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SYNOPSESCP2066Introductory Microbiology& ImmunologyProvides students with basic understandingof microbiology and immunology. Includesan overview of the importance of microbes indaily life, both beneficial as well as detrimentaleffects; and an overview of the immunesystem, the cells and tissues of the immunesystem and their interactions, the importanceof inflammation and complement biology.CP2067Pathobiology of Human DiseasesExpands concepts taught in the CP2029Basic Pathology module, with emphasis onthe pathophysiological and pathogeneticmechanisms underlying human diseases.Students will have an overall picture of howconcepts learnt in the course can be interrelatedin the context of human disease.CP2068WWW BioinformaticsProvides an insight into the mysteries ofgenomes of living things. Students learn toapply IT skills in the area of life sciences.CP2069Environmental ScienceProvides students with theoretical knowledgeof environmental science and environmentalmanagement. It aims to enhance agrowing environmental awareness towardsresource optimisation, waste minimisation,environmental impact assessment andindustrial health and safety. It providesstudents with a capability for developingproblem-solving skills and encouragesstudents to think and learn independently.CP2070Clinical Instrumentation& AutomationProvides students with the technical skills andthe principles of the analytical techniques andinstrumentation used in medical laboratory.Emphasis will be on skills development,critical analysis and the application of suchpractical techniques to the investigationand understanding of human diseases.The module will also delve further into theareas of clinical laboratory automation andlaboratory information systems.CP2071Anatomy & PhysiologyIntroduces students to the structure andfunction of the various organs and systemsof the human body. The students are givenan overview of basic concepts in humanphysiology in relation to the gross andmicroscopic anatomical structures of organs.CP2072Physics in Biomedical ScienceGives an introduction to physics principlesand concepts as applied in the field ofbiomedical science. Students will understandthe physics behind human physiology as wellas measure human physiological parameters.They will have an increased awareness andunderstanding of the applications of physicsin biomedical science.CP301ZProjectAllows students to work independently withprofessionals and academic supervisors indesigning protocols for clinical research andanalysis of results to solve practical problems.Students work in small groups of two or threeunder the supervision of a lecturer. Grading isby in-course assessment and project seminar.CP3004Ophthalmic OpticsCovers the manufacture, measurement andstandard for frames and lenses (e.g. plasticsand glass). The principles of fitting ophthalmiclenses to frames are taught.CP3008Human BiochemistryGives an overview of biosynthetic anddegradative pathways of biomolecules,and integration of these pathways in livingorganisms. Central to this theme is the studyof how cells obtain energy and use this energyfor the synthesis of cellular material.CP3010Clinical Optometry 1Covers the various optometrical instrumentsand clinical techniques used in privatepractice including retinoscopy and subjectiverefraction. Other instruments includekeratometer, ophthalmoscope and slitlamp biomicroscope.CP3012Ophthalmic DispensingTeaches students the advanced techniques ofassembling spectacles. Ophthalmic lens typesinclude bifocals and progressive lenses.CP3013Ocular PharmacologyIntroduces students to the basic conceptsof pharmacology and ocular drugs. Oculardiagnostic and therapeutic drugs such asmydriatic, miotic, cycloplegic and glaucomadrugs are covered in some detail. Studentsare given a good understanding of ocularand systemic side effects of ocular and somecommonly seen general drugs.CP3015Clinical Optometry 2Provides students with training in themeasurement of visual fields, intraocularpressure, colour vision, stereopsis, fixationdisparity, accommodation-convergenceand abnormal vision assessment.Photo- documentation and case reportsare also included.CP3017Binocular VisionCovers the sensory aspects and developmentof binocular vision. Other topics includemonocular and binocular eye movements,anomalous binocular fixation, strabismusand nystagmus.CP3022Clinical Practice 1Enables students to have hands-on clinicalexperience in patient examination, caseanalysis, prescribing treatment, dispensingand professional communication.CP3023Contact Lens Clinical Practice 1Enables students to gain clinical experiencein eye examinations for the purpose of fittingcontact lenses, dispensing those lenses, andaftercare of contact lens patients. The tutorialsfocus on case presentation.CP3024Clinical Practice 2Provides more clinical training inpatient examination, case analysis, careprescription, treatment, dispensing andprofessional communication.CP3025Contact Lens Clinical Practice 2Provides in-depth clinical experience indiagnosis of contact lens complications anddevelopment of patient management skills.CP3026Environmental & CommunityHealth OptometryIncludes topics on vision demands at workand recreation including industrial ocularhazards and their prevention, radiationand the eye, eye protection, the role ofoptometrists in primary health care andvision screening.258 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009