ort3ocp ocular pathology
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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZVSO
Co-requisitesN/A
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
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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri 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 |