FSHN4130
Food Science & Human Nutrition Hons 4130
20 Units
Available in 2014
| Ourimbah | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course involves the direct application of research skills and competencies introduced in FSHN4120. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the student's honours research supervisor. It concentrates on the data collection and analysis portion of the research process. By the start of this course, students will have completed a major literature review, identified a suitable research question and developed a robust research design. The course explores and implements appropriate data collection techniques and develops advanced skills in data analysis. The course develops chapter drafts for the student's research thesis, as well as a poster and oral presentation of research findings.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory course component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be provided with: 1. Competency in the selection of various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in food and nutrition studies. 2. Capacity to implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in their individual research projects. 3. Appreciation of the methods used to distill and communicate scientific findings in concise formats. |
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| Content | Students undertake activities involving: - Discussion and guidance on the use of appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in food science and/or human nutrition. - Guidance on the use of analytical thinking for data interpretation. - The application of appropriate research ethics principles. - Guidance on conventions used in communicating scientific findings in oral and poster presentations. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | FSHN4110 and FSHN4120 | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Individual Supervision: for 14 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 20 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for FSHN4130 |