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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 completion 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Literature review plus research proposal
| Due middle of Semester 1 | 15% |
A 15-minute talk (includes 5 minutes of question time) on research proposal and update on progress
| Due end of Semester 1 | 5% |
A written thesis
| Due before last day of Semester 2 | 65% |
Completion seminar
| Due after thesis submission | 10% |
Performance in the laboratory | Due in Week 12 of Semester 2 | 5% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (OPTO40012) and 2 (OPTO40013) of the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 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.
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Last updated: 31 January 2024