NUTRITION PROJECT
DTN3NPO
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will undertake a small project in nutrition that can be taken individually or as part of a group project, where individual objectives for the student's project are met. The project will provide students with experience and skills in project management, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, critical analysis, and preparation of a scientific report. Students are expected to complete on-line modules, work independently in self-directed learning, and meet regularly with their project supervisor.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Audrey Tierney
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition and must have passed DTN2PNU. All other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: DTN4EPI
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, | Prescribed | Polgar, S and Thomas, S A 2008 | 5TH EDN CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, UK, EDINBURGH |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 45
Enrolment information: Project Availability Subject will only be available to students enrolled in the HBHN or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Audrey Tierney
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 37 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Final project report (3,000 words) | 60 | |
| Regular meetings with supervisor. | (incl. a record of critical review of relevant research papers - signed by supervisor) | 15 |
| one 20-minute oral presentation | 25 |