NUT1002 Evaluating the evidence: Nutrition and population health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1002 Evaluating the evidence: Nutrition and population health is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUT1010 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUT1002
1 unit list NUT1002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Analysis of Indigenous program/policy20%
- Critical analysis of a scientific paper (2,000 words)20%
- Analytical essay (2,500 words)20%
- ExamsThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret the demographics of the Australian population including Indigenous, minority and disadvantaged groups, their nutrition and health issues.
- 2
Explore the health and nutrition needs of priority population groups in Australia.
- 3
Evaluate a socio-ecological approach to improving health.
- 4
Search the scientific literature related to common questions on nutrition and health.
- 5
Evaluate the scientific literature, including study designs, related to nutrition and health and communicate findings.
- 6
Design quality research questions on nutrition and health.
- 7
Identify and apply quantitative statistical analysis using methods common to nutrition research and interpret statistical results.
- 8
Describe basic methods of qualitative data collection and analysis.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures48 hours
- Workshops32 hours
8 hours contact per week plus 16 hours self directed study.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Julia McCartan
- Chief Examiners
- Julia McCartan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1002?
You need NUT1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUT1002?
NUT1002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PBH3004. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is NUT1002 offered?
In 2023, NUT1002 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUT1002 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.