Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Building on the OPTM4103 unit, students will develop an extended understanding and appreciation of scientific research on evidence-based practice and challenges within our health system. Students will encounter more of the fascinating research that has informed our current understanding of the visual system and population health. Students will hone their skills in areas relating to the essentials of reading, writing and appraising vision science research, as well as refinement of skills in teamwork and peer review process. Topics of the unit will explain the need for researchers to possess knowledge of advanced scientific research methods, biostatistics, critical appraisal of publications, ethics approval and grant applications
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the critical elements, using a relevant exemplar, of clear and concise scientific writing; (2) interpret and compute basic statistics (such as t-test, correlation, odds ratio and descriptive statistics) as might be used to produce a scientific paper; (3) critically appraise a paper from the field of optometry and vision science, through an oral presentation; and (4) explain the reasons, the processes, and the roles of research ethics and research grant committees.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) literature review; (2) oral assessments; and (3) written assessments. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Hamed Niyazmand
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- OPTM4103 Research Fundamentals and Methodology 1 (ID 7938).
or equivalent - Co-requisites
- OPTM4105 Principles of Optics 2 (ID 7940).
OPTM4106 Physiological Optics and Visual Perception.
OPTM4108 Foundations of Clinical Optometry
Approved quota: 64—quota places are allocated based on admission requirements contained within CAIDi 91590 Doctor of Optometry (coursework) (extended). - Contact hours
- Workshops and problem-based learning tutorials up to 20 hours.
Lectures and seminars up to 60 hours.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.