study of fundamental organ systems that regulate body function is presented. Topics include homeostasis and the anatomy and physiology of the heart, circulatory, respiratory and endocrine systems. Laboratory instruction includes the investigation of anatomical structure and demonstration of physiological concepts, principles of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and diagnostic medical procedures.

BVS5111 Biochemistry

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course involves the study of the structure and function of the biological macromolecules (proteins, lipids, polysaccharides and nucleic acids), intermediary metabolism and regulation. Also discussed are energy generation, signal transduction, and an introduction to molecular biology. In addition, reference is made to unique aspects of biochemistry as it relates to normal and abnormal vision function.

BVS5140 Optics I

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the geometrical optics of prisms, mirrors and lenses. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of optical images formed by these basic elements and their combinations. Applications of the subject matter to vision and clinical optometry are discussed.

BVS5150 Visual Psychophysics

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This course is concerned with the study of visual stimuli and the response they evoke in the human organism. Included are the principles of photometry and radiometry as well as topics related to the visual response to light stimuli such as intensity discrimination, light and dark adaptation visual acuity, and quantum effects of light perception.

CLS5180 Practice Management I: Career Planning

• Two and one-quarter credit hours. Two lecture hours per week and five workshop hours per quarter.

This course provides learning experiences for students in planning personal and professional goals, and in the financial arrangements necessary to reach these goals. Personal finance strategies are introduced to manage debt and prepare for future business goals. Career choices using the Doctor of Optometry degree, modes and scope of optometric practice, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the various paths are discussed. The historical events affecting the profession of optometry, the state of optometry today, and optometric organizations supporting the profession are also presented. Ethical implications of career choices are discussed throughout the curriculum.

CLS5181 Professional Ethics

• One credit hour. One lecture hour per week for five weeks. One-hour discussion groups for four weeks.

This course introduces ethical theory and presents case studies that are commonplace in health care delivery, including the practice of optometry. The initial lecture sequence on ethical theory, state regulations and clinical examples is supplemented by small group discussions of case studies using a problem-based learning format. Students examine and address issues by applying ethical theory and values to resolving situations that challenge health care professionals. Ethical issues dealing with confidentiality, professional referrals, advertising, record keeping, co-management, and clinical research including informed consent and conflict of interest, are presented.

CLE5190 Optometric Clinical Service I

• One-quarter credit hour. One clinic hour per week.

This course serves as an introduction to optometric patient care. Student interns are assigned to the Primary Eye Care Optometry Service at the Eye Care Clinic where they conduct portions of a comprehensive eye examination with a fourth-year student, under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty. Clinical discussions are included to enhance the learning experience.

WINTER QUARTER

BVS5210 Anatomy and Physiology II

• Four credit hours. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

The anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems of the human body are presented in a correlative fashion. Topics include the renal, gastrointestinal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratory instruction includes gross anatomy, histology and physiological study of each organ system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of physiological function at the cellular, tissue and organ levels to health and disease.

BVS5211 Ocular Anatomy

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

A detailed study of the human visual apparatus and related structures is presented. Topics are approached from gross anatomical, histological and embryological perspectives. The laboratory is devoted to the demonstration of basic ocular anatomy concepts. Laboratories include dissection of the mammalian eye and examination of the human eye.

BVS5230 Health Care Policy, Financing and Administration

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of health care organization and delivery in the United States. The specific topics presented include health care organizational levels and types of providers, planning and regulation, economics and financing, manpower needs, health promotion and disease prevention, quality assurance, and community health.

BVS5240 Optics II

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This course presents advanced topics in geometrical optics and an introduction to physical optics. Of primary interest are optical instruments and their properties. Applications to vision and clinical optometry are discussed.

BVS5250 Visual Optics

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

The eye is studied as the physiological-optical element of the visual system. The optical components of the eye are discussed in terms of their geometrical, physical, physiological, psychophysical and optical properties. The eye is then considered as an image-forming mechanism, where each component contributes to the nature and quality of the retinal image. The relationship between optics and visual performance is discussed, including the effects of ametropias and oculo-motor systems on vision. Finally, the distribution and genesis of the ocular ametropias are presented. (rev 6/05)

CLE5290 Optometric Clinical Service II

• One-quarter credit hour. One clinic hour per week.

This course serves as an introduction to the Optical Service of the Eye Care Clinic. Students attend seminars that cover topics relating to patient care, ophthalmic materials, communication skills, and practice management.

SPRING QUARTER

BVS5310 Neurophysiology

• Four and one-half credit hours. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

This course presents the study of the central nervous system, including cellular neurophysiology, organization of sensory pathways, voluntary control of movement, and the physiology of central visual pathways. Laboratory instruction includes the gross and microscopic anatomy of the nervous system, the study of the major sensory and motor pathways of the brain, and discussion of the clinical correlations of neuroanatomical structure.

BVS5320 Clinical Medicine I

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

This course provides the fundamental principles of general pathology. Topics of discussion include cell injury and death, cellular repair, inflammation, infection, blood and circulatory disorders, neoplasia, genetics, and environmental diseases. The pathophysiology of each topic is emphasized.

BVS5340 Ophthalmic Optics I

• Three credit hours. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This introductory course in ophthalmic prescription measurement includes the use of instruments to design and measure spherical and cylindrical lens powers, and the determination of surface powers and base curves. The course emphasizes the basic calculation principles and use of ophthalmic lens measuring devices.

BVS5350 Visual Optics

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

The eye is studied as the physiological optical element of the visual system. The optical components of the eye are discussed in terms of their geometrical, physical, physiological, psychophysical, and optical properties. The eye is then considered as an image-forming mechanism, where each component contributes to the nature and quality of the retinal image. The relationship between optics and visual performance is discussed, including the effects of ametropias and oculomotor systems on vision. Finally, the distribution and genesis of the ocular ametropias are presented.

CLS5360 Interpersonal Communication

• Two credit hours. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours per week.

This course introduces the student to the interpersonal skills of patient communication. In addition to eye and health history, the problem-solving model is integrated with the concepts of effective communications skills and affective behavior. Laboratories are conducted using a small-group interactive format. Video technology is utilized to aid the development and evaluation of the clinician's interviewing and helping skills.

CLS5361 Ocular Refraction

• Four and one-half credit hours. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

This course presents the principles and clinical techniques of objective and subjective ocular refraction. The topics presented include the clinical measurement of visual acuity, static retinoscopy, subjective refraction, automated refraction and keratometry. A laboratory provides demonstration and practice of these clinical techniques.