NUT2002 Applied research methods in nutrition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2002 Applied research methods in nutrition is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before NUT2002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT2002
1 unit list NUT2002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: NUT1002, NUT1010 & NUT1101
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M2001.
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 in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Systematic literature review searchExercise10%
- Systematic review data synthesisWritten30%
- Mid semester quizQuiz / Test10%
- Individual scientific reportWrittenCompetency hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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 and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Laboratories4 hours
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)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Nicole Kellow
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Nicole Kellow
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2002?
NUT2002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUT2002?
NUT2002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT3007.
When is NUT2002 offered?
In 2027, NUT2002 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUT2002 have an exam?
No. NUT2002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.