01. Explain how the normal eye and brain enable perception of objects.

Activities:

Create poster on aspects of the human eye. You will be able to: (a) Describe some of the physical properties of light; (b) Draw diagrams and explain the macro- anatomy and physiology of the eye and related brain areas; (c) Describe simply, the steps that occur when light travels from an object being viewed, through the eye, to the brain for perception to occur; (d) Discuss visual illusions as normal function of an imperfect system.

02. Document, describe and perform measurement of visual function.

Activities:

Experimental exercises using vision, colour vision and 3D vision charts. You will be able to: (a) Discuss the anatomical basis underlying vision measurement letter charts; (b) Describe the design of vision measurement charts by demonstrating their use experimentally; (c) Discuss the anatomical basis underlying colour vision measurement; (d) Describe the design of colour vision measurements by demonstrating their use experimentally; (e) Describe the physiological basis for design of stereoscopic (3 D) vision tests; (f) Perform and document measurement of stereoscopic vision.

03. Describe common eye diseases as deviations from normal function.

Activities:

Case study analysis. You will be able to: (a) List and describe the 5 major visual diseases of refractive error (the need for corrective lenses/glasses), cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration; (b) Discuss prevalence for these diseases in Australia, including within indigenous communities, and in comparison with international populations; (c) Explain how physical and structural ocular change during these diseases, causes decreased vision; (d) Discuss common medical and surgical and management options for these diseases.

04. Discuss the sociological implications for individuals with decreased vision.

Activities:

Case study analysis. You will be able to: (a) Describe risk factors for eye disease and those populations most at risk; (b) Describe costs (social and monetary) associated with decreased vision; (c) Describe local programs that aim to decrease risk factors.

05. As an individual, or in a team, analyse a problem and clearly define and communicate the outcomes to be achieved by resolving or managing it.

Activities:

Perform enquiry on a case. You will be able to: (a) Recognise your own learning needs and take responsibility for developing effective learning strategies; (b) Identify authoritative information; (c) Describe a problem clearly; (d) Independently and as part of a team, evaluate your own and others behaviours; (e) Communicate effectively to manage conflict, brainstorming, and encourage others; (f) Describe the outcomes expected from managing the problem effectively; (g) Interpret complex information into an appropriate mode to inform others.