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THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH HONOURS IN

OPTOMETRY

Definitive Programme Document (Credit-based)

2007

CONTENTS

General Information Page 2

Programme Aims Page 3

Entrance Qualifications Page 5

Curriculum Page 6

Clinical Training Page 14

Criteria for Progression and Award Page 15

Outline Syllabuses Page 26

This Definitive Programme Document is subject to review and changes which the School of Optometry can decide to make from time to time. Students will be informed of the changes as and when appropriate. Updated on 23 August 2007

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GENERAL INFORMATION Programme title : Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Optometry Department offering the programme : School of Optometry Programme structure and normal : Four-year full-time with integrated clinical duration education Final award : Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours

Implementation date : October 1990

Entrance quota : 35

Validity of this document : from September 2007

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PROGRAMME AIMS 1. Specific aims related to the profession of Optometry 1.1. To educate students to become an independent, competent and caring optometrist, who can provide comprehensive and high quality optometric service. 1.2. To educate students to become an optometrist who is reflective, is aware of his full area of responsibilities, accountable for his professional actions and embrace new developments in clinical practice. 1.3. To educate students to become an enthusiastic, ethical practitioner who will contribute to the development of Optometry in Hong Kong. 1.4. To provide the student with some insight in research/post-graduate work in the optometry and vision science. 2. General aims These are related to the provision of a general education as well as to the profession: 2.1. To develop the independence of thought and action and goals setting skills necessary for a primary health care practitioner. 2.2. To provide a foundation for the development of an intellectually curious and questioning individual, with the desire to keep himself well informed on issues both within and without the science and practice of optometry. 2.3. To develop the communicative skills of the student, both spoken and written, in both the vocational and non- vocational spheres of life. 2.4. To provide a background of experience and motivation for the student's contribution to the civic and social welfare of his community. 2.5. To prepare the student for life long learning.

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3. Programe Outcomes On completion of the programme, the student shall demonstrate: 3.1. appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes for practicing optometry

3.2. competency in optometric management

3.3. high ethical standards

3.4. effective communication skills

3.5. effective information management skills

3.6. life long learning practices

3.7. critical thinking ability

3.8. care and concern for the community by promoting and participating in professional and

community activities at a local, national and international level

3.9. goal setting skills to advance oneself and the profession

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ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS The minimum requirements for entrance to this programme are : Possession of either Grade E in 2 subjects at HKALE; OR Grade E in 1 subject at HKALE, and Grade E in 2 subjets at AS-level; AND Grade E in Use of English at AS-level*; AND Either Grade E in Chinese Language & Culture at AS-level; OR Grade E in Chinese Language & Literature at HKALE; OR Grade D in a language other than Chinese and English at HKCEE; AND Grade E in 5 subjects at HKCEE including Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Chemistry. * Satisfactory performance in the Supplementary English Examination for Chinese-medium school students may be accepted as an equivalent.

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CURRICULUM The programme consists of four main subject areas, namely : • basic sciences • optometric sciences • clinical sciences • clinical and professional training Each semester builds upon knowledge gained in the previous semester and within each semester subjects are closely linked. The programme structure is shown in Tables 1 - 6.

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Table 1. Foundation Year Curriculum

Semester Subject Total Hours Credits Level Elective or

Compulsory1 Foundation Mathematics I for

Science and Engineering (AMA103)

28 lec14 tut/

presentation

3 1 C

1 Understanding the Hong Kong Community (APSS184)

28 lec14 sem

3 1 C

1 English for University Studies I (ELC1004)

42 sem 3 1 C

1 Foundation Year Seminar I (HSS1001)

16 lec/tut 1 1 C

1 College Physics I (AP101)* and/or Fundamental Chemistry (ABCT103)*

34 lec8 lab

36 lec6 tut

3 3

1 1

E

E

1 Discovering Psychology (APSS185)

28 lec14 sem

3 1 E*

1 Elementary Cantonese (CBS2050)

42 sem 3 2 E*

Total in semester 1 226 hrs 16 2 Logic: Qualitative and

Quantitative (AMA105) 28 lec14 tut

3 1 C

2 English for University Studies II (ELC1005)

42 sem 3 1 C

2 Foundation Year Seminar II (Guided Study) (SO101)

12 discussion2 field study

1 1 C

2 Foundation Biology (ABCT102)#

32 lec10 tut

3 1 E

2 Understanding Ethics in Daily Life (APSS186)#

30 lec12 sem

3 1 E

2 Information Technology Systems (COMP111)#

28 lec28 lab

3 1 E

2 Extended Writing Skills (ELC1003)#

42 sem 3 1 E

Total in semester 2 224/238 hrs 16 * Students who do not take both ‘AP101 College Physics I’ and ‘ABCT103

Fundamental Chemistry’ are required to take one elective subject in semester 1. # Students are required to take 3 elective subjects in semester 2.

