North Carolina Central University

Curriculum : EDEC 5601 Structure and Function of the Human Eye/VI

North Carolina Central University
Off-Campus Program
Governor Morehead School for the Blind - Lineberry Hall

Advancing Teaching, Scholarship and Service Through Diversity, Partnerships and Technology

Availability

Summer 2008 - Lineberry Hall, GMS Campus
Fall 2008 - Lineberry Hall, GMS Campus
Spring 2009 - not offered
Summer 2009 - Lineberry Hall, GMS Campus
Fall 2009 - Lineberry Hall, GMS Campus/Teleclassroom

Instructor

Brad R. Walker, Ph.D.
Phone: 919-715-6342 (GMS); 919-530-5179 (NCCU)
E-mail: brwalker AT nccu DOT edu
MSN/Messenger: nccuvitp AT hotmail DOT com

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the normal and abnormal development of the human eye. Included are topics of ocular anatomy and physiology; pathological conditions affecting the human eye, and clinical and functional vision assessments. A strong component of low vision is provided within this course, which includes functional vision assessments, environmental vision assessments, optics, the use of optical devices, and the principles of optimizing visual efficiency. Throughout the program, the impact of vision loss on the learning process and techniques for encouraging the use of vision during functional activities are included.

Additional Information

Syllabus available via BlackBoard