EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH SKILLS FOR NUTRITION
DTN3EPO
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of epidemiology and epidemiological study designs and research concepts. These will be of direct relevance to the role of food and nutrition in the prevention, causation and management of disease. Nutrition measurement techniques for the assessment of diet and body composition of individuals and populations will be covered in depth. This subject covers sources of data on mortality and morbidity, measures of disease prevalence, incidence and risk, chance, bias and confounding variables of relevance to nutritional epidemiology. Standard parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques will be reviewed and students will have the opportunity to use statistical software programs to analyse a population dataset.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Moschonis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHSDP, HZNDP, HBHN and must pass DTN2PNU and 120 credit points at year level 1; OR Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMDP, HBHNHK and no other rule applies. All other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN404, DTN4EPI
Equivalent subjects DTN4EPI
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential epidemiology: an introduction for students and Health Professionals | Prescribed | Webb, P. Bain, C. & Pirozzo, S. 2011 | 2nd Edn, Cambridge University Press, UK, |
| Readings | Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences | Prescribed | Polgar S, Thomas SA (2014) | Elsevier |
| Readings | SPSS Survival Manual | Prescribed | Julie Pallant 2001 | Allen and Unwin |
| Technologies | SPSS version 23.0 or 24.0 | Recommended | IBM 2016/2017 | IBM - computer software |
| Readings | Introduction to Epidemiology: Distribution | Prescribed | Macera C.A., Shaffer, R, Shaffer, P.M. (2013) | Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply understanding of terms and definitions used in epidemiology, and concepts of measurements of disease.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops, online directed learnings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
02. Appraise different study designs used in nutritional epidemiology.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops, online directed learnings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
03. Apply appropriate skills and techniques to manage data related to dietary intake, anthropometry and body composition.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops, online directed learnings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
04. Analyse small population datasets using biostatistics and interpret results in accordance with the NHMRC ethical code of conduct.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2019, Week 04-12, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSkye Marshall
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
04
-
12
One 30.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 04 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and present a research poster (1750 words equivalent) | Poster based on research presentation applicable to discipline | 45 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 1 x 30 minute Module Multiple Choice Quizzes (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 90 minute Final Exam Test (1500 words equivalent) | This exam will also include a critical appraisal part of different study designs. | 40 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Moschonis
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
06
-
07
Eight 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
06
-
07
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As part of this workshop, students will be based in computer labs"
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
07
Eight 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and present a research poster (1750 words equivalent) | Poster based on research presentation applicable to discipline | 45 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 1 x 30 minute Module Multiple Choice Quizzes (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 90 minute Final Exam Test (1500 words equivalent) | This exam will also include a critical appraisal part of different study designs. | 40 | 01, 02 |