OPTIC 101 - Basic Optics

5 Credits

Introduction to basic optical theory including the history of ophthalmic optics, nature and behavior of light, introduction to lenses and prisms, basic optical measurements and related computations.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in learning more about the Optical industry and Optician apprentices interested in supplemental training.
Active Date 20200401T13:21:35

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

History of ophthalmics
Optical terminology
Nature and behavior of light
Types and properties of ophthalmic lenses
Units of measurement and basic math review
Measurements of lens powers, introduction to prisms
Impact resistant lenses
Non-principal meridians of cylindrical lenses
Lens thickness computations
Transposition of prescriptions

Student Learning Outcomes
Summarize significant milestones in the history of ophthalmic optics

Describe the nature and behavior of light as it relates to ophthalmics

Correctly identify types and properties of ophthalmic glass and lenses

Explain lenses and frames in order to inform customers about product choices