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Pathophysiology of Ocular Disease 1 - OPTM7111
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Optometry and Vision Science
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Restricted to students enrolled in the following programs 8760, 5665 and 7435
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course gives students a background in basic sciences and increases their understanding of the pathology of ocular disease. This knowledge is necessary in understanding the processes involved in the pathophysiology of commonly encountered ocular diseases seen in optometric practice.

Topics covered include cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and inflammation.

Note: Distance Education mode

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