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Table 2. Curricula for Semesters 1 and 2


Compulsory1 Anatomy for Optometry

(SO206) 24 lec6 lab4 tut

2 2 C

1 Visual Science 1 (SO207) 28 lec12 lab 6 tut

3 2 C

1 Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry (ABCT212)

38 lec4 tut

3 2 C

1 Foundation Physiology I (ABCT216)

32 lec 6 lab6 tut

3 2 C

1 Foundation Mathematics (AMA212)

42 lec 3 3 C

1 Optics 1 (AP219) 18 lec10 lab

5 tut

2 2 C

1 Generic Anatomy (HSS201) 28 lec 14 lab

3 2 C

Total in semester 1 283 hrs 19 2 Clinical Optometry 1 (SO202) 24 lec

33 lab3 tut

3 field study

3 2 C

2 Ocular Physiology (SO209) 24 lec 9 lab

4 tut

2 2 C


3 3 C

2 Foundation Physiology II (ABCT217)

34 lec 4 lab6 tut

3 2 C

2 Optics 2 (AP229) 26 lec20 lab 6 tut

3 2 C

2 Applied Microbiology (HTI2516)

24 lec 6 lab

2 2 C

2 Foundation Pathology (HTI2812)

28 lec9 lab6 tut

3 2 C

Total in semester 2 313 hrs 19

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Table 3. Curricula for Semesters 3 and 4


Compulsory

3 Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 1 (SO307)

27 lec20 lab

5 tut/sem

3 3 C

3 Clinical Optometry 2 (SO308) 22 lec33 lab

3 tut3 field study

3 3 C

3 Applied Statistics and Research Methodology (SO316)

22 lec20 tut

3 3 C

3 Visual Science 3 (SO317) 34 lec6 lab6 tut

3 3 C

3 Psychology in Health Care (APSS386)

21 lec 21 tut/PBL

3 2 C

3 Putonghua for Optometry (CBS2016)

28 sem 2 2 C

Total in semester 3 271 hrs 17 4 Clinical Optometry 3 (SO310) 20 lec

33 lab3 tut

3 field study

3 3 C

4 Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 2 (SO311)

26 lec20 lab

6 tut/sem

3 3 C


3 3 C

4 Professional Studies (SO445) 16 lec 20 tut

3 4 C

4 Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451)

20 lec 24 lab

4 tut

6+ 4 C

4 Ocular Pathology 1 (SO452)

38 lec 4 tut

3 4 C

4 English in the Workplace for Optometry (ELC3605)

28 sem 2 3 C


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Table 4. Curricula for Semesters 5 and 6.


Compulsory

5 Clinical Binocular Vision (SO415)

28 lec 10 lab

10 tut/sem

3 4 C

5 Clinical Optometry 4 (SO443) 21 lec 36 lab

4 tut

3 4 C

5 Contact Lens Practice 2 (SO453)

30 lec 26 lab

6 tut

6 4 C

5 Ocular Pathology 2 (SO454)

38 lec 4 tut

3 4 C

5 General and Ocular Pharmacology 1 (SO455)

38 lec 4 tut

3 4 C


6 Optometry Clinic 1 (SO416) 84 clinic 4 field study

2 work-

integrated education

4 C

6 Community Optometry (SO421)

26 lec 4 field study

2 4 C

6 Optometry Specialisms (SO425) 34 lec 12 lab

9 field study

3 4 C

6 Case Conference 1 (SO432)

10 tut 2* 4 C

6 Project 1 (SO438)

14 proj 6+ 4 C

6 Contact Lens Clinic 1 (SO448) 42 clinic 2* work-


4 C

6 General and Ocular Pharmacology 2 (SO456)

38 lec 4 tut 2 lab

3 4 C

6 Practice Management 1 (SO458)

42 lec

3^ 4 C


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Table 5. Curricula for Semesters 7 and 8.


Compulsory7 Optometry Clinic 2 (SO441)

(includes 5 hospital rotations)

5 lec138 clinic

55 field study

4 work-


4 C

7 Project 2 (SO446)

42 proj 6+ 4 C

7 Contact Lens Clinic 2 (SO449) 42 clinic

2 work-


4 C

Total in semester 7 282 hrs 6 8 Case Conference 2 (SO433)

18 tut 2 4 C

8 Project 3 (SO447)

84 proj 6 4 C

8 Optometry Clinic 3 (SO457) 4 lec200 clinic

6 work-


4 C

8 Practice Management 2 (SO459) 42 lec

3 4 C


* A total of 2 credits will only be counted when the student has completed Contact Lens Clinic 2 and Case Conference 2, respectively, in semester 7 and 8.

^ A total of 3 credits will only be counted when the student has completed Practice Management 2 in semester 8.

+ A total of 6 credits will only be counted when the student has completed Contact Lens Practice 2 and Projects 3, respectively, in semester 5 and 8.

WIE denotes credits for work-integrated education.

Table 6. General Education Subjects

Sem Subject Total Hours Credits Level Elective or

Compulsory # General Education 1 42 lec/sem 2 2 E # General Education 2 42 lec/sem 2 2 E

# 2 General Education subjects will be taken at any semester. Total number of credits for foundation year 32

Total number of credits for academic subjects 113

Total number of credits for work-integrated education 14

Total number of credits 127

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Some subjects may require students to have registered and attended certain subjects before they are eligible to take those particular subjects. Table 7 list the specific requirement and Table 8 list the subjects that require pre-requisites.

Table 7

Subject Required pre-attended subjects Visual Science 2 (SO315) Anatomy for Optometry (SO206) Clinical Optometry 2 (SO308) Clinical Optometry 1 (SO202)

Visual Science 1 (SO207) Visual Science 3 (SO317) Anatomy for Optometry (SO206) Foundation Pathology (HTI2812) Generic Anatomy (HSS201) Clinical Optometry 3 (SO310) Clinical Optometry 2 (SO308)

Visual Science 2 (SO315) Ophthalmic Optics and Dispnesing 2 (SO311) Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 1 (SO307) Visual Science 4 (SO314) Anatomy for Optometry (SO206) Clinical Binocular Vision (SO415) Visual Science 2 (SO315) Ocular Pathology 1 (SO452) Anatomy for Optometry (SO206) Ocular Pathology 2 (SO454) Ocular Pathology 1 (SO452) General and Ocular Pharmacology 1 (SO455) Ocular Pathology 1 (SO452) General and Ocular Pharmacology 2 (SO456) Ocular Pathology 2 (SO454)

General and Ocular Pharmacology 1 (SO455) Clinical Optometry 4 (SO443)

Clinical Optometry 3 (SO310) Visual Science 4 (SO314)

Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451) Ocular Physiology (SO209) Visual Science 2 (SO315)

Contact Lens Practice 2 (SO453) Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 2 (SO311) Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451)

Project 1 (SO438) Applied Statistics and Research Methodology (SO316)

Project 2 (SO446) Project 1 (SO438) Project 3 (SO447) Project 2 (SO446) Case Conference 2 (SO433) Case Conference 1 (SO432) Practice Management 2 (SO459) Practice Management 1 (SO458)

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Table 8

Subject Required pre-requisites subjects

Optometry Clinic 1 (SO416)

1. Clinical Optometry 4 (SO443) 2. Clinical refresher workup* if Clinical Optometry 4 (SO443)

was completed six months ago or longer


1. All stages I to III subjects prefixed “SO” must be completed, 2. if Optometry Clinic 1 (SO416) was completed six months ago

or longer, an additional clinical refresher workup* will be prescribed to maintain his/her knowledge in current clinical care.


1. Optometry Clinic 2 (SO441), 2. if “Optometry Clinic 2” was completed six months ago or

longer, an additional clinical refresher workup* will be prescribed to maintain his/her knowledge in current clinical care.

Contact Lens Clinic 1 (SO448)

1. Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451), and Contact Lens Practice 2 (SO453)

2. if either “Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451)” or “Contact Lens Practice 2 (SO453)” was completed six months ago or longer, an additional clinical refresher workup* will be prescribed to maintain his/her knowledge in current clinical care.

Contact Lens Clinic 2 (SO449)

1. All stages I to III subjects prefixed “SO” must be completed 2. Contact Lens Clinic 1 (SO448) 3. if “Contact Lens Clinic 1” was completed six months ago or

longer, an additional clinical refresher workup* will be prescribed to maintain his/her knowledge in current clinical care.

Case Conference 2 (SO433)


* The “clinical refresher workup” comprises a series of sit-in observations and assessment

of clinical techniques in The Optometry Clinic. It aims to maintain the student the knowledge in current clinical care. The student must complete this clinical refresher workup satisfactorily to enable him/her to register for this subject.

A student is eligible to progress into the clinical training year, that is, stage 4, only if he/she passes all the subjects prescribed in stage 1 to stage 3 except the general education subjects.

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CLINICAL TRAINING During this programme students will participate in clinical sessions to prepare them for practice as optometrist’s. The clinical training proceeds in two phases, firstly in the clinical laboratory, and secondly in the Optometry Clinic, examining patients. The first phase of clinical training commences in Semester 2, and continues through Semester 5. Here the student is taught the techniques that make up the basic routine eye examination. Familiarity with clinical techniques is emphasised in the clinical laboratory, and applications of techniques are described through lectures and tutorials. In Semester 4 and 5, more specialised optometric techniques are introduced, and methods of optometric treatment outlined. The second phase of clinical training commences in Semester 6 and continues into Semester 7 and 8. This takes place in the Optometry Clinic, where the student will conduct eye examinations, under the close supervision of a clinical supervisor, for patients drawn from the University population and the general public. The student will learn to determine the examination required for each patient, and decide on the appropriate management and treatment for the patient. This allows the student to bring together elements of programme materials from the previous years. Clinical training in the Optometry Clinic is supported by Case Conference, where teaching staff and students discuss aspects of patient examination and clinical decision-making. Students will be required to attend clinical session in the afternoon and evening. Rotations to external sites or satellite clinics will also be part of the clinical training. Students are required to purchase some items of optometric equipment for their own use. These will be used during their training and after graduation. Full details of the equipment necessary will be provided at the start of Semester 2, at which time it will be necessary to obtain them. The approximate cost of the equipment needed is HK$5,000. Financial assistance may be available through the "Grants and Loans Scheme", details of which are available from the Student Affairs Office. Additionally, students may be required to pay a refundable "clinic equipment deposit" of approximately $500 at the start of Semester 6.

