This document provides information about the Bachelor of Vision Science degree offered at QUT for future domestic students, including:
- The degree code, title, duration, entry requirements, campus location, tuition fees, and contact details.
- An outline of the course structures and unit synopses for each semester of the 3-year full-time degree, focusing on optometry, visual science, anatomy, physiology and other relevant subjects.
- Descriptions of the types of topics and skills covered in each unit, such as ocular anatomy, visual optics, disease processes, microbiology, and pharmacology.
- Information on unit prerequisites, co-requisites, credit points, and availability at different
This document provides information about the Bachelor of Vision Science degree offered at QUT for future domestic students, including:
- The degree code, title, duration, entry requirements, campus location, tuition fees, and contact details.
- An outline of the course structures and unit synopses for each semester of the 3-year full-time degree, focusing on optometry, visual science, anatomy, physiology and other relevant subjects.
- Descriptions of the types of topics and skills covered in each unit, such as ocular anatomy, visual optics, disease processes, microbiology, and pharmacology.
- Information on unit prerequisites, co-requisites, credit points, and availability at different
This document provides information about the Bachelor of Vision Science degree offered at QUT for future domestic students, including:
- The degree code, title, duration, entry requirements, campus location, tuition fees, and contact details.
- An outline of the course structures and unit synopses for each semester of the 3-year full-time degree, focusing on optometry, visual science, anatomy, physiology and other relevant subjects.
- Descriptions of the types of topics and skills covered in each unit, such as ocular anatomy, visual optics, disease processes, microbiology, and pharmacology.
- Information on unit prerequisites, co-requisites, credit points, and availability at different
This document provides information about the Bachelor of Vision Science degree offered at QUT for future domestic students, including:
- The degree code, title, duration, entry requirements, campus location, tuition fees, and contact details.
- An outline of the course structures and unit synopses for each semester of the 3-year full-time degree, focusing on optometry, visual science, anatomy, physiology and other relevant subjects.
- Descriptions of the types of topics and skills covered in each unit, such as ocular anatomy, visual optics, disease processes, microbiology, and pharmacology.
- Information on unit prerequisites, co-requisites, credit points, and availability at different
Year 2015 QUT code OP45 QTAC code 425312 Duration 3 years full time OP 2 Rank 98 Total credit points 288 Start months February Domestic fee (indicative) 2015: CSP $4,400 per Study Period (48 credit points) Course contact [email protected] 3138 2000 Campus Kelvin Grove Accurate as at 23/09/2014. For the latest information see: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-vision-science This PDF contains information about the course structure. For more information about the course see the course information PDF Structures 2015 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Full- time G 2015 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Full-time Semesters Year 1, Semester 1 G Year 1, Semester 2 G Year 2, Semester 1 G Year 2, Semester 2 G Year 3, Semester 1 G Year 3, Semester 2 G Code Title Year 1, Semester 1 CZB190 Chemistry for Health Sciences MAB141 Mathematics and Statistics for Medical Science PUB104 Australian Health Care Systems LQB182 Human Cell & Molecular Biology Year 1, Semester 2 LSB255 Foundations of Anatomy and Histology LSB250 Human Physiology PCB150 Biomedical Physics PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills Year 2, Semester 1 CSB520 Disease Processes OPB352 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 3 OPB353 Ophthalmic Optics 3 PCB240 Optics 1 Year 2, Semester 2 LSB384 Pharmacology For Health Professionals OPB351 Visual Science 3 OPB452 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 4 OPB453 Ophthalmic Optics 4 Year 3, Semester 1 OPB451 Visual Science 4 OPB550 Diseases of the Eye 5 OPB556 Assessment of Vision 5 OPB654 Ocular Pharmacology Year 3, Semester 2 LSB492 Microbiology Code Title OPB557 Binocular Vision OPB650 Diseases of the Eye 6 OPB656 Assessment of Vision 6 Unit Synopses CSB520 Disease Processes Anti-requisites LSB321, LSB361, LSB367 Equivalents LSB475 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1 Clinical health professionals work in multi disciplinary teams within the health care system to provide optimal care to individuals and communities. The nature and standards of professional practice are determined by government and professional organisations, and the scope of clinical practice for clinicians evolves in response to community needs. There is a community expectation that clinical health care professionals will be effective communicators who engage in ethical practice that is continually improved through ongoing reflection. This unit introduces students to these concepts as they apply to professional practice. View unit details online | View unit timetable CZB190 Chemistry for Health Sciences Anti-requisites CVB101, CVB102 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1, SEM-2 The study of chemistry forms an important foundation for all students of the health sciences. The organisation of the human body begins with chemicals (atoms and molecules) making up its simplest or smallest scale level of organisation. Chemistry allows us to understand how cells, tissues and organs are formed, how Bachelor of Vision Science these substances react with each other and their environment, and how these substances behave. This unit will develop the essential concepts of chemistry necessary for students studying health and biological science with topics introduced and applied in a contextualised manner relevant to their disciplines. As part of your early biomedical science training, you need to explore the chemical composition of the human body and have an understanding of chemical processes relevant to biology. This unit will form an essential foundation to further study in the areas of health sciences. View unit details online | View unit timetable LQB182 Human Cell & Molecular Biology Anti-requisites SCB122 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1 Human Cell and Molecular Biology equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular structure and function of the cell. This unit introduces the basic principles and concepts of cell structure, function, specialisation, maintenance and replication, and introduces you to fundamental molecular mechanisms important to the organisation of the cell. You will be shown how macromolecular interactions are crucial to information flow and heredity. You are taught the relationships between chromosomes, genes and cellular function and ultimately how these may determine an organism's phenotype. View unit details online | View unit timetable LSB250 Human Physiology Pre-requisites SCB112 or LSB118 or LSB131 or LQB182 or LSB142 Anti-requisites LSB231 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-2 A strong foundation in human physiology is crucial for students in Optometry, Podiatry and Medical Science. This unit will provide you with the necessary foundation for subsequent units in physiology, pathology or immunology. This unit is also appropriate for other students interested in studying medical physiology at an intermediate level and is also designed to encourage your interest in scientific research and current issues in medical physiology. The aim of this unit is for students to gain a strong a background in human physiology and to develop skills and gain knowledge that are relevant to the needs of future optometrists, podiatrists and medical scientists. View unit details online | View unit timetable LSB255 Foundations of Anatomy and Histology Pre-requisites SCB112 or LQB182 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-2 A detailed understanding of human anatomy is fundamental to the knowledge base of the medically orientated biological scientist. This unit introduces you to both theoretical and practical aspects of gross, systemic and microscopic anatomy of the human body with emphasis on the microscopic anatomy. The unit builds upon knowledge gained in previous units which introduced you to basic principles of cell structure and function. Knowledge gained in this unit provides a basis for more advanced studies in cellular pathology, histochemistry and cytology. View unit details online | View unit timetable LSB384 Pharmacology For Health Professionals Pre-requisites (LSB111 or LSB282 or LSB382 (NS40) or (LSB475 or CSB520 (OP45) or LQB281 (CS43))) or (LSB235 and LSB250 (PU43 Podiatry)) Credit Points 12 Availabilities Caboolture - SEM-2 Kelvin Grove - SEM-1, SEM-2 Health professionals such as Nurses, Paramedics, Podiatrists and Optometrists require a detailed understanding of the pharmacological properties of the medicines that are used daily in the treatment of patients under their care. This unit introduces students to the discipline of pharmacology by examining the interaction of drugs with biological systems. An understanding of pharmacology is fundamental to a students understanding of pharmaceutical products in terms of efficacy and safety and provides a rationale for their therapeutic use. View unit details online | View unit timetable LSB492 Microbiology Anti-requisites LQB301 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-2 This unit will provide you with foundation knowledge and an understanding of the diversity of microorganisms, the hosts immune response to infection and methods of control of microorganisms. You will: (i) study relevant infectious disease states, (ii) research the importance of microbial pathogens as aetiological agents of disease, and (iii) reinforce your knowledge of microorganisms and methods of control of microorganisms by performing experiments within the microbiology laboratory. View unit details online | View unit timetable MAB141 Mathematics and Statistics for Medical Science Anti-requisites MAN101, MAB101 Equivalents MAB140 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1 This unit provides you with the essential grounding in mathematical and statistical concepts, methods and analysis of data used in units you will encounter later in your course, and relevant to medical science laboratory data and situations in pharmacy, vision science, biomedical science and medical science. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB351 Visual Science 3 Pre-requisites OPB352 and OPB353 Co-requisites OPB452 and OPB453 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This unit includes a study of the basic visual sciences that underpins the practice of optometry. It covers the optics of the eye, including its basic design, dimensions and retinal quality as well as the psychophysical principles of vision. View unit details online | View unit timetable Bachelor of Vision Science OPB352 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 3 Pre-requisites LSB250 and LSB255 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This unit provides information on the ocular anatomy and physiology that underlies the functional measurements made in optometry and their interpretation. It includes the structure and function of the anterior eye and orbit. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB353 Ophthalmic Optics 3 Pre-requisites (MAB141 or MAB233) and PCB150 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 Ophthalmic Optics is a fundamental area of Vision Science and Optometry, as a majority of problems deal with in these fields require optical solutions. It provides much of the optical basis for other units in the Optometry and Vision Science course dealing with optics, and thus is placed early in the course. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB451 Visual Science 4 Pre-requisites OPB351and OPB452 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This subject continues studies commenced in OPB351, and provides students with an understanding of spatial, temporal, colour and binocular vision, and their influence on visual performance. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB452 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 4 Pre-requisites OPB352 Co-requisites OPB351 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This is a continuation of OPB352. The unit covers the posterior eye, orbit, neural pathways, eye movements, neurophysiology of vision and an introduction to electrophysiological techniques. