HMO104 - Ocular Structure
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Simon Backhouse |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D302 Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry. Up to 10 places may be offered to students not enrolled in D302. Please note a 75% WAM will need to be achieved in order to be considered - please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Prerequisite: | SLE111 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week |
Content
In this unit, students will develop an understanding of ocular anatomy and be introduced to the basic physiological processes that underlie vision. The unit builds on a basic knowledge of cell biology and introduces concepts of developmental biology as they pertain to ocular structures. Initially, students will learn to identify the cell types that collectively form the eye and consider how the anatomical structure of the eye provides the basis for the function of the eye. Subsequent classes will introduce students to the anatomy and basic physiology of ocular structures and the structure and purpose of the blood ocular barriers. In the latter part of the trimester, classes will investigate the way that systemic factors impact upon ocular health. Team based learning, practical classes, didactic classes and online learning are all employed.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Describe the gross anatomy of the eye and adnexa including the bony orbit, vascular supply and innervation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Differentiate between the histological features of the cell types that make up the eye and associated structures. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Give examples of how the fine anatomical structure and cell biology of ocular components provides the basis for their function. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate an understanding of the molecular events that underpin neural control and key physiological processes in the eye. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Discuss the cellular and subcellular components that both integrate and segregate the eye with and from the rest of the body. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Develop a working knowledge of the systemic determinants of ocular health and disease, including haemodynamics, liver and kidney function. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO7 | Develop and apply the skills, such as mutual respect, negotiation, open communication and reflection of personal behaviour, necessary to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Investigative Reports | Equivalent to 2000 words, across 5 reports | Report 1: 15% |
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| Assessment 2: Evidence-based Anatomy Communication | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20% |
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| Assessment 3: Team-Based Learning | 5 x individual Readiness Assurance Tests (iRAT) and team Readiness Assurance Tests (tRAT) | iRAT: 25% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HMO104 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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