Visual Optics Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Visual Optics
Module code: W4-BF-OO-S1-4-23-38
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 purpose of the module is to provide information on the optics of vision, allowing students to understand and solve problems related to image formation, in a qualitative and quantitative way, as well as with the optics of the human visual system and optical correction. During the course, the student will acquire knowledge and understanding in the following thematic areas: eye model, powers of the optical elements of the eye, retinal image quality, radiation and the eye.
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 and is capable of explaining in an understandable way (both orally and in writing): components of the optical system of the eye, schematic eye models, dioptrics of the eye, quality of retinal image, and effects of radiation on the eye. [E1]
 W02 [1/5]
The student understands and is able to solve problems related to image formation, both qualitative and quantitative, as well as with the optics of human vision and optical correction. [E2]
 W02 [1/5] W05 [1/5]
Students can expand their knowledge of visual optics and find detailed information using professional literature. [E3]
 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. [E4]
 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
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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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