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CRITERIA FOR PROGRESSION AND AWARD 1. Principles of Assessment 1.1. The prime purpose of assessment is to enable students to demonstrate that they have met the aims and objectives of the academic programme, in particular that they have fulfilled the learning outcomes requirement of each subject and have, at the end of their study achieved the standard apropriate to the award. Appropriate methods of assessment will be employed to achieve this purpose. The assessment methods will also allow discrimination between the performance of students in each subject. 1.2. Assessment will also serve as feedback to students. Students will be informed of their performance in the assessent so that they are aware of their progress and attainment. 1.3. The ultimate authority in the University for the confirmation of academic decisions is the Senate, but for practical reasons, the Senate has delegated to the Faculty Boards the authority to confirm the decisions of Boards of Examiners provided these are made within the framework of the General Assessment Regulations. Recommendation from Board of Examiners which fall outside these Regulations shall be ratified by the Academic Regulations Committee and reported to the Senate. 2. Subject Grades and GPA The format of assessment for individual subject is shown in Tables 9 to 13. A subject grade for the overall performance is awarded by applying the criteria shown below:

Grade Description A+ A

Excellent

B+ B

Good

C+ C

Satisfactory

D+ D

Marginal

F Failure

‘F’ is a subject failure grade and all others (‘D’ to ‘A+’) are subject pass grades.

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2.1. Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) A numeral grade point is assigned to each letter grade, as follows:

Grade Description A+ 4.5 A 4 B+ 3.5 B 3 C+ 2.5 C 2 D+ 1.5 D 1 F 0

At the end of each semester, a Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed as follows:

ValueCredit Subject

ValueCredit Subject Point x GradeSubjectGPA*

n

n

Σ

Σ=

where n = number of all subjects taken by the student up to and including the latest semester, inclusive of failed subjects

2.2. Exempted, ungraded or incomplete subjects, and subjects for which credit transfer has been approved without a grade assigned to it, will be excluded from the GPA calculation. In addition, subject for which a student has been allowed to withdraw from (i.e. those with the grade ‘W’) will be excluded. Subject which has been given an "S" subject code i.e. absent from examination, will be included in the GPA calculation and will be counted as "zero" grade point. The GPA is therefore the unweighted cumulative average, calculated for all subjects, including failed subjects, taken by a student from the start of the programme to a particular reference point in time. GPA is an indicator of overall performance. 2.3. Any subjects passed after the graduation requirement has been met or subjects taken on top of the prescribed credit requirements for award shall not be taken into account in the grade point calculation for award classification (see Sections 2.1 and 2.2 above). However, if a student passes more elective subjects (or optional subjects) than the requirement for graduation in or before the semester within which he becomes eligible for award, the elective subjects (or optional subject) with higher contribution (with the exception of the additional subjects taken out of interest and not for satisfying the award requirements) shall be counted in the grade point calculation for award classification (i.e. the passed subjects with lower contribution will be excluded from the grade point calculation for award classification), irrespective of when the excessive elective subjects (or optional subjects) are enrolled. * Remark: overall GPA cap at 4

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Table 9. Foundation Year Curriculum

Subject Subject Code Total Hours

Assessment Structure

SEMESTER 1

Foundation Mathematics I for Science and Engineering

AMA103 42 CW 40%

Exam 60%

Understanding the Hong Kong Community

APSS184 42 CW 100%

English for University Studies I

ELC1004 42 CW 100%

Foundation Year Seminar I HSS1001 16 CW 100%

College Physics I*

AP101

42

CW 40%

Exam 60%

Fundamental Chemistry* ABCT103 42 CW 60%

Exam 40%

Discovering Psychology* APSS185 42 CW 100%

Elementary Cantonese* CBS2050 42 CW 100% SEMESTER 2

Logic: Qualitative and Quantitative

AMA105 42 CW 40%

Exam 60%

English for University Studies II

ELC1005 42 CW 100%

Foundation Year Seminar II SO101 14 CW 100%

Foundation Biology# ABCT102 42 CW 50%

Exam 50%

Understanding Ethics in Daily Life#

APSS186 42 CW 100%

Information Technology Systems#

COMP111 56 CW 60%

Exam 40%

Extended Writing Skills# ELC1003 42 CW 100%

* Students who do not take both ‘College Physics I’ and ‘Fundamental Chemistry’ are required to take one elective subject in semester 1.

