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Vision Science Research Project Part 1 (OPTO40012)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Academic Coordinator:
Professor Trichur Vidyasagar
sagar.t@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students undertake a research project over the year, thereby gaining experience in posing research questions, searching the literature and in using basic research method for collecting and analysing data and presenting the results in a competently written research project and in a concise oral presentation. Regular meetings will be held with the supervisor during the year for gaining advice on the topic and on technical matters.
Intended learning outcomes
On completetion of this subject student should be able to:
- Plan and conduct an individual research project using appropiate research methodologies
- Present the results of their research orally and in writing
Generic skills
- Development of problem solving skills
- Sharpening of analytical skills
- Improved written and verbal communication skills
- Improved ability to work in a team
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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OPTO90018 | The Eye and Vision: A Window to Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (OPTO40012) and 2 (OPTO40013) of the subject:
- Literature Review plus Research Proposal (5000 words), due middle of Semester 1 (15%)
- 15 minute talk on research proposal and update on progress, due end of Semester 1 (5%) [Hurdle]
- A written thesis (15,000 words), due before last day of the second semester (65%)
- 30 minute completion seminar, delivered after submission of thesis (10%)
- Performance in the laboratory (marked by the supervisor), Week 12 of the second semester (5%)
Hurdle Requirement: successful completion of the 15 minute talk task.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Trichur Vidyasagar Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Academic Coordinator:
Professor Trichur Vidyasagar
sagar.t@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (OPT40012 and OPTO40013).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022