Re-examinations will be offered to students approved by the Progress Committee of the College of Optometry. Re-examinations well be comprehensive and consist of multiple choice type questions. Optometry Microbiology is taught using several approaches. Immunology is taught first and establishes a basis for understanding the infectious disease process. The basic biology of microorganisms is covered followed by a general medical approach to each disease.
Special emphasis is placed on taxonomy, physiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
2. compare and contrast the different types of human pathogens with respect to morphology and disease states. 2. recognize the organs of the immune system and the functions of their parts and components. 4. explain the structure of antigens and how they interact with antibodies and leukocytes. 6. explain the immunology used in serological tests and the differences between each test. 7. indicate the genetic basis of immunologic phenomena with regards to specificity, diversity, and self-nonself discrimination.