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Research Studies in Vision and Optometry (OPTO90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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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 provides an authentic research experience in the discipline by involvement in an investigation in vision science and/or optometry 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 typically be undertaken as a collaborative team effort. A research proposal will be developed as a team, and the team will present the project outcomes as a poster in a conference setting. Each student will individually prepare a manuscript that is in a format suitable for publication in a journal.
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; and
- have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of research in the vision sciences and/or optometry.
Generic skills
- 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
- be able to articulate the interpretation of data in written and oral forms
- 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group poster presentation (~5 students per group)
| Mid semester | 10% |
Group project proposal (~5 students per group)
| Week 6 | N/A |
Individual manuscript
| At the end of the assessment period | 80% |
Ongoing assessment of individual performance in the laboratory or other setting throughout the study period
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Additional details
• A 1000-word written group research project proposal (~5 students per group), due mid-Semester 1 (pass/fail)
• A 500-word, 10-minute group poster presentation (~5 students per group), due mid-Semester 2 (10%)
• An individually prepared 4000-word publication-ready manuscript, due end of Semester 2 (80%)
• Ongoing assessment of individual participation in the laboratory or other setting throughout the year (10%)
Satisfactory completion of all assessment items is required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
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 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment - 340 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Doctor of Optometry
Last updated: 3 November 2022