The Eye and Vision: A Window to Disease (OPTO90018)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject will train students in a diverse range of core research methods utilised in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences. Each of our laboratory heads will deliver a special seminar explaining the operation of a particular research method, and demonstrating how it is applied to solve contemporary problems in their field. Together these seminars form a core curriculum in the vision and ophthalmic sciences, considered vital to training the best and brightest new researchers. Students will summarise, describe and apply what they have learnt in each seminar by preparing short video presentations, as well as an in-depth essay extending upon one of the topics. Students will interact with lab heads to receive feedback on these assessments to maximise development of their scientific communication skills. At the end of the subject, students should be able to describe the principles underlying each method and how to apply them to solve research problems.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • Illustrate the way in which experiments in vision science are designed, communicated and interpreted.
  • Identify how vision science can be used in a variety of disciplines.
  • Communicate scientific ideas effectively via both oral and written communication.
  • Read and assimilate specific research papers and identify how the reported research relates to the broad field of vision science and related disciplines.

Generic skills

  • high level oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • the ability to evaluate scientific literature
  • the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data
  • the ability to examine critically, synthesise, and evaluate knowledge
  • critical and creative thinking with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning

Last updated: 4 March 2025