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655-222 Physiology of Vision

Credit points: 8.0

Coordinator: Dr M Kalloniatis

Prerequisite: Human Visual Functions 655-221

Corequisite: Physiology 536-201

Contact: 26 lectures (2 per week)

Timetable: Second semester

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students will:

• have a thorough understanding of the physiological processes underlying vision.

Content:

The photoreceptors and phototransduction. Retinal organisation and function. The visual pathway: optic nerve, LGN, superior colliculus. Cortical structure and function. Normal and abnormal development of the visual cortex. Neuro-transmitters in the visual system.

Assignment: A 4000 word essay on a prescribed topic

Assessment:

A two hour written examination at the end of the semester. Essay (15 per cent) There is no practical work.

Prescribed texts:

• Kuffler SW, Nicholl JG and Martin AR From Neuron to Brain 2nd Ed 1985 Sinauer Assoc
• Davson, H Physiology of the Eye 5th Ed 1990 Mosby

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