ort2pvs ocular physiology
OCULAR PHYSIOLOGY & VISION SCIENCE
ORT2PVS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will study the physiology and anatomy of the internal structures of the eye including the physiology of intraocular pressure and accommodation. The process of visual image formation will be discussed in terms of specific aspects of retinal anatomy and physiology. The anatomy of the visual pathway from retina to cortex and its relationship to visual field defects will be introduced. Students will be introduced to the clinical procedures used to investigate the integrity of vision and the visual pathway.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB and must be admitted into one of the following courses HZVSO or HZHORT
Co-requisitesHBS2CAN AND ORT2ORS
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Orthoptic Clinical Essentials Pack
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorOrthoptics Australia
Year2019
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PublisherOrthoptics Australia
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Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSchwartz, S.H.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL. USA.
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Visual Fields via the Visual Pathway.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRowe F.
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING. UNITED KINGDOM.
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Clinical Anatomy of the Visual System
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLee Ann Remington
Year2014
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PublisherElsevier
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students attend a 1x 2 hour practical in weeks 21 and 22
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 2-hour written examination (2000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 20-minute practicum (1000 word equiv) Students are required to perform a clinical test of contrast sensitivity or colour vision, record and interpret the findings to patients in appropriate language. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 45-minute unit test (750 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
One group task (500word equiv / student) Students work in groups of 5 to physically build a 3D representation of the visual pathway using any materials of their choice eg. plasticine, pipe cleaners, cardboard etc. The time required for this task is approximately.30 mins per group member). | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |