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M1B521614 Ver  17 Glasgow Caledonian University
21/22 Glasgow Caledonian University
21/22 Module Descriptor
Transferred from ADS Module Descriptor
Transferred from ADS
Course Work 02  50.00  35.00 6x class tests
Module Title Type
Pass Mark Anatomy and Physiology
Syllabus
Ophthalmic 40% UG M
Introduction to the module; Gross ocular anatomy
Module Code Module Abbreviation
Anatomy
Contact of skull, orbit and ocular suspension
Name
M1B521614 Ophthalmic Anatomy and Physiology
Extra-ocular muscles and their innervation
Module Leader Uma Shahani
Review of Eyelid Cornea and Conjunctiva
Module Level School Status
Module
Ocular Tutor supply
blood Suzanne Hagan
 1
Module Tutor School of Health and Life Sciences
Alexander Logvinenko Currently Running
Lens + accommodation
Module Tutor Nadia Northway
Review of Uvea Division
Module Tutor Edward Ian Pearce
Aqueous drainage and
Module Tutor production
Vision SciencesPeter Rafferty
Sclera/Vitreous
Module Tutor Catherine Wright
Credit
Module
LacrimalPoints
Tutor
Gland and Semester
Tears Angela Yeung Max No Min No
 20.00
The structure of theAB retina
RPE and retinal blood supply
Introduction
Pre-Requisite toKnowledge
nervous system
Chemical & Electrical signalling
Cranial Nerves
Autonomic NS
Co-Requisite
Blood Supply to Knowledge
Brain
Brain Stem and cerebellum
Somatic
ProhibitedMotor Pathways
Combinations
Visual Pathway-Integration
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Module Structure
Diencephalon
Special Senses-Skin and Touch
Activity Type Total Hours
Visual Pathway-Retina to Brain
Assessment (FT)
Retinal Measurement ERG/EOG  27.00
Independent Learning imaging
Retinal Measurement (FT)  63.00
in vivo OCT OPTOS etc
Lectures (FT)
Introduction to Cell Biology  45.00
Practicals (FT)  65.00
The cell plasma membrane
Cellular functions
Summary of Content
Cellular communications in tissues
The cell cycle
The module will develop an understanding of the structure, function, physiological properties and limitations of the anterior
Cell
eye,Death
the ocular adnexa and relevant aspects of the head, neck and face. The structure and function of the neural retina and
the central nervous system together with their physiological processes will be covered.
General Embryology
Ocular Embryology
Learning Outcomes
Abnormalities in ocular embryology
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. develope an in depth understanding and appreciation of:
Support structures of the eye
Fluid dynamics of the eye
Indicative
PhysiologicalReading
control of ocular stability
Anatomy of the head, neck and face
Oyster CW (2006) The Human Eye. Sinauer Associates ISBN: 0878936440
Macular systems of the eye
Forrester,
Anatomy ofAD theetnerve
al (2001) ThetoEye:
supply the Basic
eye Sciences in Practice 2nd Edition. Saunders
Snell, RS, Lemp,
Structure, functionMAand(1998) Clinical Anatomy
physiological of of
properties thethe
Eye. Blackwell
neural retina Sciences
The central
Tortora and-nervous
Derrickson system.
(2014)The gross and
Principles fine structures
of Anatomy of these neural
and Physiology, 14th systems
Edition. Jtogether
Wiley &with
Sonsthe -physiological processes
are covered.
Retinal physiology
Transferrable
The nervous systemSkills

Independent study skills; scientific reporting skills; microscopy skills; skills with scientific equipment including the electro-
oculograph; microscopic
Teaching / Learning techniques for viewing eye in vivo (Optos)
Strategy

Teaching will be in lecture format supported by independent reading and private study for class tests throughout the year.
Assessment Methods
Laboratory teaching/learning will incorporate practical demonstration, interactive learning, development and utilization of
transferable skills. Blended and interactive learning will also be included.
Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work 01  50.00  35.00 7x lab assessments