dtn4cpb commun and public hlth nutri b
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION B
DTN4CPB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop advanced skills in the application of learning and educational theories within the context of food and nutrition education. Students will analyse current theories of health education, health promotion, health advocacy and community development and clearly articulate where and how each are appropriately applied in successful food, health and nutrition programs. Students will plan, implement and evaluate a food and nutrition education session, including critiquing written food and nutrition education material. Finally students will be able to assess need, plan, implement and evaluate a relevant community food and nutrition program.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HMDP - Master of Dietetics Practice then must pass DNT4CPA. If the student is enrolled in the following courses: HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Dietetic Practice, then must pass DTN4CPA and 240 credit points. All other students must pass DTN4CPA and obtain subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in course codes: HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development | Prescribed | Bauer, K.D. Liou, D and Sokolik, C.A. 2012 | 2ND EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, USA: WADSWORTH |
| Readings | Public Health Nutrition: from principles to practice (2007) | Prescribed | Lawrence, M. & Worsley, T. (Ed) | 1ST EDITION ALLEN AND UNWIN, CROWS NEST, NSW |
| Readings | A sociology of food and nutrition: the social appetite | Recommended | Germov, J and Williams, L 2008 | 3RD EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Food and Nutrition: Food and health systems in Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Wahlqvist, M 2011, | 3RD EDN, ALLEN AND UNWIN, AUSTRALIA, CROWS NEST, NSW |
| Readings | Journal articles and other electronic resources as directed during subject delivery. | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size45
Enrolment information Room capacity Subject will only be available to students enrolled in course codes: HBHN, HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator, once quota is reached no additional students will be allowed to enrol in the subject.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 38
One 3.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 38
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four 30-minute in class tests | 40 | |
| one 10-minute individual oral presentation | 15 | |
| one 1000-word equivalent (3 min) video | 25 | |
| one 800-word individual written assessment task | 20 |