FSHN4140
Food Science & Human Nutrition Honours 4140
20 Units
Available in 2013
| Ourimbah | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course develops a student's skills and competencies in developing and communicating research findings in a written form. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the student's honours research supervisor. The course operates in conjunction with FSHN4130 which is largely concerned with data collection and analysis and other forms of scientific communication. FSHN4140 involves discussion of research findings, their reconciliation with existing literatures and the development of written texts which form drafts of chapters for the student's honours research thesis. The course includes submission of a completed thesis.
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. Advanced competency in developing and communicating research findings in a 100 page thesis. 2. Capacity to structure and formulate arguments within a lengthy written text. 3. Capacity to communicate research findings involving very high analytical levels. 4. Capacity to communicate research findings that positions conclusions within a student's overall field of enquiry. 5. Research skills necessary to undertake higher-level and post-graduate research and writing. |
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| Content | Supervision of students in: - Structuring a thesis text to communicate logically the outcomes of a student's research project - Developing logical and coherent arguments and conclusions within a text that are adequately supported by appropriate evidence - Use of techniques involving selection of multiple drafting, editing and use of appropriate analytical language to communicate findings to an academic audience - Engagement in processes of relating specific findings to the overall concerns of food and nutritional studies - Encouragement and support of students to achieve a high level of analytical competence and strongest opportunity to pursue further research and study |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Completion of FSHN4110 and FSHN4120. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 20 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Individual Supervision: for 14 hour(s) per Fortnight for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for FSHN4140 |