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Overview

In this subject students will develop research skills 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 … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

George Moschonis

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically appraise the literature related to a given project area to formulate project aims and methods.
2.
Develop skills in the design and conduct of nutrition research
3.
Apply principles of ethical research conduct to project implementation.
4.
Analyse and interpret data using appropriate statistical techniques.
5.
Effectively communicate research findings in written and oral format.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HHHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours and must have completed DTN4HNA