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Research Project 5A - OPTM5171
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Optometry and Vision Science
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: OPTM4211, OPTM4231, PSYC4111
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Objectives: Modern optometrists need to be able to understand clinical research. This course introduces students to research and the scientific method.

Brief Curriculum: The literature review, critical analysis of literature, developing a hypothesis, experimental design, ethical considerations, the research process. Seminars from current researchers demonstrate the research process and current research directions in optometry and vision science. Students work in small groups to develop a realistic research proposal.

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