Erie Community College, State University of New York

OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING
(Optician)

Curriculum

 First Year, Fall Semester
EN 110  College Composition (3 cr)
OD 100  Ophthalmic Dispensing I (2 cr)
OD 110  Ophthalmic Lenses I (3 cr)
OD 120  Ophthalmic Surfacing Principles (1 cr)
OD 121  Lab for OD 120 (1 cr)
OD 231  Introduction to Contact Lens Lab (1 cr)
______  Behavioral Science Elective * (3 cr)
______  Liberal Arts Elective (3 cr)

 First Year, Spring Semester
EN 111  Composition & Interpretation of Literature (3 cr)
OD 200  Ophthalmic Dispensing II (3cr)
OD 210  Ophthalmic Lenses II (3 cr)
OD 330  Contact Lenses I (2 cr)
OD 331  Lab for OD 330 (2 cr)
OD 251  Ophthalmic Fabrication Lab I (2 cr)
PH 170  Computer Applications in Optics I (3 cr)
PH 171  Lab for PH 170 (0 cr)
 
 Second Year, Fall Semester
BI 254  Anatomy of the Eye (2 cr)
OD 300  Ophthalmic Dispensing III (3 cr)
OD 301  Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I (3 cr)
OD 430  Contact Lenses II (1.5 cr)
OD 431  Lab for OD 430 (2 cr)
OD 351  Ophthalmic Fabrication Lab II (2 cr)
PH 172  Computer Applications in Optics II (3 cr)
PH 173  Lab for PH 172 (0 cr)
 
 Second Year, Spring Semester
BI  255 Physiology of the Eye (2 cr)
OD 400 Ophthalmic Dispensing IV (2 cr)
OD 401 Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II (3 cr)
OD 452 Ophthalmic Fabrication Lab III (1 cr)
OD 461 General Dispensing Practice (1 cr)
OD 464 Ophthalmic Practice Management (2 cr)
OD 500 Introduction to Principles of Refraction (2 cr)
OD 441 Contact Lens Clinic (1 cr)
* i.e. AN 102, PS 100, HU 100, SO 100.

The Student must also demonstrate proficiency in algebra at the level of MT 013.

NOTE: This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic advisor prior to registering.