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Project in Vision Science (OPTO90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject involves laboratory experimental research in an area of Vision Science. The project will be based in the laboratory of an academic staff member in the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences. Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise, but may address a broad spectrum of vision science issues. The research project aims to develop a range of experimental and technical skills, a capacity to set goals and to design and plan experiments. Apart from the help and guidance from their supervisor(s) each student also has a committee which regularly meets with them and provides additional help and expertise. This committee is responsible for assessment of the research project.

Intended learning outcomes

The objectives of this subject are to provide students with skills in:



  • conducting research in vision science;
  • planning and executing laboratory based experimental research;
  • in data collection and analysis, and postulating testable hypotheses based on this data;
  • preparing and giving an oral and written presentation of the results;
  • expressing persuasive intellectual, scientific arguments;
  • assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm

Generic skills

This subject should provide students with the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:

  • the ability to evaluate scientific literature;
  • the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data;
  • the ability to conduct research;
  • the capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations;
  • the capacity for high level written report presentation skills.

Last updated: 31 January 2024