dtn4hna honours in nutrition a
HONOURS IN NUTRITION A
DTN4HNA
2016
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
The Honours program is of approximately nine months duration and commences early February. Honours in Human Nutrition aims to provide students with research skills to enable students to independently conduct a research project in their chosen area of nutrition and report the findings of their work in a scientific format. The skills and capabilities gained in this year-long subject include independent thinking, critical evaluation of literature, selection of appropriate experimental designs, practical application of nutrition research tools, data analysis and interpretation and oral and written communication of findings.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorRachelle Opie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HHHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have achieved a minimum WAM of 70 in HBHN Bachelor of Human Nutrition to be offered a place in the honours program or subject can be taken with Subject Coordinator's approval.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to critically appraise the different types of study designs and hence the literature related to project area and relate findings to the project aims and methods.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars and tutorials with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. To develop skills in the design and conduct of nutrition research.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars and tutorials with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. To be able to develop a protocol and write a Systematic Literature Review (7000 words) in the nutrition project area adhering to PRISMA Guidelines.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars and tutorials with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. To apply the principles of ethical conduct of research to the implementation of their project.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars and tutorials with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
05. To be able to analyse data using appropriate statistical techniques and interpret the findings in light of the published nutrition literature.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars and tutorials with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. To communicate research findings in oral presentation to peers.
- Activities:
- Online self-directed modules, meetings with supervisors, seminars.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachelle Opie
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at weekly tutorials and relevant seminars and meet with supervisor regularly."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systematic Literature Review (7000 words) and project proposal (500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| critical analysis of paper (two-hour exam) | 30 | 01 | |
| one 15-min oral presentation | 20 | 01, 06, 04, 02 |