ORT3BIV
BINOCULAR VISION
ORT3BIV
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with the fundamental physiological principals of ocular movement and binocular single vision. Students will develop an understanding of the general characteristics of binocular single vision and of the sensory consequences of the abnormal visual experience. The characteristics of strabismus and the relationship between accommodation and strabismus will also be introduced.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed: HBS2CAN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Motility Disorders, 4th Edition | Prescribed | Alec M. Ansons, Helen Davis, 2014 | Wiley |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesise knowledge to clearly explain the physiology and principles of ocular movement and binocular single vision.
- Activities:
- Online activities, Lectures, Workshops
02. Analyse ocular disorders to determine sensory consequences
- Activities:
- Online activities, Lectures, Workshops
03. Provide solutions to complex problems involving the influence of accommodation on vergence and strabismus
- Activities:
- Online activities, Lectures, Workshops
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 39
Two 1.5 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Each week will consist of 3 hours of face-to-face lectures and/or workshops"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 43 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 42 - 42
Two 1.5 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 41 - 41
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 41 - 41
One 1.5 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Scheduled in specialised orthoptic prac rooms"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 15 minute on-line quizzes (equiv 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1 hour and 15 minute written test during semester (equiv 1250 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1.5 hour written test during semester (equiv 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |