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.

School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed: HBS2CAN

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsDiagnosis and Management of Ocular Motility Disorders, 4th EditionPrescribedAlec M. Ansons, Helen Davis, 2014Wiley

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

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie 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 elementComments%ILO*
Four 15 minute on-line quizzes (equiv 1000 words)2001, 02, 03
1 hour and 15 minute written test during semester (equiv 1250 words)4001, 02, 03
1.5 hour written test during semester (equiv 1500 words)4001, 02, 03