Anatomy of the Eye Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Anatomy of the Eye
Module code: W4-BF-OO-S1-4-23-39
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide information on the anatomy of the eye. During the course, the student will acquire knowledge and understanding in the following thematic areas: Position of the eyeball and topographic anatomy of the orbit; Anatomical structure of the eye: layers of the eyeball and their function; Contents of the eyeball (anterior and posterior segments of the eye): anterior and posterior chambers, cornea, lens, vitreous body, retina; The path of light rays in the eye; production and circulation of aqueous humor; Protective apparatus of the eye: eyelids, conjunctiva, tear organ; Eye movements and oculomotor muscles.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the anatomical nomenclature, identifies and lists the individual elements of the eye. [E1]
 W03 [1/5]
The student knows the correct anatomical structure of the human eye and the basic relationships between structure and function in conditions of health and disease. [E2]
 W03 [1/5] W05 [1/5]
The student knows the elements of the structure of the eyeball, the protective apparatus of the human eye and the visual pathway. [E3]
 W03 [1/5] W05 [1/5]
Students can expand their knowledge of anatomy of the eye and find detailed information using professional literature. [E4]
 W03 [1/5] W05 [1/5] U07 [1/5] U08 [1/5]
Student understands the need for an ethical attitude and respect toward another human being - the patient. [E5]
 K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		course work E1 E2 E3 E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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