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Courses: Optometry (OPTO)College of Optometry
Any TCCN equivalents are indicated in square brackets [ ].
Undergraduate Courses Offered by the College of Optometry
University of Houston Courses which Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements
Elective Courses
Undergraduate Courses Offered by the College of Optometry
Courses: Optometry (OPTO)
The College of Optometry offers undergraduate courses to students interested in careers in licensed health professions.
OPTO 1300: Introduction to Health Professions
Cr. 3. (3-0). Introduction to health care delivery systems in the U.S. with emphasis on the role of various professions (e.g., optometry, medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, podiatry, social work, clinical psychology, allied health professions). For students considering careers in the health professions.
University of Houston Courses which Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements
Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences (BCHS)
BCHS 3304: General Biochemistry I
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CHEM 3221 and 3331. Credit may not be received for both BCHS 3304 and CHEM 4336. Nature of the chemical constituents of living organisms, including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
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Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 1134: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1334. May not apply to course or gpa requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics. Laboratory studies of the structure and functions of the human body.
BIOL 1144: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1344. May not apply to course or gpa requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics. Laboratory studies of the structure and functions of the human body.
BIOL 1161:1162: Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1361:1362. Designed for science majors and preprofessional students. Laboratory experience in introductory biological science, including biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and evolution.
BIOL 1334;1344:
[TCCN BIOL 2301:2302]
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Cr. 3 per semester. (3-0). May not apply to course or gpa requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics. Structure and function of the human body.
BIOL 1361:1362:
[TCCN BIOL 1406:1407]
Introduction to Biological Science (formerly BIOL 1431:1432)
Cr. 3 per semester. (3-0). Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1361:1362 and 1310:1320. Designed for science majors and preprofessional students. Introduction to biological science, including biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, evolution, and behavior.
BIOL 2133: Elementary Microbiology Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2333.
BIOL 2333: Elementary Microbiology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: BIOL 1161, 1361, 1162, and 1362, and CHEM 1331 and 1332 or equivalents. Basic concepts in microbiology with focus on microbial diversity and pathogenesis. Includes survey of infectious diseases.
BIOL 3124: Human Physiology Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3324. Demonstrations and experiments in organismal bodily function.
BIOL 3324: Human Physiology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: eleven semester hours in biology, including BIOL 1361 and 1362 and CHEM 3331 or consent of instructor. Integrated treatment of bodily function from molecular to organismic levels.
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Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 1111-1112:
[TCCN—CHEM 1111:1112] [TCCN—CHEM 1411:1412 with UH CHEM 1331:1332]
Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Cr. 1 per semester. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1331-1332. Credit may not be applied toward a degree for both CHEM 1111-1112 and CHEM 1101. Illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts by use of qualitative and quantitative experiments, emphasizing interpretation and reporting of data and facility in handling scientific instruments.
CHEM 1331: Problem Solving in Chemistry I
Cr. 1. (2-0). May not be applied toward a major in chemistry. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1331. Development of problem-solving skills for CHEM 1331 in small groups.
CHEM 1332:Problem Solving in Chemistry II
Cr. 1. (2-0). May not be applied toward a major in chemistry. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1332. Development of problem-solving skills for CHEM 1332 in small groups.
CHEM 3221:
[TCCN—CHEM 2423 with UH CHEM 3331
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Cr. 2. (0-6). Prerequisites: CHEM 1112 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3331;3332. Syntheses, reaction mechanisms, and qualitative organic analysis. chanism of reactions, synthesis, and the structure of organic molecules.
CHEM 3331:
[TCCN—CHEM 2423 with UH CHEM 3221]
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 1332. May not apply toward degree until CHEM 3221 and CHEM 3222 are successfully completed. Chemistry of the compounds of carbon with emphasis on energies and mechanism of reactions, synthesis, and the structure of organic molecules.
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Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 1330:
[TCCN—MATH 2312 or MATH 2412]
Prcalculus
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: credit for or placement out of MATH 1310. Students with prior credit in MATH 1432 may not receive credit for MATH 1330. Functions, graphs, trigonometry, and analytic geometry.
MATH 1431:
[TCCN—MATH 2413]
Calculus I
Cr. 4. (4-0). Prerequisite: MATH 1330. Calculus of rational functions, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite integral with applications, mean value theorem, fundamental theorem of calculus, and numerical integration.
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Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 1101
General Physics Laboratory I
[TCCN—PHYS 1101] [TCCN—PHYS 1401 with UH PHYS 1301]
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1301. Credit may not be applied toward degree for both PHYS 1101 and 1112. Selected mechanics experiments in elementary physics.
PHYS 1102:
General Physics Laboratory II
[TCCN—PHYS 1102] [TCCN—PHYS 1402 with UH PHYS 1302]
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1302. Credit may not be applied toward degree for both PHYS 1102 and 2113. Selected electrical, magnetic, and optics experiments in elementary physics.
PHYS 1301:
Introductory General Physics I
TCCN—PHYS 1302] [TCCN—PHYS 1402 with UH PHYS 1102]
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: PHYS 1301. Primarily for majors other than physics and engineering. Credit may not be applied toward a degree for both PHYS 1302 and either PHYS 1321, 1322 or 2412. Electromagnetism and modern physics.
PHYS 1302:
Introductory General Physics II
[TCCN—PHYS 1302] [TCCN—PHYS 1402 with UH PHYS 1102]
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: PHYS 1301. Primarily for majors other than physics and engineering. Credit may not be applied toward a degree for both PHYS 1302 and either PHYS 1321, 1322 or 2412. Electromagnetism and modern physics.
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Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1300:
Introduction to Psychology
[TCCN—PSYC 2301]
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1303 or equivalent. Principles and theories of psychology including methodology and brief analysis of major content areas ranging from development, perception, and learning to motivation/emotion, personality, and social processes.
PSYC 2301:
Introduction to Methods in Psychology
Cr. 3. (2-2). Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Understanding the evaluation of research in psychology, including the conceptual basis of descriptive and inferential statistics and design techniques.
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Elective Courses
The following courses are relevant to preparation for the professional study of optometry. Courses from this list or similar courses offered elsewhere may be taken to fulfill the core distribution requirement.
Anthropology Electives
Courses | Hours |
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ANTH 2301. Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
3 |
ANTH 2302. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
ANTH 3342. Food and Culture |
3 |
ANTH 3360. Human Variation |
3 |
ANTH 3361. Human Origins |
3 |
ANTH 4331. Medical Anthropology |
3 |
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Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences Electives
Courses | Hours |
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BCHS 4361. Clinical Biochemistry |
3 |
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Biology Electives
Courses | Hours |
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BIOL 3407. Introductory Biometrics |
4 |
BIOL 4315. Neuroscience |
3 |
BIOL 4323. Immunology |
3 |
BIOL 4374. Cell Biology |
3 |
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Computer Literacy Electives
Courses | Hours |
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COSC 1410. Introduction to Computer Science |
4 |
MIS 3300. Introduction to Computers and Management Information Systems |
3 |
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Human Development and Consumer Sciences Electives
Courses | Hours |
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HDCS 3369. Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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Management Electives
Courses | Hours |
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MANA 3335. Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Management |
3 |
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Mathematics Electives
Courses | Hours |
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MATH 1432. Calculus II |
4 |
MATH 2433. Calculus III |
4 |
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Nutrition Electives
Courses | Hours |
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NUTR 2332. Introduction to Human Nutrition |
3 |
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Optometry Electives
Courses | Hours |
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OPTO 1300. Introduction to Health Professions |
3 |
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Philosophy
Courses | Hours |
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PHIL 1301. Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
PHIL 1305. Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
PHIL 1321. Logic I |
3 |
PHIL 3350. Ethics |
3 |
PHIL 3388. History of Twentieth Century Philosophy |
3 |
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Physics Electives
Courses | Hours |
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PHYS 3312. Modern Optics |
3 |
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Psychology Electives
Courses | Hours |
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PSYC 2350. Child Development |
3 |
PSYC 2351. Psychology of Adolescence |
3 |
PSYC 3341. Physiological Psychology |
3 |
PSYC 4343. Perception |
3 |
PSYC 4363. Abnormal Child Psychology |
3 |
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Catalog Publish Date: August 22, 2012
This Page Last Updated: April 16, 2013