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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAshley Ng
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 in one of the following: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN404 or DTN304.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis 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 requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorStephen Polgar and Shane Thomas.
Year2013
Edition/Volume6th Edition
PublisherElsevier
ISBN9780702041945, 9780702058677
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJulie Pallant.
Year2016
Edition/Volume6th Edition
PublisherAllen & Unwin
ISBN9781760291952
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
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, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAshley Ng
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
9
-
21
One 2.00 h 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAshley Ng
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
35
-
47
One 2.00 h 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 |