ort3opm ocular path
OCULAR PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
ORT3OPM
2014
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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
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 HBS3PAP or equivalent 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. |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| five 45-minute in class multiple choice/short answer quizzes | 65 | |
| one 1-hour in class multiple choice Microbiology test | 15 | |
| one 90-minute image based multiple choice end of semester test | 20 |