NUT3026 Applied research in nutrition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT3026 Applied research in nutrition is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs NUT2022, NUT1024 , NUT2023, NUT2025, NUT2026 and NUT1029.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3026
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- NUT2022Food preparation, safety and serviceNo reviews yet
- NUT1024 Nutrition, health and behaviour
- NUT2023Nutrition and chronic diseasesNo reviews yet
- NUT2025Research methods in nutritionNo reviews yet
- NUT2026Community nutrition and health promotionNo reviews yet
- NUT1029Assessment of nutritional statusNo reviews yet
After NUT3026
No unit lists NUT3026 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Overview
This unit forms the core element of Theme 4 – Research and Practice in Nutrition, building on knowledge and skills drawn from Theme 1, 2 and 3. In this unit, students will conduct a research project in the area of human nutrition, under the guidance of an academic supervisor as assigned in Research Methods in Nutrition (Year 2 Semester 2). The research project runs through the semester during which, students will receive on-going supervision and support from the supervisor.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written statistical report (1,800 words) (15%)15%
- Final year project paper (7,200 words) (60%)Threshold hurdle60%
- Research supervisor evaluation (10%)10%
- Poster presentation (Group presentation and Q&A session - 20 mins) (15%)15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Integrate theoretical knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study with the research project.
- 2
Apply suitable research methods, qualitative and/or quantitative techniques to carry out a scientific research.
- 3
Provide accurate records of data collection, experience and rationale for decision-making in a reflective workbook.
- 4
Describe the basics of biostatistics.
- 5
Apply statistical analysis software to analyse research data and interpret the statistical outputs.
- 6
Utilize nutritional, technical or statistical software packages for data management and analysis.
- 7
Evaluate the findings of the research and the achievement of the research objectives.
- 8
Prepare a written scientific report based on the research findings.
- 9
Communicate research findings in the form of poster presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
An average of 8 hours of guided study per week, including 3 hours of lectures, 3 hours of workshops/seminars.
16 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 24 hours
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT3026?
You need NUT2022, NUT1024 , NUT2023, NUT2025, NUT2026 and NUT1029 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUT3026 offered?
In 2024, NUT3026 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT3026?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT3026 have an exam?
No. NUT3026 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.