dtn4hnb nutrition honours b
HONOURS IN NUTRITION B
DTN4HNB
2014
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop research skills to independently conduct a research project in their chosen area of nutrition and report the findings of their work in a scientific format. The skills and capabilities gained in this year-long subjects include independent thinking, critical evaluation of literature, selection of appropriate experimental designs, practical application of nutrition research tools, data analysis and interpretation, and oral and written communication of findings. The full program lasts approximately 9 months and starts early February.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorAudrey Tierney
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HBHNH - Bachelor of Human Nutrition and must have achieved a WAM of 70 in HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition to be offered an honours year. All other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites HBS4HPA and NUT4HNA and NUT4HNB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | relevant readings assigned by the supervisor | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size20
Enrolment information Project and supervisor availability Subject will only be available to students who have achieved a WAM of 70 or above in HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition, or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAudrey Tierney
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete minimum of 2 hours of consultation with supervisor per week, attendance at relevant seminars."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract of research findings | 10 | |
| one 10,000 word-thesis | Students are expected to enrol in and successfully complete units DTN4HNA & DTN4HNB in order to complete this assessment | 50 |
| one 20-minute oral presentation | Students are expected to enrol in and successfully complete units DTN4HNA & DTN4HNB in order to complete this assessment | 20 |
| one supervisor's assessment | Students are expected to enrol in and successfully complete units DTN4HNA & DTN4HNB in order to complete this assessment | 20 |