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Human Nutrition Research Project Part 1 (NUTR40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1 (Extended)
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 should be able to:
- Identify, describe and discuss the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments in Human Nutrition
- Critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
- Devise controlled studies to enable the collection and interpretation of valid data
- Disseminate the method and findings of a research project in Human Nutrition in oral and written form
- Effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate problems and reach appropriate conclusions
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- The ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- The capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
- The capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- The capacity to apply enhanced teamwork skills as required
- Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
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 27 February 2023 to 30 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 30 June 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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 Informal specialisation Human Nutrition Informal specialisation Human Nutrition
Last updated: 10 November 2023