Research methods and prevention in eye disorders

1. Through advanced methodology, train students to know how to interpret published studies of relevance for research in Visual Sciences.
2. That the students know how to design and analyze population studies in the field of Visual Sciences.
3. That the students know how to carry out meta-analysis in all its stages in the field of Visual Sciences.

Theoretical content: Virtual teaching in which the contents of the theoretical program will be made available to students in an online environment that will consist of written documentation and audio and video presentations.
-Scientific method. Types of hypotheses.
-Types of variables and scales in research in Visual Sciences
- Questionnaires and other methods of data collection in Visual Sciences
- Notions of epidemiology in Visual Sciences: frequency measures, effect measures, epidemiological designs, concept of confusion and effect modification, modeling.
- Bibliographic searches: notions of search strategy, free search, search by keywords.
- Systematic reviews in Visual Sciences
. Meta-analysis in Visual Sciences: evolution, principles, tools, notion of heterogeneity, publication bias.

Interactive content: Practical exercises of bibliographic search, data analysis, writing simulated research projects. Carrying out a meta-analysis.

Tutorials: Personalized face-to-face or distance tutoring according to the needs of the students, to solve specific problems.

- Piédrola Gil et al. Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública. 12ª Edición. Barcelona: Masson, 2015.

- Ahlbom A et al. Fundamentos de epidemiología. Ed Siglo XXI. 2007.

- Johnson GJ et al. The epidemiology of eye diseases (3rd edition). London: Imperial College Press, 2012

- Manual de método epidemiológico del Instituto de Salud Carlos III: http://www.isciii.es/ISCIII/es/contenidos/fd-publicaciones-isciii/fd-do…

BASIC AND GENERAL
CB6 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB9 That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the latest knowledge and reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way;
CG1 Know, understand and apply the principles, methodologies and new technologies of optometry, as well as the acquisition of the skills and competences described in the general objectives of the degree.
CG3 Acquire knowledge and skills necessary for incorporation into specialized professional practice and research in the field of Optometry.

TRANSVERSAL
CT1 Participate in debates and discussions, direct and coordinate them and be able to summarize and extract the most relevant and accepted conclusions from the majority.
CT2 Use the different oral, written, presentation, panel, etc. techniques to communicate their knowledge, proposals and positions.
CT3 Develop critical and self-critical and decision-making capacity.
CT4.- Ability to manage Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
CT5.- Ability to reflect from different perspectives of knowledge.

SPECIFIC
CE5 Know, understand and apply screening concepts in primary visual and ocular care.
CE6 Apply the methodology and procedures of scientific research in Vision Sciences.

Theoretical and interactive teaching will be taught online. The tutorials may be in person or via telematic tools (videoconference) if the students find it difficult to move. The USC Virtual Campus will be used as the basis for this teaching. Students will find documentation, audiovisual material and assignments in the virtual classroom. Any exchange will take place through the virtual classroom. No face-to-face classrooms will take place.

Continuous evaluation (30%). Effort and progress in learning will be assessed through control questions (online) at the equator of the subject.
Final exam (70%) of face-to-face type that will be of the test type and will involve solving problems.


For cases of fraudulent conduct in exercises or exams, the USC "Normativa de avaliación do rendemento académico dos estudantes e de revisión de cualificacións" will apply to USC students.

- Theoretical classes (not face-to-face): 12 hours.
- Preparation of the interactive activity: 16 hours.
- Personalized tutoring: 4 hours
- Taking the exam: 1 hour in person.
- Freelance work: 42 hours

It is essential that students are up-to-date in the preparation of the different topics for monitoring and passing the subject. Students must carry out all the activities recommended by the teacher (problem solving, bibliographic review and practical exercises) in order to successfully pass the subject.

Most of the teaching material will be made available to students through the USC Virtual Campus. We intend this platform to be the main channel of communication with students.

La mayor parte del material docente se pondrá a disposición del alumnado a través del Campus Virtual de la USC. Pretendemos que esta plataforma sea el principal canal de comunicación con el alumnado.