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 655-222 Physiology of Vision

Credit Points

6.25

Coordinator

Dr M Kalloniatis

Prerequisites

Human Visual Functions 655-221; Physiology Part A 536-201

Semester

2

Contact

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

Subject Description

This subject deals with the physiological processes underlying vision from retina to the visual cortex. An account is given of normal and abnormal development of the visual cortex. The topics include the photoceptors and phototransduction, neuro-transmitters in the visual system, organisation and function of the lateral geniculate nucleus, the superior colliculus and the visual cortex.

Assessment

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

Prescribed Texts
  • Nicholls J G, Martin A R and Wallace B G, From Neuron to Brain. 3rd ed, Sinauer Associates Inc, Sunderland, MA, 1992.
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