NUTRITION RESEARCH MINOR PROJECT
DTN306
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will undertake a small research 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.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ashley Ng
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: DTN304 OR DTN404
Must be admitted in one of the following: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN404 or DTN304.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: DTN3NPO
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Julie Pallant.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 6th Edition
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781760291952
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Stephen Polgar and Shane Thomas.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 6th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780702041945, 9780702058677
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ashley Ng
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research proposal (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final project report (3,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ashley Ng
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 47
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research proposal (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final project report (3,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |