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Vision Science 1 - VISN1211
 eyeball

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: BIOS1201 or BABS1201
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 5 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Objectives: An understanding of the anatomy of the eye, ocular adnexa and visual system. This course also provides students with an introduction to the Learning Skills and Graduate Attributes required by Optometrists and Vision Scientists.

Brief Curriculum: Introduction to the gross anatomy of the head, brain, eye and adnexa; introduction to microscopic anatomy of the components of the eye and visual system; practical demonstrations of ocular anatomy using clinically relevant examination techniques; tutorials on information literacy, communication skills, problem solving and learning skills.


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