EYE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
ORT1EAP
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will study the anatomy and physiology of the internal and external structures of the eye, including the physiology of intraocular pressure, accommodation and pupil responses. The process of visual image formation will be explored in terms of specific aspects of retinal anatomy and physiology introducing students to the concepts of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and colour vision. The anatomy of the visual pathway from retina to cortex and its relationship to basic visual defects will be introduced as part of this subject.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted into the Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) HHOR
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Learning resources
Visual perception: a clinical orientation
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AuthorSteven H Schwarz.
Year2017
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PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
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Clinical anatomy of the visual system
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AuthorLee Ann Remington
Year2014
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PublisherELESVIER
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Visual fields via the visual pathway
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AuthorFiona J Rowe
Year2006
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PublisherBlackwell Science
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, 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.
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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2 x 45 minute test (1500 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1x group task (500 words per student equiv) Students will work in teams of 4 to build a 3D representation of the visual pathway. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |
1x 2 hour examination (2000 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |