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

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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

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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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically appraise the literature related to project area
02. Design and implement a data collection tool, and gain practical skills in data collection
03. Demonstrate understanding of and apply the principles of ethical conduct of research
04. Analyse and interpret data using simple statistical techniques
05. Develop practical experience in communicating research findings using a multimedia presentation at a level appropriate for peers and key stakeholders.
06. Demonstrate the ability to communicate research findings in a scientific manner in the format of an original paper or review.

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Research proposal (1,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2

5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

Final project report (3,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Research proposal (1,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2

5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

Final project report (3,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6