NUTRITION RESEARCH MINOR PROJECT
DTN306
2021
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 Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Manning
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesDTN404 OR DTN304
Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN404 or DTN304.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsDTN3NPO
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
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
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 TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
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, 2021, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Manning
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Synchronous Sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Supervision meetings
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous session: facilitated-led discussion
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research proposal (1,000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final project report (2,500 words) | Report | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Manning
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Synchronous session
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Supervision meetings
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous session: facilitated-led discussion
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research proposal (1,000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
5 minute multimedia presentation (250 words equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final project report (2,500 words) | Report | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |