HMO201 - Science of Vision 2

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(G)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Cohort rule:

Must be enrolled in H310 Bachelor of Vision Science

Unit chair:

R Wood-Bradley (G)

Prerequisite:

HMO102

Contact hours:

2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week.

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Building on the prerequisite unit, Science of Vision 1, students will continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of scientific research and evidence-based practice. Students will encounter more of the fascinating research that has informed our current understanding of the visual system. Aims for students taking this unit include further development of the essentials of reading, writing and appraising vision science research, as well as refinement of skills in teamwork and peer review. Topics include scientific research methods, introductory statistics, critical appraisal, ethics, grants and being a researcher.

Assessment

TBL assessment (including iRAT, tRAT and Application Exercises) 20%;
Literature review – written team assignment (1500 words) 10%, peer review of assignments 10%, individual contribution 5% and peer review of team members 5%;
Critical appraisal of a scientific article – written individual assignment (750-1000 words) 20% and oral presentation 5%;
Examination - open book (1 hour) 25%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$2910$2987

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.