1 Montclair State University A mathematical model of the biofluidmechanics of the non-Newtonian mucus layer of the tear film in the human eye by Douglas M. Platt A Master’s Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Montclair State University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master’s of Science May 2010 College of Science and Mathematics Thesis Committee: Department of Mathematical Science Dr. Ashwin Vaidya Thesis Sponsor Certified by: Robert S. Prezant Dean of College of Science and Mathematics Dr. David Trubatch Committee Member (Date) Dr. Philip Yecko Committee Member Dr. Helen M. Roberts Department Chair