College of Optometry 261 CVR 8830—Concepts in Ocular Disease This course prepares students to evaluate the mechanisms of a select few ocular diseases from a scientific viewpoint. Students will learn to identify issues requiring additional investigation and will design research that efficiently and effectively addresses those issues. The course consists of instructor-led, online discussions and critiques of independent research projects. Topics might include new anatomical research, immunology (e.g., cytokines and complement) and immune privilege (both in the anterior and posterior segment), microbial infections (e.g., Pseudomonas), and any topics of interest to students. Information from previous courses will also be part of the discussions. (3 semester hours) CVR 8840—Anatomical Basis for the Ocular Diseases This course reviews basic concepts in normal and pathological ocular anatomy, physiology, immunology, and signal transduction inside the cell. Students will read comprehensive review papers covering the diseases that meet their interests. Students will also have discussions on the new frontiers on certain ocular diseases. In addition to weekly readings and discussions, each student will present the latest advances and controversies in a subject that could be potentially developed into a research project. (3 semester hours) CVR 8891—Independent Study I in Diseases During this course, the student will develop a selected topic, approved by the student’s adviser, for clinical research or as an extensive literature review suitable for publication. A timetable of goals will be developed, and weekly conferences will be held to review advances or problems in the research project. A tangible outcome is a proposal suitable for submission to the NSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee. (3 semester hours) CVR 8892—Independent Study II in Diseases During this course, the student will develop a selected topic, approved by the student’s adviser, for clinical research or as an extensive literature review suitable for publication. A timetable of goals will be developed, and weekly conferences will be held to review advances or problems in the research project. Data collection takes place. Prerequisite: CVR 8891 (3 semester hours) CVR 8893—Independent Study III in Diseases This course is a continuation of individual study in a specific topic proposed by the student and approved by the student’s faculty adviser. Weekly conferences with the faculty adviser are required. Data analysis and interpretation of findings occur during this portion of the independent study series. Consideration of recruiting more subjects to add differing statistical analyses and/or design modifications may be considered. Students are encouraged to submit preliminary findings for peer review and presentation at one of the national meetings. (3 semester hours) CVR 8894—Independent Study IV in Diseases During this course, a timetable of goals for thesis completion is prepared and weekly conferences are held to review advances or problems in the research project. (3 semester hours) CVR 8895—Independent Study V in Diseases This course is to extend a semester of time for thesis completion. Weekly conferences are held to review advances or problems in the research project. Prerequisites: CVR 8891 and CVR 8892 (3 semester hours) Thesis CVR 8999—Thesis Continuation All candidates for the Master of Science degree in Clinical Vision Research prepare a thesis that embodies the results of an original research study. This course is offered for students who require a further semester to complete a thesis project. (3 semester hours)
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