Vision Science Research Project Part 1 (OPTO40012)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Academic Coordinator:
Professor Trichur Vidyasagar
sagar.t@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Literature Review plus Research Proposal
| Due middle of Semester 1 | 15% |
Talk on research proposal and update on progress
| Due end of Semester 1 | 5% |
A written thesis
| Due before last day of the second semester | 65% |
Completion seminar
| Delivered after submission of thesis | 10% |
Performance in the laboratory (marked by the supervisor) | Week 12 of the second semester | 5% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (OPTO40012) and 2 (OPTO40013) of the subject.
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022