# Students are required to take 3 elective subjects in semester 2.

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Table 10. Stage 1



SEMESTER 1

Anatomy for Optometry SO206 34 CW 50% Exam 50%

Visual Science 1

SO207 46 CW 40% Exam 60%

Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry

ABCT212 42 CW 50% Exam 50%

Foundation Physiology I ABCT216 44 CW 50% Exam 50%

Foundation Mathematics AMA212 42 CW 40% Exam 60%

Optics 1 AP219 33 CW 40% Exam 60%

Generic Anatomy HSS201 42 CW 50% Exam 50%

SEMESTER 2

Clinical Optometry 1 SO202 63 CW 60% Exam 40%

Ocular Physiology SO209 37 CW 50% Exam 50%

Visual Science 2 SO315 44 CW 40% Exam 60%

Foundation Physiology II ABCT217 44 CW 50% Exam 50%

Optics 2 AP229 52 CW 40% Exam 60%

Applied Microbiology HTI2516 30 CW 50% Exam 50%

Foundation Pathology HTI2812 43 CW 40% Exam 60%

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Table 11. Stage 2



SEMESTER 3

Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 1

SO307 52 CW 40% Exam 60%


Applied Statistics and Research Methodology

SO316 42 CW 100%


Psychology in Health Care

APSS386 42 CW 100%

Putonghua for Optometry

CBS2016 28 CW 100%

SEMESTER 4


Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 2

SO311 52 CW 40% Exam 60%


Professional Studies

SO445 36 CW 100%

Contact Lens Practice 1 SO451 48 CW 100% Ocular Pathology 1

SO452 42 CW 50%

Exam 50% English in the Workplace for Optometry

ELC3605 28 CW 100%

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Table 12. Stage 3



SEMESTER 5

Clinical Binocular Vision SO415 48 CW 40% Exam 60%


Contact Lens Practice 2 SO453 62 CW 70% Exam 30%

Ocular Pathology 2

SO454 42 CW 50% Exam 50%

General and Ocular Pharmacology 1

SO455 42 CW 50% Exam 50%

SEMESTER 6

Optometry Clinic 1

SO416 88 CW 100%

Community Optometry

SO421 30 CW 100%

Optometry Specialisms SO425 55 CW 40% Exam 60%

Case Conference 1

SO432 10 CW 100%

Project 1

SO438 14 CW 100%

Contact Lens Clinic 1

SO448 42 CW 100%

General and Ocular Pharmacology 2

SO456 44 CW 50% Exam 50%

Practice Management 1

SO458 42 CW 100%

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Table 13. Stage 4



SEMESTER 7

Optometry Clinic 2 (includes 5 hospital rotations)

SO441 198 CW 100%

Project 2

SO446 42 CW 100%

Contact Lens Clinic 2

SO449 42 CW 100%

SEMESTER 8

Case Conference 2

SO433 18 CW 100%

Project 3

SO447 84 CW 100%

Optometry Clinic 3

SO457 204 CW 100%

Practice Management 2

SO459 42 CW 100%

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3. Progression and Award The Board of Examiners shall, at the end of each semester, determine whether each student is (i) eligible for progression towards an award; or (ii) eligible for an award; or (iii) required to be deregistered from the programme. 3.1. When a student has a Grade Point Average (GPA) (see Section 2.1) lower than 2.0, he will be put on academic probation in the following semester. Once when a student is able to pull his GPA up to 2.0 or above at the end of the probation semester, the status of "academic probation" will be lifted. The status of "academic probation" will be reflected in the examination result notification but not in transcript of studies. 3.2. A student will have ‘progressing’ status unless he falls within the following categories, either of which may be regarded as ground for deregistration from the programme: (i) the student has exceeded the maximum period of registration for that programme as

specified in the definitive programme document; or (ii) the student’s GPA is lower than 2.0 for two consecutive semesters and his Semester

GPA in the second semester is also lower than 2.0; or (iii) the student’s GPA is lower than 2.0 for three consecutive semesters; or (iv) students who fail a subject twice will be deregistered from the programme; or (v) students who fail more than two subjects in any semester will be deregistered from

the programme; or (vi) students who are found guilty of cheating will be deregistered from the programme. In addition to the above, students should also note the following: (i) no students are allowed to take less than 9 credits in any semester for stages 1, 2 and

3, unless prescribed by the school. (ii) BSc (Hons) in Optometry must be completed within 6 years. Notwithstanding Sections 3.2 (ii) and 3.2 (iii) above, a student may be de-registered from the programme enrolled before time specified in Sections 3.2 (ii) or 3.2 (iii) above if his academic performance is poor to the extent that the Board of Examiners deems that his chance of attaining a GPA of 2.0 at the end of the programme is slim or impossible.

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In the event that there are good reasons, the Board of Examiners has the discretion to allow the students who fall into categroies as stated in Sections 3.2 (ii) or 3.2 (iii) above to stay on the programme, and these cases should be reported to Faculty Board for information. 3.3. It is the responsibility of the subject lecturer or co-ordinator to communicate, early in the semester, the criteria and method for computing the coursework and examination results towards the final grade for an individual subject. The contribution made by each student in coursework involving a group effort will be determined and assessed separately. 3.4. A student who has been absent from an examination (or other assessment procedures) due to illness or other good causes acceptable to the subject Assessment Review Panel, may be assessed and this shall be regarded as a first assessment.

3.5. Normally, students may retake only those subjects which they have failed, i.e. obtained an F grade. Students are normally not allowed to retake subjects for which they have passed with grade C or above. Retaking of a subject which has been passed at grade D or D+ will require the approval of the department.

3.6. If a subject is taken twice, only the grade obtained after retaking the subject will be included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).

3.7. If a student is unable to complete all the assessment components of a subject due to illness or other circumstances beyond his control, and considered by the Subject Assessment Review Panel as legitimate, the Panel will determine whether the student will have to complete the assessment and, if so, by what means. 4. Attendance 4.1. Students who do not meet the following attendance requirements will fail the subjects: (i) students are required to attend not fewer than 90% of lectures of all subjects. (ii) students are required to attend all the laboratory sessions and be present within the

first 15 minutes after the session starts. 4.2. A student who is unable to attend because of illness will be required to produce a medical certificate.

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5. Clinical Assessment 5.1. Clinical classes will be assessed on a continuous basis. 5.2. In view of the importance of the clinical component of the programme, a careful and regular review of student progress will be conducted. Any student whose clinical progress at any stage during the academic year is considered to be unsatisfactory may be required to undertake additional clinical work at the discretion of the programme leader after discussion with the Clinic Chief. Students may be required to stop clinical training at any time if there is evidence of unsafe practice. 6. Eligibility for Award 6.1. The maximum time for the completion of the programme is 6 years, except when the School’s approval is obtained. 6.2. A student would be eligible for award if he satisfies all the conditions listed below and be of good standing:

(i) Accumulation of the minimum of 122 credits, (ii) Satisfying all the ‘compulsory’ and ‘elective’ requirements (i.e. 118 units in

compulsory subjects and 4 units in elective subjects) defined in the definitive programme document, and

(iii) Having a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above at the end of the programme. 6.3. A student is required to graduate as soon as he satisfies all the conditions for award (see Section 6.2 above). Subject to the maximum study load of 21 credits per semester, a student may take more credits than he needs to graduate on top of the prescribed credit requirements for his award in or before the semester within which he becomes eligible for award.

The following are guidelines for Boards of Examiners’ reference in determining award classifications:

Classification Guidelines

1st Class Honours The student’s performance/attainment is outstanding, and identifies him as exceptionally able in the field covered by the programme in question.

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2nd Class Honours (Division 1)

The student has reached a standard of performance/attainment which is more than satisfactory but less than excellent.

Classification Guidelines

2nd Class Honours (Division 2)

The student has reached a standard of performance/attainment judged to be satisfactory, and clearly higher than the ‘essential minimum’ required for graduation.

3rd Class Honours The student has attained the ‘essential minimum’

required for graduation at a standard ranging from just adequate to just satisfactory.

6.4. A Pass-without-Honours degree award will be recommended only under exceptional circumstances, when the student has demonstrated a level of final attainment which is below the ‘essential minimum’ required for graduation with Honours from the programme in question, but when he has nonetheless covered the prescribed work of the programme in an adequate fashion, while failing to show sufficient evidence of the intellectual calibre expected of Honours degree graduates.

6.5. If a student is unable to complete the requirements of the programme in question for the award, due to illness or other circumstances which are beyond his control, and considered by the Board of Examiners as legitimate, the Faculty Board will determine whether the student will be granted an aegrotat award.

6.6. A student who has been offered an aegrotat award shall have the right to opt either to accept such an award, or request to be assessed on another occasion to be stipulated by the Board of Examiners; the student’s exercise of this option shall be irrevocable.

6.7. The acceptance of an aegrotat award by a student shall disqualify him from any subsequent assessment for the same award.

6.8. An Aegrotat Award shall normally not be classified and the award parchment shall not clearly state that is is an aegrotat award.

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OUTLINE SYLLABUSES SEMESTER ONE Anatomy for Optometry (SO206) Embryology of the eye The orbit Structures and media within the eyeball The ocular adnexa Nerve supply to the eye, orbit and adnexa Vasculature in the eye, orbit and adnexa The visual pathway The extra-ocular muscles Visual Science 1 (SO207) Measurement of ocular components Optics of the eye Emmetropia and ametropia Visual acuity Optometers Retinal image size and magnification Accommodation Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry (ABCT212) Cell structure and functions Cell cycles and development of cell specificity in eukaryotes Introduction to modern methods in cell biology Structure, properties and functions of molecules of life Catabolism and generation of energy Biosynthesis and utilization of energy Foundation Physiology I (ABCT216) Tissue types and organization Nervous system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Foundation Mathematics (AMA212) Basic mathematics Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Optics 1 (AP219) Optics of thick lenses and lens systems Lens aberrations Optical instruments

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Generic Anatomy (HSS201) Foundation lecture series in Regional and Systemic Anatomy: - Introduction to the human body and anatomical terminology - Skin (Integumentary system) - Skeletal system - Muscular system - Nervous system - Special senses - Cardiovascular system - Respiratory system - Blood, Lymphatic & Immune system - Digestive system - Renal (Urinary) system - Endocrine system - Reproductive system Practical and tutorial sessions in integration in Regional and Systemic Anatomy Introduction to Normal Imaging Anatomy SEMESTER TWO Clinical Optometry 1 (SO202) The preliminary examination Assessment of visual acuity Retinoscopy Clinical use of keratometry in refraction Auxiliary refractive techniques Subjective refraction Ocular Physiology (SO209) The cornea The uveal tract The retina Production and drainage of aqueous humour Intraocular pressure The vitreous humour The crystalline lens Accommodation The pupil Reflex arcs The eyelids Production and drainage of tears Retinal photochemistry

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Visual Science 2 (SO315) Binocular vision in humans and other animals Binocular interaction Sensory aspects of binocular vision Depth perception and stereopsis Aniseikonia Normal eye movements Fusional responses and near vision complex Development of normal binocular vision Ocular transmission and aberrations Entoptic phenomena Foundation Physiology II (ABCT217) Digestive system Immune system Motor system Reproductive system Renal system Optics 2 (AP229) Wave nature of light Production and Measurement of light Applied Microbiology (HTI2516) Introduction to microbiological principles Characteristics of micro-organisms Bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens Parasitism Spread of micro-organisms and disease Control of cross infection Eye infections: an introduction Chemotherapeutics : an introduction Biodeterioration Sterilization and disinfection Care of optical instruments Foundation Pathology (HTI2812) Principle of diseases Introduction to the study of the patterns, causes, mechanisms and effects of diseases Cellular adaptive responses to injury and in disease Tissue responses to microbial infections Immune, infective, environmental and nutritional factors in disease Neoplasia Molecular mechanisms in cell proliferation and necrosis Pathology topics in Hong Kong Selected topics relevant to the prevalence of disease in the local area will be discussed in terms of the mode of disease pattern, causes, mechanisms, effects and complications.

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SEMESTER THREE Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 1 (SO307) Vergence method of ray tracing Basic optic properties of single vision lenses Ophthalmic lens power and form presentation Ophthalmic prism and lens decentration Obliquely crossed cylinders Accurate transposition Lens materials and fabrication Lenticular and Fresnel lenses Frame material and types Frame and face measurement Clinical Optometry 2 (SO308) Accommodation and presbyopia Investigation of binocularity Slitlamp biomicroscopy Clinical uses of diagnostic drugs Intraocular pressure and tonometry Sphygmomanometry and Ophthalmodynamometry Applied Statistics & Research Methodology (SO316) Research ethics Reviewing and criticising the literature Structuring a literature review Generating hypotheses Experimental design Describing and displaying quantitative and qualitative data Choosing and using appropriate statistical tools Interpreting and reporting the results of statistical tests Visual Science 3 (SO317) Anatomy of the visual pathway - brief revision Light and the visual system Retinal integration of visual information Electrophysiology of the visual system Neural organization of the visual system in the brain Coding in the visual system Psychology for Health Care (APSS386) Conceptual approaches to behavioural studies Developmental issues across the life span Psychological functioning Communication and interpersonal skills Fundamentals of group dynamics Diagnosis, assessment and treatment of dyslexic children Patients needs and management

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Putonghua for Optometry (CBS2016) Comprehensive revision on Putonghua communication skills In-depth practice on Putonghua listening comprehension skills Professional communication SEMESTER FOUR Clinical Optometry 3 (SO310) Direct ophthalmoscopy Indirect ophthalmoscopy Fundus biomicroscopy Gonioscopy Visual fields and visual field tests Macular functions Contrast Sensitivity Function Colour vision Photo-documentation Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 2 (SO311) Bifocals and trifocals Multifocals Lens thickness considerations and calculations Lens effectivity Spectacle lens design Tinted lenses Spectacle fitting Visual Science 4 (SO314) Psychophysics of measurement Spatial vision Temporal vision Introduction to Colorimetry Visual perception Professional Studies (SO445) Introduction to legal system in Hong Kong Biomedical ethics Medical negligence Consent Confidentiality and privacy issues Optometry legislation in Hong Kong Code of Practice Professional issues

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Contact Lens Practice 1 (SO451) Corneal shape and measurements Corneal physiology and lens wear Properties of contact lens materials Lens verification Astigmatism and contact lenses Soft lenses Solutions and stains Ocular Pathology 1 (SO452) Diseases of the eyelids and the lacrimal system Corneal and conjunctival problems Diseases of the sclera and uveal tract Crystalline lens and cataract Ocular injury and trauma Conditions of the orbit and orbital structures Refractive surgery Clinical aspects of ultrasound, CT and MRI Glaucoma English in the Workplace for Optometry (ELC3605) Spoken communication in the workplace Written communication in the workplace Language appropriacy Language development SEMESTER FIVE Clinical Binocular Vision (SO415) Vision therapy concepts Heterophoria and its management Accommodation and convergence anomalies Heterotropia Sensory adaptations Comitant strabismus Incomitant strabismus Management of strabismus Nystagmus Clinical Optometry 4 (SO443) Electrophysiology Ultrasonography and other imaging technique Case history taking and symptomatology and headache Advanced Optometric Investigation Prescription decisions Clinical case management Inter- and intra-profession communication

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Contact Lens Practice 2 (SO453) Optics Rigid and gas permeable rigid lenses fitting Contact lens consultations Complications of contact lens wear – ocular & lens (deposits) Extended wear lenses Cosmetic contact lenses Contact lenses for presbyopes and keratoconus Introduction to Orthokeratology Ocular Pathology 2 (SO454) Diseases of the vitreous and retina Ocular signs of systemic diseases Neuro-ophthalmology Conditions requiring immediate referral General and Ocular Pharmacology 1 (SO455) Sources of pharmaceutical agents Pharmacokinetic Pharmacodynamic Preservatives Legal classification of drugs in Hong Kong Pharmaceutical aspects of ophthalmic pharmaceutical agents, forms and methods of administration Factors affecting efficacy and stability of ophthalmic preparations Miotics Mydriatics Cycloplegics Local anaesthetics Staining agents Anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agents C.P.R. Recognition of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack How to provide CPR until medical help arrives How to give first aid for choking SEMESTER SIX Optometry Clinic 1 (SO416) Patient examination Application of clinical procedures Spectacle frame dispensing and adjustment Community Optometry (SO421) Role of optometrists in the community Visual screening Lighting Visual hazards and ocular protection in occupations and sports Visual ergonomics and lighting Visual display terminal (VDT)

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Optometry Specialisms (SO425) Paediatric Optometry Visual and refractive development and norms Clinical examination of children Management of visual problems in children Low Vision Visual impairment defined Examination of the low vision patient Optical aspects of low vision aids Prescription techniques of low vision aids Management of low vision patients Low vision services in Hong Kong Recent research Geriatric Optometry Anatomic and physiologic change with age Changes in visual functions with age Examining the aging patient Aphakia and pseudophakos The housebound or bedridden patient Case Conference 1 (SO432) Case Conference 1 comprises seminars on case presentation (both verbal and written) and on communication with fellow professionals. Project 1 (SO438) There is no formal syllabus for this subject. A detailed description of the operation of Project is provided to students and project supervisors. Contact Lens Clinic 1 (SO448) Patient examination Case analysis Prescribing, care and treatment General and Ocular Pharmacology 2 (SO456) Anti-infective pharmaceuticals for ocular diseases Medical treatment of glaucoma Medical treatment of dry eye, contact lens related problems, and problems associated with refractive surgery Systemic side effects of ocular pharmaceutical agents Ocular side effects of systemically administered pharmaceutical agents Practical on epilation, punctual occlusion and irrigation of the lacrimal system Practice Management 1 (SO458) Starting a practice Marketing Accounting & taxation Management systems Financial management Managing staff Estate planning

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SEMESTER SEVEN Optometry Clinic 2 (SO441) Primary care optometric examination and counselling Case analysis Prescribing vision care and treatment Hospital visits Project 2 (SO446) There is no formal syllabus for this subject. A detailed description of the operation of Project is provided to students and project supervisors. Contact Lens Clinic 2 (SO449) Patient examination Case analysis Prescribing, care and treatment SEMESTER EIGHT Case Conference 2 (SO433) Students will present cases both verbally (in small groups) and in writing (individually). Project 3 (SO447) There is no formal syllabus for this subject. A detailed description of the operation of Project is provided to students and project supervisors. Optometry Clinic 3 (SO457) Primary care optometric examination and counselling Case analysis Prescribing vision care and treatment Practice Management 2 (SO459) Starting a practice Marketing Accounting & taxation Management systems Financial management Managing staff Estate planning This document is effective, until further notice, for students entering from September 2007 onwards.

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