OPTO571 Experimental Design and Data Management

Course Description 

This course prepares students to conduct a research project in optometry and vision science under the supervision of academic staff in the department. The students will gain insights into planning research, formulating a hypothesis, searching the literature, designing a methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating research.

Course Main Objective

This course aims to

1. Introduce the students to scientific research in the field of optometry.

2. Highlight the research ethics approval process and conducting scientific research according to the international norms.

Additionally, the course is designed to teach the students how to

3. Critique scientific articles.

4. Use statistical software and analyze data.

4. Write research reports.

5. Discuss and represent the results scientifically.