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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLecture Notes OphthalmologyRecommendedJames, B., Chew, C., Bron, A. 200710TH 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 elementComments%
One group electronic poster presentation (500-words equiv)30
One individual reflective summary of e poster (300-word equiv)20
Two 45-minute online quizzes50