OPTO30007 Visual Neuroscience
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is OPTO30007 hard?
OPTO30007: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How the eyes and brain process what we see, and how it links to other senses and to eye disorders.
After it you can
- Explain how each part of the visual system works
- Link brain problems to specific vision disorders
- Explain vision science to non-scientists
What you need first
NEUR30002 or NEUR30003
Can’t be taken together with
- NEUR30001
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is OPTO30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking OPTO30007?
- Needs NEUR30002 or NEUR30003.
- Does OPTO30007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does OPTO30007 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take OPTO30007 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate OPTO30007?
- 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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