OPB351 Visual Science 3
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| Unit code: | OPB351 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | OPB352 and OPB353 |
| Corequisite(s): | OPB452 and OPB453 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,956 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | OPB351 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | OPB352 and OPB353 |
| Co-requisite: | OPB452 and OPB453 |
| Coordinator: | Joanne Wood | j.wood@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is basic visual science unit that will assist you to develop a working knowledge of visual science including the optics of the eye , including its basic design, dimensions and retinal quality as well as the psychophysical principles of vision. The ability to understand these basic visual science principles is an essential foundation to optometry, which involves assessing the visual function of patients as part of an eye examination in order to characterise a patient's vision, determine whether or not ocular or systemic diseases are present, and make recommendations regarding prescription options.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain the principles of the optics of the eye and psychophysical characteristics of vision.
- Recognise and interpret data related to the optics of the eye and psychophysical characteristics of vision.
- Show the skills to measure ocular characteristics and visual function and interpret and analyse the resulting data collected.
Content
The first half of the unit covers the optics of the eye, including its basic design, the normal range of dimensions, methods of measurement, and retinal image quality. Emphasis is given to refractive errors and accommodation. In the second half of the unit learning materials will cover the psychophysical principles of vision, with emphasis on how the visual system processes stimuli of different spatial, temporal and wavelength characteristics. Consideration will also be given to the behaviour of the visual system under different levels of light and dark adaptation.
Learning Approaches
There will be a two hour lecture scheduled weekly and a series of practical sessions scheduled throughout the semester, all of which will be presented either face to face or online. The practical program will provide students with deeper understanding of measurement techniques and phenomena discussed in lectures. Optional tutorials will be run as required. Clinical and research based examples of visual system responses support the connection between theory and practice. The practical program provides students with experience of measurement techniques and phenomena discussed in lectures.
The visual science units OPB351 Visual Science 3 and OPB451 Visual Science 4 develop core learning for which is fundamental to clinical assessment of visual function. The unit content directly supports the entry level competency elements encompassed by the overall competency units 3: Patient examination and 4. Diagnosis and Management and the corresponding performance criteria and indicators contained in the entry level competency standards (Kiely and Slater 2015).
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Short revision quizzes within practical sessions allow students to evaluate their own learning progress. Lecture sessions include review of previous lecture material for student feedback on their understanding
Formative Assessment
The unit coordinator will be available at all times when not teaching or conducting research, or via the telephone or e-mail to answer students' questions. The assignments will be returned to students within one month of the date of submission with feedback as required.
Satisfactory performance in each of the assessment items is a condition for passing this unit. This means that at least 50% must be obtained on the end of semester examination for a passing grade to be awarded. The Faculty of Health Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.
Assessment
Overview
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Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Practical Skills Slide Assessment
Evaluation of competency to describe and interpret ocular and visual characteristics relating to human vision and visual performance.
Assessment: End of Semester Examination
This examination will use a range of question styles to assess individual knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles that support the function of vision.
Assessment: MCQ (Quiz)
Two multiple choice quizzes (MCQ) will be held during the semester that include questions regarding the content of the practical sessions, including questions regarding the data collected during the practical sessions and analysis and interpretation of data. There is overlap and reinforcement of material covered in lectures and practical sessions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Atchison, D.A., & Smith, G. (2000). Optics of the Human Eye. Oxford; Boston: Butterworth- Heinemann.
Levin, L. and Kaufman, P.L. (2011). Adler's Physiology of the Eye: Clinical Application (11th ed.). Elsevier.
Rabbetts, R.B. (2007). Bennett and Rabbetts' Clinical Visual Optics (4th ed.). London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Schwartz, S. (2010). Visual Perception: a Clinical Orientation (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-hill Medical Pub. Division
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Entry-Level Competency Standards for Optometry 2014
1: Professional Responsibilities
Relates to: Practical Skills Slide Assessment
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science
- Theoretical knowledge in optometry and vision science, introductory clinical and technical skills
Relates to: End of Semester Examination - Apply critical thinking and knowledge of vision science, ocular anatomy and clinical methods to generate solutions in clinical and scientific settings
Relates to: End of Semester Examination - Apply clinical or technical skills to conduct a safe and effective assessment, data collection, experimental protocol
Relates to: Practical Skills Slide Assessment, MCQ (Quiz)