HMO201 - Science of Vision 2

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 3: Moneisha Gokhale
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
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.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour lecture per week
1 x 2 hour seminar per week

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.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Describe the elements, and produce an example, of clear and concise scientific writing

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

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
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

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
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

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
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO5

Understand and participate in a peer review process

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO6

Source and synthesise the literature on a selected topic in vision science and produce a written review

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

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
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO8

Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team

GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO9

Identify, evaluate and discuss Indigenous health research and ethics and implications for evidence informed practice.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Trimester 3:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: TBL assessment (including iRAT, tRAT and Application Exercises Readiness MCQs and a team application exercise 30%
  • Weekly TBLs
Assessment 2: Individual contribution and peer review of team members 500 words 10%
  • Weekly contributions
  • Week 10: Review
Assessment 3: Critical appraisal of a scientific article and oral presentation Written individual assignment: 750-1000 words and oral presentation 25%
  • Week 10: Critical appraisal of a scientific paper
  • Week 11: Oral presentation
Assessment 4: Evidence-based practice assessment - open book 2 hours 35%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

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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