OPTO30282 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Christine Dickinson Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>The unit aims to use the foundation knowledge gained in earlier courses, to show how the environment and vision of the individual can be optimised for the efficient performance of visual tasks.</p> <p>Students should be able to:</p><ul> <li>demonstrate an understanding of photometric principles and the ability to relate these to measurements of light in the working environment</li> <li>demonstrate the ability to be able to advise patients regarding the visual aspects of their work and leisure activities, and to know about relevant standards</li> <li>recommend appropriate eyewear in a sporting or occupational context, and to understand the relevant standards</li> <li>demonstrate a working knowledge of visual problems encountered in the workplace and the general environment</li> <li>demonstrate the ability to apply these general principles to novel examples.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Light: fundamentals of measurement and the electromagnetic spectrum; photometric vs radiometric units; light sources and their characteristics (efficacy, spectral power distribution); interior lighting design.</li> <li>Visual performance: effect of lighting on practical tasks; avoiding disability and discomfort glare; occupational visual standards and visual task analysis; visual screening and visual training (eg for sport); the importance of vision in falls.</li> <li>Hazards: Mechanical, chemical and radiation; recommendations and standards for eye protection; DSEs and occupational advice.</li> <li>Colour vision: the design of appropriate tests to offer vocational advice.</li> <li>Vision and driving.</li> <li>Lighting for low vision.</li> <li>Blue light and its role in ocular hazards and circadian rhythms.</li></ul> 0 Other 100% <ul><li>Blog post and critical comment (10%)</li><li>Group presentation on blog topic (15%)</li><li>Group presentation on visual task analysis (15%)</li><li>An open book online assessment on campus (1 hour with additional 15 minutes reading time) with 2 questions (60%)&nbsp;</li></ul> <p>Formative feedback from MCQ questions during each learning activity.</p> OPTO20080 Dispensing B Pre-Requisite Compulsory BSc (Hons) Optometry BSc (Hons) Optometry Second Year Mandatory MSci Optometry MSci Optometry Second Year Mandatory N <ul> <li>Boyce, PR (2003) Human Factors in Lighting (2nd edition). Taylor &amp; Francis.</li> <li>North, RV (2001) Work and the Eye (2nd edition). Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.</li></ul> 0 0 0