DTN304
NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH SKILLS
DTN304
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of epidemiology, the main study designs and research concepts of direct relevance to the role of food and nutrition in the prevention and causation of disease. Nutritional epidemiology techniques for the assessment of diet and body composition of individuals and populations are covered in depth. The course covers sources of data on mortality and morbidity, measures of disease prevalence, incidence and risk, chance, bias and confounding. Standard and non-parametric statistical techniques will be reviewed and you will have the opportunity to analyse a population dataset. You will acquire knowledge and skills that form the foundation for research practice in nutrition.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeanna Horvath
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX or HOUA and must have passed HEA201.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsDTN3EPO OR DTN404 OR DTN4EPI
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Food Works 10 Professional
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorXyris
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PublisherXyris
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URLN/A
Other descriptionNutrition Analysis Software?
Source locationN/A
SPSS 23/24/25
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorIBM
Year2016
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PublisherIBM - computer software
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URLN/A
Other descriptionStatistical analysis software
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SPSS Survival Manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPallant, J
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PublisherAllen & Unwin
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Introduction to Epidemiology: Distribution and Determinants of Disease
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMacera C.A., Shaffer, R., Shaffer, P.M.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage Learning
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeanna Horvath
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 23 - 34
Four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous Sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
Eight 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous - facilitator led discussion and online learning activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment task 1: 3 Part Research project (2,750-words equivalent) 1.Identify research question and conduct an anthropometric and dietary self-assessment 20% | Assignment | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 x Module Quizzes (total time 60 minutes - 1,000-words equivalent) Module 1 & 2 Quiz: single attempt, timed Module 3 & 4 Quiz: single attempt, timed | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeanna Horvath
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 49 - 0
Four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous Sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
Eight 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous - facilitator led discussion and online learning activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment task 1: 3 Part Research project (2,750-words equivalent) 1.Identify research question and conduct an anthropometric and dietary self-assessment 20% | Assignment | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 x Module Quizzes (total time 60 minutes - 1,000-words equivalent) Module 1 & 2 Quiz: single attempt, timed Module 3 & 4 Quiz: single attempt, timed | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |