Vision Science - VISNA13970
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Optometry and Vision Science
Contact: www.optom.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3970 - Science
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
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Stream Outline
Vision Science is the science of how we see. It includes the optics of lenses, the anatomy and physiology of the eye and other relevant parts of the body, the psychophysics of vision and visual neuroscience.
This major is designed to develop scientists who can work with ophthalmic industries in the development of new technologies, diagnostic instruments and patient care options, as well as develop persons who can liaise with ophthalmic practitioners dealing with the patient directly.
This major is designed to develop scientists who can work with ophthalmic industries in the development of new technologies, diagnostic instruments and patient care options, as well as develop persons who can liaise with ophthalmic practitioners dealing with the patient directly.
Stream Structure
IMPORTANT: Students should read all the notes on this page before enrolling as careful planning may be required to take certain electives in Stage 3.
A major in Vision Science is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
Semester 1
A major in Vision Science is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
Semester 1
- BABS1201 Molecules, Cells and Genes (6 UOC)
- MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences (6 UOC) or MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC) or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)*
- VISN1111 Geometrical and Physical Optics (6 UOC)
*MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics B may be taken with permission of the Program Authority.
Note: Students intending to apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science (program 3952) via the alternative entry pathway should elect to do the following 6 UOC course:
Note: Students intending to apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science (program 3952) via the alternative entry pathway should elect to do the following 6 UOC course:
- CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- VISN1101 Seeing the World: Perspectives from Vision Science (6 UOC)
- VISN1221 Visual Optics (6 UOC)
- PHYS1111 Fundamentals of Physics (6 UOC) or PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)
Note: Students intending to apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science (program 3952) via the alternative entry pathway should elect to do the following 6 UOC course:
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as good complementary course for this major. Students who intend to take Psychology electives in Stages 2 and 3 should take this course):
- PSYC1011 Psychology 1B (6 UOC)
Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) program 3972 and taking the Vision Science major will take VISN1101 instead of SCIF1121 or SCIF1131.
Stage 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Students who are unable to complete ANAT2111 in Semester 1 may complete this course in Semester 2 of Stage 2 if their timetable permits.
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major. Students who intend to take a Psychology elective in Stage 3 should take these courses):
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major. Students who intend to take a Psychology elective in Stage 3 should take these courses):
- PSYC1001 Psychology 1A (6 UOC)
Semester 2
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
Stage 3
Semester 1
Semester 1
Plus 6 UOC from:
- ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy 1 (6 UOC)
- OPTM3131 Ocular Disease 3A (6 UOC)
- PSYC3221 Vision and Brain (6 UOC)
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
- PSYC2001 Research Methods 2 (6 UOC)
Semester 2
Plus 6 UOC from:
- PSYC3211 Cognitive Science (6 UOC)
- OPTM3231 Ocular Diseases 3B (6 UOC)
- ANAT3131 Functional Anatomy 1 (6 UOC)*
- VISN3131 Visual Optical Instruments and Recent Trends (6 UOC)**
*Students may elect to enrol in ANAT3131 in Stage 2, Semester 2
**VISN3131 Visual Optical Instruments and Recent Trends is offered contingent on sufficient enrolments
**VISN3131 Visual Optical Instruments and Recent Trends is offered contingent on sufficient enrolments
Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science program 3952 are required to take the following 6 UOC course in Stage 3:
- OPTM3131 Ocular Disease 3A (6 UOC)
- OPTM3231 Ocular Disease 3B (6 UOC)
For students enrolled in or applying for transfer into a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (3962):
The course VISN1101 Seeing the World: Perspectives from Vision Science (6 UOC) will be counted in-place of SCIF1121/1131 for students enrolled in or applying for transfer into the Bachelor of Advance Science (Honours) (3962) with a Major in Vision Science.
It is highly recommended that Advanced Science students majoring in Vision Science take SCIF2041 and SCIF3041 in Stages 2 and 3.
For students intending to take Psychology electives in Stage 2 and Stage 3:
It is important that you choose your electives carefully so you can meet the prerequisites for Stage 2 and Stage 3 Psychology elective courses.
The course VISN1101 Seeing the World: Perspectives from Vision Science (6 UOC) will be counted in-place of SCIF1121/1131 for students enrolled in or applying for transfer into the Bachelor of Advance Science (Honours) (3962) with a Major in Vision Science.
It is highly recommended that Advanced Science students majoring in Vision Science take SCIF2041 and SCIF3041 in Stages 2 and 3.
For students intending to take Psychology electives in Stage 2 and Stage 3:
It is important that you choose your electives carefully so you can meet the prerequisites for Stage 2 and Stage 3 Psychology elective courses.
