Oat: Complete Preparation for the Optometry Admission Test, 2000

by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

• ISBN13: 9780683307825
• ISBN10: 0683307827
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Based on published guidelines from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, this review guide provides -- step-by-step -- the knowledge and skills you need for high performance on the Optometry Admission Test. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	p. vi
Preface	p. vii
About the Authors	p. viii
Introduction	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
OAT Study Skills	p. 1
Preoptometry Preparation and Study Skills
Introduction to Preoptometry Preparation	p. 3
The Role of the OAT in the Admission Process	p. 3
Study Skills for OAT Preparation	p. 3
References	p. 9
Reading Comprehension Skills
Introduction to Reading Comprehension Skills	p. 1
Preparation for Reading Comprehension in the OAT	p. 1
Comprehension of "New Information"	p. 2
Comprehension of "Current Information"	p. 13
Some Uses of Logic in Testing	p. 18
Comprehension of Scientific Information	p. 20
References	p. 24
Quantitative Reasoning Skills
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning Skills	p. 1
Quantitative Approximation Skills	p. 1
Fraction Interpretations and Factor Determination Skills	p. 2
Operational Math with Fractions	p. 4
Percents, Decimals, and Fractions	p. 7
Operations with Scientific Notations (Exponentials)	p. 10
Probability and Statistics Concepts	p. 11
Plane Geometry Concepts	p. 16
Algebraic Equations and Proportionality Problems	p. 19
Trigonometry	p. 23
Applied Mathematics Problems	p. 27
Quantitative Reasoning Sample Test	p. 35
Answers to Questions in Section 3.11	p. 38
Solutions to Questions in Section 3.11	p. 38
References	p. 42
OAT Physics and Natural Sciences	p. 1
Physics
Developing Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills in the Sciences: PreOptometry	p. 3
Solutions to Reasoning Exercises	p. 5
Problem-Solving Exercises in Physics	p. 8
Solutions to Problem-Solving Exercises in Physics	p. 10
Problem-Solving Models	p. 10
Physics	p. 11
Physics Outline	p. 11
Physical Measurements in Optometry	p. 13
Measurements Using Metric and British Unit Systems	p. 13
Precision and Accuracy in Measurements	p. 15
Vector Operations and Rules	p. 16
Translational Motion (Kinematics)	p. 17
Questions to Review Translational Motion	p. 18
Answers to Questions in Section 4.3.1	p. 18
Force and Motion, Gravitation (Dynamics)	p. 18
Questions to Review Force and Motion, Gravitation	p. 19
Answers to Questions in Section 4.4.1	p. 20
Equilibrium, Momentum, and Rotational Motion	p. 20
Questions to Review Equilibrium, Momentum and Rotational Motion	p. 20
Answers to Questions in Section 4.5.1	p. 21
Work and Energy	p. 21
Questions to Review Work and Energy	p. 22
Answers to Questions in Section 4.6.1	p. 22
Wave Characteristics and Periodic Motion	p. 22
Questions to Review Wave Characteristics and Periodic Motion	p. 23
Answers to Questions in Section 4.7.1	p. 24
Sound	p. 24
Review of Sound	p. 24
Questions to Review Sound	p. 25
Answers to Questions in Section 4.8.2	p. 26
Solid and Fluid Properties	p. 26
Static and Dynamic Properties of Fluids	p. 26
Questions to Review Fluid Properties	p. 28
Answers to Questions in Section 4.9.2	p. 29
Thermal Energy, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics	p. 29
Thermal Energy	p. 29
Thermodynamics	p. 31
Questions to Review Thermal Energy, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics	p. 31
Answers to Questions in Section 4.10.3	p. 32
Electrostatics and Electromagnetism	p. 32
Electrostatics	p. 32
Electromagnetism	p. 33
Questions to Review Electrostatics and Electromagnetism	p. 34
Answers to Questions in Section 4.11.3	p. 34
Electric Circuits	p. 34
Questions to Review Electric Circuits	p. 35
Answers to Questions in Section 4.12.1	p. 36
Optics	p. 36
The Human Eye	p. 36
Reflection	p. 37
Refraction	p. 38
Questions to Review Optics	p. 39
Answers to Questions in Section 4.13.4	p. 39
Nuclear and Atomic Structure	p. 39
Review of Nuclear Structure	p. 39
Review of Electron Energy Levels	p. 40
Questions to Review Nuclear and Atomic Structure	p. 41
Answers to Questions in Section 4.14.3	p. 41
Explanatory Solutions to Problems in Physics	p. 42
References	p. 45
Survey of the Natural Sciences
Introduction to Survey of the Natural Sciences	p. 1
Biology	p. 1
Biology Outline	p. 1
Biology Sample Test	p. 7
Explanatory Solutions for Biology Sample Test	p. 16
General Chemistry	p. 20
General Chemistry Outline	p. 20
Basic Concepts and Stoichiometry, With Sample Questions	p. 22
Gases, With Sample Questions	p. 23
Liquids and Solids, With Sample Questions	p. 24
Solutions, With Sample Questions	p. 25
Acids and Bases, With Sample Questions	p. 26
Chemical Equilibrium, With Sample Questions	p. 26
Thermodynamics, With Sample Questions	p. 27
Kinetics, With Sample Questions	p. 28
Redox Reactions, With Sample Questions	p. 29
Atomic and Molecular Structure, With Sample Questions	p. 30
Periodic Properties, With Sample Questions	p. 31
Nuclear Reactions, With Sample Questions	p. 32
Answers and Explanations for General Chemistry	p. 33
Organic Chemistry	p. 39
Organic Chemistry Outline	p. 39
Structure and Stereochemistry, With Sample Questions	p. 40
Alkanes, Alkenes, and Aromatics, With Sample Questions	p. 43
Alcohols, Aldehydes and Ketones, Ethers, and Phenols, With Sample Questions	p. 45
Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives, With Sample Questions	p. 47
Amines, With Sample Questions	p. 49
Amino Acids and Proteins, With Sample Questions	p. 50
Carbohydrates, With Sample Questions	p. 52
Spectroscopy, With Sample Questions	p. 55
Solutions and Explanations for Organic Chemistry	p. 57
References	p. 61
Sample OAT Test	p. 1
Test-Taking Skills
Introduction to Test-Taking Skills	p. 3
Self-Assessment	p. 3
OAT Test-Taking Speed	p. 3
Three Weeks Before the Test	p. 4
The Last Week Before the Test	p. 6
The Test Day Itself	p. 7
After the Test	p. 7
References	p. 7
Optometry Admission Test: Model Examination
Introduction	p. 1
Reading Comprehension	p. 2
Quantitative Reasoning	p. 15
Survey of the Natural Sciences	p. 21
Physics	p. 33
OAT Sample Test Answer Keys	p. 41
References	p. 42
Quantitative Reasoning	p. 2
Physics	p. 3
Survey of the Natural Sciences	p. 6
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