“Whose eye is it?” is a free, in-person comparative ocular anatomy course for McPherson ERI members and trainees that is taught in the Fall by Emeritus Professor Dick Dubielzig (Pathobiological Sciences, SVM). Using a collection of ~150 microscope slides of animal eyes, Dr. Dubielzig focuses on the evolution of the vertebrate eye as well as anatomic adaptations suited to the environmental niche of each species. The 6-hour course takes place over the course of two days at the UW Vet School. By the end of the course, participants will be able to…
- Understand the anatomy and functional characteristics of avian eyes.
- Appreciate the features that enable mammalian eyes to function effectively in low-light conditions.
- Trace the evolutionary progression of ocular anatomy across vertebrate species-from sharks and fish to amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
- Recognize the anatomical adaptations that support visual acuity in diurnal eyes and sensitivity in nocturnal eyes.
- Identify various structural specializations of eyes adapted to specific environmental niches.
This course will take place on September 29th and October 2nd, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, in the Vet School (SVM South) Room 2319. To attend, please register at the link below.
