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REQUIRED COURSES OPTIONAL COURSES Note: This 23 quarter credit graduate certificate program
may be transferred to our
CVR 7200 Clinical Research Ethics (3 quarter credit hours) This course introduces the theories, principles, and concepts of ethics as they pertain to conducting ethical and responsible clinical vision research. Students wil apply their newly aquired knowledge to authentic real world situations through group discussions of case studies, presentations, and projects. CRV 7300 Fundamentals of Biostatistics (3 quarter credit hours) We are frequently reminded of the fact that we are living in the information age. Appropriately, then, this course is about information--how it is obtained, how it is analyzed, and how it is interpreted. Selection of topics in the course was guided by three considerations: (1) What are the most useful statistical methods?; (2) Which statistical methods are the most widely used in journals in the behavioral and health sciences?; and (3) Which statistical methods are fundamental to further study? This course requires few mathematical prerequisites. Only reasonable proficiency in algebra is required for an understanding of the concepts and methods underlying the calculations. The emphasis continues to be on an intuitive understanding of principles rather than an understanding based on mathematical sophistication. Because the course is designed for persons preparing for or already pursuing a career in the health field, the examples and exercises reflect the problems and activities that these persons are likely to encounter in the performance of their duties. CRV 7310 Principles of Statistical Inference (3 quarter credit hours) The aim of this course is to enable students to appreciate the richness of statistical science and to invite them to the concept of probabilistic thinking. Statistics is the science of the future. Any technique that they are going to learn will help them to understand the unknown better, and in turn it will increase their success in other courses and in future professional careers. Principles of statistical inference build upon the course Fundamentals of Biostatistics. As such, a prerequisite for enrolling in this course is satisfactory completion of Fundamentals of Biostatistics. The goals of this course are threefold: (1) introduce the basic concepts of probability as well as methods for calculating the probability of an event, (2) assist students in developing an understanding of probability theory and sampling distributions, and (3) familiarize students about inferences involving one or two populations, ANOVA, regression analysis, and chi-square tests. CRV 7400 Clinical Research Design (3 quarter credit hours) Clinical Research Design prepares the student to evaluate clinical procedures and beliefs, to identify issues requiring additional investigation, and design research that efficiently and effectively resolves those issues. The first half of the course consists of instructor-led on-line presentations and discussions. The second half consists of student presentations and discussion of assigned projects in specific topic areas. Topics include the semantic and philosophical foundations of scientific research, causality, the path from speculation to hypothesis to theory, practical application of a "scientific method", identifying and framing an appropriate question for scientific inquiry, validity, reliability, identification of standards of comparison, and identification and control of experimental variables, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, differences between qualitative and quantitative research, and specific types of clinical research (including surveys, clinical trials, evaluations and comparisons, etc.). CRV 7500 Information Science for Clinical Research (3 quarter credit hours) This course introduces the student to reference sources (both electronic and "hardcopy") available in most public and academic libraries and/or via the Internet to locate and evaluate literature reviews pertinent to clinical and basic vision science and basic research in related medical sciences. Projects assigned in accordance with individual professional interests and needs will require each student to identify and effectively utilize all relevant information resources in the student's geographical area essential to the preparation of high quality literature reviews, research proposals, critiques, and publications. Methods of evaluating the quality of Internet-based publications and other reference materials will be presented. CVS 7600 Government and Private Funding Proposal Development: Strategies for Success (3 quarter credit hours) This course enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of the process of identifying, defining, and researching a problem/need, developing a grant proposal which addresses the problem/need, and submitting the proposal to an agency/organization requesting sponsored funding support to study or solve the problem or meet the need. In so doing, students will become familiar with a number of funding sources that support research, teaching/training, or community service projects/programs, learn to use a variety of resources to target potential funding sources, and become familiar with various rules and regulations, guidelines, and terms and conditions of awarding agencies. They will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the essential components of a well-written proposal as well as their understanding of the federally- and institutionally-mandated requirements involving research with human subjects. CVR 7700 Presentation, Evaluation, & Publication of Clinical Vision Research (3 quarter credit hours) This course prepares the student to effectively ask an appropriate question, organize and design a presentation, critically analyze and disseminate clinical or basic research information. The course is composed of on-line lectures, discussions, and independent practice. Initially, emphasis is placed on the factors necessary to make scientific presentations on topics within vision science. Appropriate scientific publications are reviewed and critiqued. Students develop the ability to convey scientific information in a manner suitable for publication. CVR 7800 Independent Study (2 quarter credit hours) The investigation and report on a topic of special interest, chosen by the student, and with the agreement and supervision of an advisor of the student's choice.
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