Not currently offered
Course code

FSHN4130

Units

20 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

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.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Competently select various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in food and nutrition studies.

2. Implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in their individual research projects.

3. Appreciate the methods used to distil and communicate scientific findings in concise formats.


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.

Requisite

Students must be active in [12243] Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours) to enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

FSHN4110 and FSHN4120


Assessment items

Presentation: Poster and Oral Presentation

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.