Form AS 140
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Subject Description Form
Please read the notes at the end of the table carefully before completing the form.
Subject Code SO2D01
Subject Title Eyes on Vision
Credit Value 3
Level 2
Pre-requisite / Nil
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
It is said that our eyes are “Windows to our souls”. Indeed, vision is one of the
Objectives most crucial elements in the way we comprehend our world. The objectives of
this subject are to
• educate students on the basic structures and functions of the eye
• guide students to apply concepts about vision and eye care to daily life
• encourage students to evaluate the accuracy of information about the eye and
vision from a variety of sources in the era of technological advancements
• enhance students’ ability to learn-to-learn through self-reflection, peer-
assessment and exploration of relevant generative artificial intelligence and
technological advances in assignments
Students will be more knowledgeable about their own eyes and be able to share
advice about eye protection with family and friends. They will also be
adequately equipped to debunk myths about the eyes and vision.
Intended Learning Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Outcomes a. acquire a general knowledge of the human eye structures and functions
b. estimate the resolution capability of the human eye and describe how
(Note 1) vision can be measured
c. recognize how deficiency in depth perception and colour vision will
affect our daily lives
d. identify common eye conditions and eye diseases including refractive
errors and ways of corrections
e. apply approaches to protect the eyes from injury, improve general eye
hygiene and take good care of the eyes
f. employ a variety of ethical strategies and advanced technologies to
research, design, construct, and disseminate knowledge on a topic
related to eyes or vision, while upholding the principles of technological
social responsibility and academic integrity
g. evaluate information from a variety of sources and debunk myths about
the eyes and vision
Subject Synopsis/ • Basic anatomy and physiology of the human eye
Indicative Syllabus • Resolution capability of the eye
• Perception of depth and colour
(Note 2) • Introduction to refractive errors of the eye
- Short-sightedness
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- Long-sightedness
- Astigmatism
• Methods for correcting refractive errors
- Spectacles: selecting frames and lenses
- Contact Lenses: general indications & contraindications of lens
wear; Do’s and Don'ts
• Eye protection from UV radiation and sports
• How to take good care of the eyes
• Introduction to Primary Eye Care
• Myths about the eyes and vision
• Multimedia (eg. Video/Powerpoint show) Project
- Group work
- Presentation on a topic of choice to deliver a message which can
be a set of instructions, information, advice, or debunking myths
on the eye or vision
Online component:
Teaching/Learning
This subject will be delivered in a blended-learning approach. Students
Methodology
will enroll in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘How We See the
(Note 3) World: Visual Function and Eye Health’ developed by PolyU School of
Optometry. The MOOC consists of reading materials, virtual labs,
knowledge checks, assignments and reflective writings which are
designed to help students understand vision, how visual functions relate
to their daily lives and how they can take better care of their eyes.
Students are required to complete each module according to the timetable
described in the teaching schedule.
Self-paced practical sessions will be facilitated by the 3D Eye Model
App developed by PolyU School of Optometry. The Eye Model can be
installed in students’ digital devices to encourage active learning and
consolidate understanding.
Face-to-face component:
Mini-lectures and tutorials will be used to explore and clarify key issues
of the main topics and host hands-on in-class activities. The face-to-face
component will be the primary forum for staff to encourage critical
thinking using cases, real-life examples and evidence from the literature.
This platform will also encourage students and staff to explore ideas
together where appropriate to facilitate staff-student partnership and co-
creation of the curriculum.
Online small-group tutorials/discussions will be a platform for
students to play an active role in their learning by reflecting, discussing
and/or debating on issues. They will interpret and evaluate information
from different resources and employ appropriate analysis to solve
problems. Students will learn to take responsibility for their own learning
and cultivate their desire for life-long learning
Multimedia Project (e.g. Video or Powerpoint show) will give
students the opportunity to discuss, design, and produce different modes
of presenting information, instructions or advice. This will also allow
students to collaborate, to work as a team to plan what to do and design
and produce the best strategy to deliver the product of their collaboration.
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Assessment Specific assessment % Intended subject learning outcomes
Methods in methods/tasks weighting to be assessed (Please tick as
Alignment with appropriate)
Intended Learning
a b c d e f g
Outcomes
1. Assignments and
30 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
(Note 4) reflective writings
2. Quiz 25 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
3. Class
10 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
participation
4. Project 35 * * * * * ✓ ✓
(* depending on the topic selected by the students, these objectives
may also be applicable)
Total 100
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the
intended learning outcomes:
Assignments and reflective writings. Assignments will assess students’
ability to understand the course materials. Students will be asked to
reflect on what they have learned and how the knowledge has impacted
their lives by reflective writings.
Quiz will be conducted to encourage students to learn as they progress.
MCQs will be used to assess students’ mastery of details and specific
knowledge.
Class participation will encourage students to actively engage in class
activities, discussions and idea exchange. It promotes students’ sense of
relatedness and assesses whether students can transform information into
knowledge and knowledge into judgement to debunk myths.
Multimedia Project. Apart from staff assessment, peers will be invited
to grade the final product of each project. Students will be encouraged to
design creative ways to demonstrate what they have learned from their
discussion and online research. Knowing that their audience may extend
beyond the staff to peers will promote student ownership of their work.
This will be a motivation for students to produce a good quality or a
higher-standard product on their selected topic.
Student Study Class contact:
Effort Expected
• Online/face-to-face lectures 18 Hrs.
• Online/face-to-face tutorials/small-group discussions 17 Hrs.
• Project presentation 4 Hrs
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Other student study effort:
• Assignments and reflective writings 10 Hrs.
• Meetings/ Self study/Online search for information 60 Hrs.
Total student study effort 109 Hrs.
• Atchison DA, Smith G. Optics of the human eye. Oxford: Butterworth-
Reading List and
Heinemann, 2000
References
• Grierson I. The eye book: eyes and eye problems explained. Liverpool
University Press, England 2000
• Oyster CW. The human eye: structure and function. Sunderland, Mass.
Sinauer Associates, 1999.
+ selected Journal articles
Updated in Oct 2024
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