ort5orp orthoptics research project
ORTHOPTICS RESEARCH PROJECT
ORT5ORP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with the skills necessary to systematically review scientific evidence to inform clinical decisions in orthoptic and ophthalmic practice. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of research through participation in the process of inquiry and will be involved in problem formulation, research design, data collection and synthesis and the critical appraisal of literature. Students will also consider the clinical relevance of outcomes and the ethics of research.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZVSO or HMORT and must have passed (ORT4CLA or ORT5CLA) and (ORT4OMR or [ORT5OMT and ORT5LVR]) and (ORT4INC or ORT5INC) and ORT4EYS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 20-39, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 20 - 31
Four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 20 - 31
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 31 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 20 - 31
Two 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 20 - 31
Three 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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A1: Written assignment: 1000 word research protocolFormative assessment - students are expected to incorporate comments into research and final manuscript | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
A2: Written assignment:3500 word systematic review (includes tables, references and A1) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |