NUTRITION PROJECT
DTN3NPO
2015
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 attend workshops, complete on-line modules, work independently in self-directed learning, and meet regularly with their project supervisor.
School: School of Allied Health
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to critically appraise the literature related to the chosen project area.
- Activities:
- On-line self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, attendance of relevant workshop.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. To be able to design and implement a data collection tool, and gain practical skills in data collection.
- Activities:
- On-line self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, attendance of relevant workshop.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. To apply the principles of ethical conduct of research to the implementation of a project.
- Activities:
- On-line self directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
04. To be able to analyse data using simple statistical techniques and interpret the findings.
- Activities:
- On-line self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, attendance of relevant workshop.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. To communicate the findings of a project in an oral presentation to peers.
- Activities:
- On-line self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, attendance of relevant workshop.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
06. To be able to write a research report in the format of an original paper or review paper.
- Activities:
- On-line self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, attendance of relevant workshop.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Melbourne, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final project report (3,000 words) | 60 | 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation | 25 | 01, 05 | |
| Regular meetings with supervisor. | (incl. a record of critical review of relevant research papers - signed by supervisor) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |