OPB451 Visual Science 4
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| Unit code: | OPB451 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | OPB351and OPB452 |
| Corequisite(s): | OPB556 |
| 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 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | OPB451 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | OPB351and OPB452 |
| Co-requisite: | OPB556 |
| Coordinator: | Prakash Adhikari | p.adhikari@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Optometrists assess the visual function of their patients as part of an eye examination. This enables them to characterise a patient's vision, determine whether ocular or systemic diseases are present, and make recommendations regarding prescription options. A working knowledge of visual science forms the basis for understanding these measurement processes and thus underpins the principles of optometric practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- To develop an understanding of the basic concepts underpinning the psychophysical principles of vision;
- To develop the skills to assess visual functions and interpret and analyse resulting data collected;
- To begin to develop important generic skills such as information retrieval and critical analysis, document writing and verbal presentation.
Content
Visual performance is examined with respect to its spatial and temporal characteristics, perceptual aspects of vision as well as binocular and colour vision performance characteristics.
Clinical and research based examples of visual system responses support the connection between theory and practice. The practical program provides students with exposure to measurement techniques and phenomena discussed in lectures, including hands-on experience with clinical measurements of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, colour vision and binocular vision.
The unit further develops core learning 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).
Learning Approaches
There will be a 2 hour lecture scheduled weekly and a three hour practical session scheduled throughout the semester. The practical program will provide students with experience of measurement techniques and phenomena discussed in lectures. The practical workshops will be conducted online or face-to-face depending on the content to provide a balance between flexible learning environments and hands-on experiences. Optional tutorials will be run as required.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Online revision quizzes (MCQs and short answer questions) 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.
Assessment
Overview
Formative Assessment:
The unit coordinator will be available 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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Practicals
The assessment will include writing a report and completing answers to questions about each practical (25%). Practical quizzes (5%) based on the theoretical and practical material covered during the practical classes will also be held during the practical classes and will include multiple choice and short answer questions.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Threshold Assessment:
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 Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.
Assessment: Mid-semester Practical Slide Examination (Theory)
Mid-semester theory paper that includes short-answer questions from the lecture and practical workshop materials
Threshold Assessment:
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 Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.
Assessment: Examination (Theory)
End of semester theory paper. At least 50% must be obtained on this examination for a passing grade to be awarded.
Threshold Assessment:
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 Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.
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)
Goldstein EB. (1996). Sensation and Perception. Brooks/Cole.
Hart WA. (1992). Adler's Physiology of the Eye (9th ed.). Mosby Year Book.
Schwartz SH. (2004). Visual perception: a clinical orientation (3rd ed.). Appleton and Lange.
Birch J. (2001). Diagnosis of defective colour vision (2nd ed.). Butterworth Heinemann.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
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: Examination (Theory) - Apply critical thinking and knowledge of vision science, ocular anatomy and clinical methods to generate solutions in clinical and scientific settings
Relates to: Practicals, Mid-semester Practical Slide Examination (Theory)