NUTRITION PROJECT

DTN3NPO

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will undertake a small nutrition-related research project. The project will provide you with experience and skills in project management, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, critical analysis, and preparation of a scientific report. You are expected to attend workshops, 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: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HBHN and must have passed DTN2PNU; OR Must be admitted in HBHNHK All other students require Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisites: DTN3EPO

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management

Quota-conditions or rules: Priority is given to students enrolled in HBHN for whom DTN3NPO is core, then to other students until the quota is reached.

Special conditions: N/A

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 Ed

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

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Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Polgar, S and Thomas, S A

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN

Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, UK, EDINBURGH

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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 research literature
02. Design and implement appropriate data collection tools
03. Apply the principles of ethical conduct of research
04. Analyse and interpret data using simple statistical techniques
05. Clearly communicate research findings through written and oral formats to a variety of audiences

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 45

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ashley Ng

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 20 - 21
One 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Oral Presentations

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
One two hour workshop per week for 10 weeks of Semester two starting week 2 of Semester

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final project report (3,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One 5-minute oral presentation beside a poster display (250 word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

Research Proposal (1,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2