Handbook of the course of optometric science
 Catalogue Number: 537 Handbook of the course of optometric science Category: Papers Sub-Category: Optometry course handbook, syllabi Institution: Australian College of Optometry Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1953 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Australian College of Optometry Description Of Item: Orange-red card cover, 32 pages, giving details of the regulations and syllabus of the course leading to the Licentiate of Optometric Science offered by the Australian Collge of Optometry. Three copies, one on display Archive room West wall Unit 3 Drawer 1. Historical Significance: The course comprised in 1953: first year: Physics* Chemisty* Zoology*. Second year: Physiology and Biochemistry*, Anatomy (of the eye), Ocular Physiology, Binocular Vision Part 1, Microbiology, Optics. Third year: Principles of General Pathology, Diseases of the Eye, Psychology, Visual Optics, Binocular Vision part II,Ophthalmic Lenses, Clinical Practice Part I, Laboratory Practice Part 1, Fourth Year: Clinical Practice part II, Occupational Optometry and Illumination, ; Ethics Jurisprudence and Practice Management, Advanced Optometric Science, Laboratory Practice Part II. Handbooks for 1948, 1949, 1952, 1953 and 1957/8 are Cat Nos 536, 958, 103, 537 and 959. * indicates subjects of the BSc degree in the University of Melbourne. How Acquired: Donated by Alan Isaacs, honorary life member of the College and former Councillor of the College Condition: Very good Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 1 |