HMO201 - Science of Vision 2
Unit details
Year | 2025 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 3: Menaka Malavita Mohottalalage |
Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D302 Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry. Up to 10 places may be offered to students not enrolled in D302. Please note a 75% WAM will need to be achieved in order to be considered - please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
Prerequisite: | HMO102 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
Building on the prerequisite unit HMO102 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.
Learning Outcomes
ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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ULO1 | Describe the elements, and produce an example, of clear and concise scientific writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Identify, evaluate and discuss the strengths and limitations of various types of scientific study design generally and specifically for Indigenous Australians. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO3 | Interpret and compute basic statistics (such as t-test, correlation, odds ratio and descriptive statistics) as might be used to produce a scientific paper | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO4 | Critically appraise a paper from the field of optometry, vision science and Indigenous Australian health, through writing and oral presentation | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO5 | Understand and participate in a peer review process | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO6 | Source and synthesise the literature on a selected topic in vision science and produce a written review | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO7 | Explain the reasons for requiring ethics approval, the process (for both low risk and high risk), and the purpose and role of research ethics committees. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO8 | Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team | GLO6: Self-management |
ULO9 | Identify, evaluate and discuss Indigenous health research and ethics and implications for evidence informed practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 3:Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1: TBL assessment (including iRAT, tRAT and Application Exercises | Readiness MCQs and a team application exercise | 30% |
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Assessment 2: Individual contribution and peer review of team members | 500 words | 10% |
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Assessment 3: Critical appraisal of a scientific article and oral presentation | Written individual assignment: 750-1000 words and oral presentation | 25% |
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Assessment 4: Evidence-based practice assessment - open book | 2 hours | 35% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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