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Human Nutrition Research Project Part 1 (NUTR40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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Students will enrol in the 25‐point offering of this subject in one semester and the 50‐point offering in the second semester to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course.
Early in the first semester of enrolment, students will formulate a research question / project proposal and present this for approval by the subject coordinator. The second semester concludes with students communicating their research in both oral and written formats ‐ giving a verbal presentation and submitting their thesis.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed this subject will be able to:
- describe and discuss the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
- critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
- disseminate scientific information
- effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate problems and reach appropriate conclusions
- collect and interpret data
- identify research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- A capacity to enhance teamwork skills as required
- Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project proposal - outline of the project
| Four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 | N/A |
Proposal seminar, presentation based on the proposal
| Four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 | N/A |
Final Presentation
| Two weeks before the end of Semester 2 | 20% |
Thesis, One written thesis to be submitted for examination
| During the last week of Semester 2 | 80% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Senaka Ranadheera Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters. This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours) Course Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
Last updated: 31 January 2024