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB453 Ophthalmic Optics 4 Pre-requisites PCB240 and OPB353 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This unit provides information on the ocular anatomy and physiology that underlies the functional measurements made in optometry and their interpretation. It includes the structure and function of the anterior eye and orbit. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB550 Diseases of the Eye 5 Pre-requisites (CSB520 or LSB475) and OPB452 Co-requisites OPB654 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This unit provides students with a knowledge and understanding of relevant general diseases and those that affect the eye. It includes general disease principles and processes, referral procedures, genetics, congenital, dystrophic and degenerative eye disease, and the ocular manifestation of general disease. [Designated Unit] View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB556 Assessment of Vision 5 Pre-requisites OPB351 and OPB453 and PYB007 Co-requisites OPB451 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This unit addresses the theory and practice of a number of clinical procedures which are used in eye examination: visual acuity measurement, external and internal examination of the eyes, subjective refraction, and tonometry. Students are also introduced to communication with patients, and the communication principles and skills in taking a case history. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB557 Binocular Vision Pre-requisites OPB451 and OPB556 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This unit covers the different types of refractive errors and what to expect in different age groups, and the types of binocular vision and accommodation anomalies frequently found in the population. A suite of procedures to investigate binocular and accommodation anomalies is covered. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB650 Diseases of the Eye 6 Pre-requisites OPB451 and OPB550 and OPB556 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This is a continuation of OPB550 and covers the ocular manifestations of general disease, neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, inflammations/infections, tumours and trauma. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB654 Ocular Pharmacology Pre-requisites OPB452 and LSB384 Co-requisites OPB550 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This unit provides students with the appropriate knowledge of pharmaceutical agents used to examine the eye and to treat eye diseases. View unit details online | View unit timetable OPB656 Assessment of Vision 6 Pre-requisites OPB556 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-2 This unit introduces the student to the theory and practice of further core clinical techniques of vision assessment. The integration of these core clinical techniques with the basic Bachelor of Vision Science techniques learned previously gives students a thorough knowledge of all aspects of routine patient management. View unit details online | View unit timetable PCB150 Biomedical Physics Anti-requisites PVB101 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-2 Professionals in the applied sciences require an understanding of the processes of making and recording measurements and an understanding of the physical principles that govern the behaviour of both the physical parameters being measured and the instrument being used to make the measurement. The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the processes of making measurements and estimating, processing and interpreting the uncertainties involved with these measurements. To enable you to understand the physical parameters being measured and also the limits of the measuring instrument; the physics of mechanics, heat, sound and light will be introduced and explained. View unit details online | View unit timetable PCB240 Optics 1 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1 This unit includes a study of selected topics in optics particularly related to aspects of optometry. Topics include geometrical optics in mirrors and lenses, including thick lenses, cylindrical, spherical and toric lenses, colour and colour measurement, photometry, lens aberrations and optical instruments. View unit details online | View unit timetable PUB104 Australian Health Care Systems Credit Points 12 Availabilities Kelvin Grove - SEM-1 This is an important unit for students who are intending to enter the health industry. It is designed to give a broad overview of the system of health care in Australia and its methods of operation. This unit outlines the structure of the Australian health care system, examines the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team. It also helps identify the key issues confronting the provision of health care. View unit details online | View unit timetable PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills Anti-requisites PYB074, HHB113, PYB111 Credit Points 12 Availabilities Gardens Point - SEM-1 Kelvin Grove - SEM-1, SEM-2 Caboolture - SEM-2 This unit gives you an introduction to the factors that contribute to effective communication, both personally and professionally. This unit adopts a multidisciplinary allied health approach to consider how characteristics such as self-regulation, self-esteem and perceptual biases, or experiences such as trauma, culture and technology can influence our capacity to communicate effectively. View unit details online | View unit timetable This information has been prepared for Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent resident status. Some courses are not open to international students, and entryrequirements and fee information maybe different. For more information and to check if a course is available, international students should visit www.qut.edu.au/international. Generated on: 23/09/2014. Information contained in this document was correct at the time of printing. The universityreserves the right to amend anyinformation, and to cancel, change or relocate anycourse. For information on new and changed courses visit www.qut.edu.au/coursechanges. CRICOS No.00213J
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