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Research Studies in Vision and Optometry (OPTO90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Note: This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry.
This subject aims to introduce the student to the research culture in the discipline by involvement in an investigation in vision science under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. The project will usually involve an in-depth appraisal of the scientific literature and, as appropriate to the topic, the use of biochemical, molecular biological, pharmacological, neurophysiological, psychophysical, computational, epidemiological or advanced clinical techniques. The practical component of the project will be typically undertaken as a collaborative team effort and a manuscript prepared by each student separately. There will be a series of lectures/tutorials that will provide students with the fundamentals of statistics that optometry students and newly graduated optometrists need to know to facilitate evidence-based practice. More complex research statistics will be covered in the group research project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have attained skills in problem-identification and problem-solving, and developed expertise in applying these skills to scientific problems in the vision sciences and/or optometry;
- understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- be able to write up scientific work in a potentially publishable way;
- have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of research in the vision sciences and/or optometry; and
- have attained statistical skill and knowledge that allows the application of research evidence to clinical practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research
- have a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work
- be able to work as part of a team to address a common goal
- have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- be able to independently advance their professional expertise and knowledge in optometry
- be able to evaluate scientific literature as a foundation to evidence based practice
- be able to articulate the interpretation of data in written form
- be able to integrate knowledge from different domains and articulate knowledge and understanding in written and oral forms
- value the collection and recording of accurate and complete data
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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OPTO90027 | Integrated Ophthalmic Sciences | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
75 |
OPTO90024 | Preclinical Optometry | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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OPTO90023 | Applied Clinical Training | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
75 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Ongoing assessment of individual performance in the laboratory or other settings throughout the year (10%)
- A 60-minute written exam taken end of Semester 1 (10%)
- An individually prepared 4000-word manuscript due end of Semester 2 (80%)
- A 1000-word written group project proposal due first half of Semester 1 [Hurdle Requirement]
- A 500-word group poster presentation due mid Semester 2 [Hurdle Requirement]
Satisfactory completion of all assessment items is required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Trichur Vidyasagar Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 1-hour lecture per week in Semester 1, plus attendance at the Doctor of Optometry Student Conference Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment - 340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Doctor of Optometry
Last updated: 3 November 2022