Foundations of Optics

Course code OPTC 1130

Credit 4.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on the knowledge gained in OPTC 1110 Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye, this course provides a detailed overview of the basic principles of light, plane and curved surfaces of mirrors and lenses. Students review mathematical principles related to algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and practice mathematical calculations needed for opticianry practice. The photochemistry of vision is studied along with the concept of visual fields. Students are introduced to monocular and binocular vision and compare the effects of each on depth perception and visual acuity.

Prerequisites

OPTC 1110.

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What you will learn

  • Review: anatomy of the eye
    Mathematical principles
    Mathematical calculations
    Analyzing data to design ophthalmic appliances
    Ophthalmic theories
    Physical, geometric and physiologic optics
    Photochemistry of vision (polarization, colour vision, UV light)
    Visual fields
    Binocular and monocular function
    Ocular motility
    Depth perception
    Visual acuity
    Principles of refractions
    Polarization
    Ametropia
    Refractive errors
    Schematic of the eye

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.