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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Optometry

655-222 Physiology of Vision

Credit Points:

6.25

Coordinator:

Dr M Kalloniatis

Prerequisite/s:

Human Visual Functions 655-221.

Corequisite/s:

Physiology 536-201.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 lectures (2 per week) 4 hours of tutorial demonstrations

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.

Assessment:

A two hour written examination at the end of the semester.

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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