NUT2002 · Applied research methods in nutrition

Overview

This unit will focus on developing students as researchers. It builds on knowledge and skills developed in Year 1 on the role of evidence in nutrition science, statistics, epidemiology and research methods.It will embrace the concepts and application of systematic literature review and quantitative and qualitative data related to nutrition. You will be supported to apply and practice these research skills in a safe classroom environment and via hypothetical models while applying real and relevant data collection and analysis tools to current, pertinent and important research questions in nutrition. The key theme explored in this unit is Theme 2: Determinants and Influences on Population Health and Nutrition coupled with partial integration of content and application from Theme 1: Personal Development and Professional Practice and Theme 3: Nutrition Fundamentals of Health and Disease.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically appraise scientific literature and research methods;
2. Conduct a hypothetical research study relating to a nutrition issue;
3. Apply methods of qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and communication in controlled environment;
4. Develop and implement a systematic review protocol for a nutrition related research question;
5. Synthesise and communicate findings from scientific literature in the field of nutrition.

Workload

24 hours of tutorials (equates to 2 hours per week from weeks 1-12) 4 hours of computer laboratories 48 hours of lectures (4 hours per week over a 12 week semester)

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.