ort1hvf human vision and function
HUMAN VISION AND FUNCTION
ORT1HVF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide students with an introduction to the human visual system, in order to explore the local and international sociological impacts of diseases of the eye and decreased visual function. Normal function is presented by explaining characteristics of light as an electromagnetic energy spectrum; the anatomy and physiology of the eye; visual pathways to the brain, and finally 3 D perception. Some vision measurements are described so that discussion of decreased vision in eye disease can occur. The five major eye diseases affecting populations globally are discussed. These include refractive error (the need for corrective lenses/glasses), cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Medical (drug) and surgical treatment and management of these diseases are discussed using patient case scenarios.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students from outside of the Faculty of Health Sciences may enrol in this subject. This subject has a quota.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Lecture Notes Ophthalmology | Recommended | James, B., Chew, C., Bron, A. 2007 | 10TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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One group electronic poster presentation (500-words equiv) | 30 | |
One individual reflective summary of e poster (300-word equiv) | 20 | |
Two 45-minute online quizzes | 50 |