ort4eys eye movement systems
EYE MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
ORT4EYS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences and Neuro-ophthalmology. Students will broaden their understanding of disorders of the afferent and efferent visual pathways. Within this context, cortical and subcortical control, pathways and functions of the different types of eye movement systems will be studied in detail. Students will integrate theoretical concepts and clinical techniques to interpret clinical findings for the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders. This subject will equip students to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in the following course HZVSO or HMORT
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
Learning resources
The Neurology of Eye Movement
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLeigh, J., Zee, D.S.
Year2015
Edition/Volume5TH ED
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD
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Neurological Differential Diagnosis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPatten, J.
Year1996
Edition/Volume2ND ED
PublisherSPRINGER-VERLAG, GREAT BRITAINND ED. SPRINGER-VERLAG, GREAT BRITAIN
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The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPane, A., Miller, N.R.,Burdon, M.
Year2018
Edition/Volume2ND ED
PublisherELSEVIER, CHINA
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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
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 39
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 39
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20-minute clinical case-based assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2-hour written examination (equivalent 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two 45 minute in class tests (equivalent 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |