1. Core Courses in Vision Science

Core courses consist of classroom lectures (4-hr per week) with laboratories (1 2-hr per week); they present a comprehensive background in vision science and are not intended as introductory. The listed prerequisites refer to Vision Science courses taught in the College of Optometry at the Ohio State University. Graduates of other institutions should have the graduate program evaluate the suitability of similar courses at their institution as substitutions. Open to graduate students only.

VIS SCI 801 Optics of the eye and specification of the visual stimulus G5

Ocular image-forming mechanisms of the eye and optics of ophthalmic instrumentation, specification of light, calibration and control of intensity and spectral composition of light.
Au. Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 501, 511, 520 Raasch, Bullimore, Mutti, Good

VIS SCI 802 Ocular Motility and Binocular Vision G5

Advanced topics on eye movements, intraocular motility, sensorimotor aspects of visual perception and binocular vision.

Sp. Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 512, 715, 716 Fogt, Jones, Kulp, Schmidt

VIS SCI 803 Monocular Sensory Processes of Vision G5

Spatial, temporal and spectral properties of photopic and scotopic vision; color vision and color deficiencies; visual development; clinical psychophysics
Wi. Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 511, 520, 613 Brown, Bullimore, King-Smith, Pierce

VIS SCI 804 Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System G5*

Advanced anatomy, physiology and neurology of the visual system.
Su. Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 608, 624, 625 Fink, Barr, Earley, King-Smith

2. Advanced Seminars in Vision Science

Advanced seminars present current and recent advances. Seminar format may require student presentations and participation. Courses are repeatable at the discretion of the instructor.

VIS SCI 810 Image Evaluation G 3-5

Evaluation of optical systems and image forming systems including the eye by objective and subjective methodologies.
Prereq: 801 Raasch

VIS SCI 820 Specification of the visual stimulus G 3-5

Assessment of critical detail of visual tasks to determine visual standards and appropriate level and distribution of light; study of apparatus to control intensity and composition of visual stimuli, measurement of light.Prereq: 801 Good

VIS SCI 814 Ocular Motility G 3-5

The oculomotor system: advanced concepts of eye movement, accommodation, pupillary response and sensorimotor interactions.

Prereq: 802 Fogt

VIS SCI 815 Binocular Vision and Perception G 3-5

Study of binocular vision and visual spatial localization including the perception of distance, direction, form and motion.

Prereq: 802 Jones

VIS SCI 811 Color Vision G 3-5

Spectral sensitivity; color vision deficiency; color matching and color appearance; theory and laws of color mixture.

Prereq: 803 Brown

VIS SCI 816 Visual Development G 3-5

Functional development of the visual system.

Prereq: 803 Brown

VIS SCI 812 Neurophysiology of Vision G 3-5

Phototransduction; photoreceptor recordings; horizontal, bipolar and amacrine cells; ganglion and LGN cells: M and P pathways and relationship to optic nerve disorders; striate and extrastriate cortex.

Prereq: 804 King-Smith

VIS SCI 813 Physiology of the Eye G 3-5

Recent developments in the respiration, metabolism and mechanics of ocular tissues; aqueous dynamics of the eye.

Prereq: 804 Fink

VIS SCI 818 Anatomy of the Eye G 3-5

Advanced study of the neuroanatomy of the visual system; recent advances in ocular anatomy and neuroanatomy of the visual pathway.

Prereq: 804 Earley