ort3opm ocular path
OCULAR PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
ORT3OPM
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend concepts presented in Ocular Physiology and Vision Science. Students will be introduced to concepts in microbiology and its role in ocular pathology. Using an enquiry-based learning program, students will develop an understanding of infection, inflammation, developmental, congenital, genetic, degenerative, neoplastic, toxic, traumatic and vascular disorders and the progression of these ocular conditions in terms of the changes in the normal anatomy and/or physiology of the eye. This subject will equip students to progress to the opthalmic investigation, diagnosis and management subjects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORT2ORS and ORT2PVS and HBS2CAN or equivalent.
Co-requisites (HBS3PBD and ORT3BIV) or (HBS3PAP and ORT3BVR)
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Limited to students enrolled in Orthoptics.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical ophthalmology a systematic approach | Prescribed | Kanski, J & Bowling, B 2011 | 7TH EDN, ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, UNITED KINGDOM. |
| Readings | Lecture Notes Ophthalmology | Recommended | James, B, Chew, C, Bron, A 2007 | 10TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Clearly and coherently explain the effect a microbial infection can have on the eye and analyse the likely presenting signs and symptoms in order to differentially diagnose a condition.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
02. Clearly and coherently explain the cause of an ocular condition and its effect on the normal anatomy and physiology of the eye to a patient and fellow practitioners using appropriate language and terminology.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
03. Synthesise information and analyse clinical data in order to differentially diagnose an ocular condition and develop a prognosis.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
04. Explain the effect on the eye at different stages of systemic disease progression to determine whether these are permanent or reversible with treatment.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Available only to students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Orthoptics Available only to students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Orthoptics
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty three 1.5 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 34 - 43
Fourteen 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four 45-minute in class multiple choice/short answer quizzes | 65 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 1-hour in class multiple choice Microbiology test | 15 | 01 | |
| one 90-minute image based multiple choice end of semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |