Winter 07/Spring 08 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2007 and Spring 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Ophthalmology (OPH )  Department Info

OPH 696A -- Current Research in Ophthalmology and Vision Science  (1-3 units)
Description:  The goal of this elective is to allow students working with an Ophthalmology faculty to gain experience presenting research to an academic audience.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 6 times (maximum 7 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

For descriptions of medical student electives, see the College of Medicine Electives Manual.

OPH 800 -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

OPH 815A -- Ophthalmology  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

OPH 815B -- Ophthalmology Skills Training  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

OPH 815C -- Ophthalmology at the Indian Health Service  (1-16 units)
Description:  Provide teaching of basic ophthalmology skills for handling red eye complaints, for the student interested in a primary care career. Provide teaching of ophthalmology skills with emphasis in caring for the Native American patient for the student interested in ophthalmology as a career.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Completion of third year clinical clerkships.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

OPH 891A -- Ophthalmology  (1-16 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

OPH 896A -- Current Research in Ophthalmology and Vision Science  (1-16 units)
Description:  The goal of this elective is to allow students who work with an Ophthalmology faculty member in pursuit of a particular medical field of study to gain experience presenting research to an academic audience.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for credit 5 times (maximum 6 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

OPH 899 -- Independent Study  (1-16 units)
Description:  The goal of this elective is to allow the student to work with a particular faculty member in pursuit of a particular field of study in ophthalmology.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.