OCULAR PATHOLOGY
ORT3OCP
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend concepts related to the anatomy and physiology of the eye presented in the Ocular Physiology and Vision Science subject to develop understanding of a range of ocular conditions. Students will be able to identify and understand infection, inflammation, developmental, congenital, genetic, degenerative, neoplastic, toxic, traumatic and vascular disorders of the eye and the progression of these ocular conditions in terms of the changes in the normal anatomy and/or physiology of the eye. Students will be introduced to some investigative techniques to identify a patient's visual problem and make a diagnosis. This subject will equip students to progress to the ophthalmic investigation, diagnosis and management subjects.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
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: ORT2ORS and ORT2PVS
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review and analyse the changes in ocular anatomy and physiology leading to eye disease.
- Activities:
- Online learning materials and face to face workshops
02. Analyse clinical data and integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to identify common ocular diseases.
- Activities:
- Online learning materials and face to face workshops
03. Apply initiative and judgement to evaluate clinical data and construct differential diagnoses.
- Activities:
- Online learning materials and face to face workshops
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 1 hour tests, each worth 12.5% (4000 words equivalent total) | In class written test designed to provide students with on-going formative feedback related to the content | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1 x 2 hour written examination (2000 word equivalent) | Combination of written and multiple choice questions | 25 | 02, 03 |
| 2 x 1000 word written assignments, each worth 12.5% (2000 words equivalent total) | These assessments are patient case-based and requires differential diagnosis skills related to practical patient scenarios | 25 | 03 |