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 655-360 Psychophysical Aspects of Vision

Credit Points

6.25

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr M Kalloniatis

Prerequisites

Approval from head of department

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

12 1-hour tutorials

Subject Description

The purpose of this subject is to provide candidates with a sound knowledge of bio-medical and psychophysical sciences in the context of understanding ocular anomalies and disorders. The course content will include basic psychophysical techniques as applied to understanding of the light sense, colour vision, form sense (spatial/temporal resolution) and the perception of depth.

Assessment

One 2 hour written examination at the end of semester.

Prescribed Texts

Students will be provided with a comprehensive study guide. Prescribed texts are from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course. Section 2 (Fundamental and Principles of Ophthalmology) and Section 5 (Neuro-Ophthalmology) American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1998

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