OCULAR PATHOLOGY
ORT3OCP
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you 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. You 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. You 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: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZVSO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.50 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 x1 hour tests, each worth 10% (4000 words equivalent total)In class written test designed to provide students with on-going formative feedback related to the content | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x 2 hour written examination (2000 word equivalent)Combination of written and multiple choice questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
2 x 1000 word written assignments, each worth 10% (2000 words equivalent total)These assessments are patient case-based and requires differential diagnosis skills related to practical patient scenarios | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |