OPTO20005 The Science of Vision
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is OPTO20005 hard?
OPTO20005: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The science of how we see: eye movements, focusing, depth, colour and adapting to light and dark.
After it you can
- Explain the main processes of visual function
- Run and report on vision experiments
- Link vision science to eye disorders
What you need first
OPTO20004
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is OPTO20005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking OPTO20005?
- Needs OPTO20004.
- Does OPTO20005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does OPTO20005 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take OPTO20005 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate OPTO20005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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