NUTR08038 2024 Nutrition Research Project
Full Title
Nutrition Research Project
Transcript Title
Nutrition Research Project
Code
NUTR08038
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
NUTR - Nutrition
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2024 - Full Academic Year 2024-25
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Owen Kenny, Thomas Smyth
Programme Membership
SG_SHUMA_H08 202400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
Description
This module will enable students to engage in an independent research project, where they will utilise the skills and competencies that they have acquired during their degree programme, to research an area in relation to nutrition, food and health. Students will be given a fundamental insight into research methods and gain experience in the practical application of these skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate the ability to critically review the literature in the area of the research topic
2.
Plan and implement methodologies to collect, collate and analyse relevant data where appropriate
3.
Interpret findings, discuss results with reference to the literature and identify key recommendations as a result of the research conducted
4.
Source, interpret, critically review and apply appropriate and referenced literature from area of investigation
5.
Present and communicate the research project in a variety of forms including oral and written
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will be expected to take responsibility for their own learning of their specific research topic under the direction and guidance of their project supervisor.
Module Assessment Strategies
This assessment strategy for this module is designed to focus students on the production of a written thesis, oral presentation and viva voce of their research findings.
The project is assessed in a number of ways:
Continuous assessment ‑ this is carried out by the project supervisor and relates to the manner in which the student plans, organises and manages their own time and data collection.
Thesis ‑ the written report is assessed by the project supervisor and a second academic. This assessment evaluates the student's ability to accurately record, interpret, evaluate and draw conclusions from their findings. This also gives the assessors an insight into the student's understanding of the research area and the student's ability to source literature, evaluate and interpret this literature and to place their own findings in context.
Presentation ‑ this presentation, carried out as part of an undergraduate nutrition conference, allows the student to demonstrate their ability to communicate their research findings in both presentation and oral form.
Viva voce - Students will undergo a short oral defense of their project with the project supervisor and a second academic, allowing the student to further demonstrate their knowledge of the research area.
Repeat Assessments
Students must achieve an overall module mark of ≥ 40% in order to pass the module. In addition, students must attempt all individual assessment components of the module.
For the purpose of AFN accreditation, students will be required to pass (≥ 40%) each individual assessment component of the module.
Students that do not achieve the above requirements will be reassessed on a case by case basis.
Indicative Syllabus
Design a project plan, indicating tasks and milestones, to be completed within the allocated time frame.
Source, review and critically appraise relevant literature in relation to the topic being investigated.
Develop an original research hypothesis.
Design and carry out a series of robust methods to test the research hypothesis.
Analyse and interpret data collected using appropriate methods.
Disseminate and critically appraise research findings in the form of a written thesis.
Disseminate, defend and critically appraise research findings in the form of an oral presentation and viva voce.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Paper | Project | Individual Project | 75 % | End of Year | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Continuous assessment progress | Project | Performance Evaluation | 5 % | OnGoing | 2,3,4 |
| 3 | Oral presentation | Project | Assessment | 10 % | End of Year | 1,3,4,5 |
| 4 | Oral viva exam | Project | Assessment | 10 % | End of Year | 1,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Meeting with Supervisor | 0.66 | Weekly | 0.66 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self-directed learning and practical research | 12 | Weekly | 12.00 |
| Tutorial | Science Laboratory | Tutorial/Guidance | 1 | Monthly | 0.25 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 0.91 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
n/a
Journal Resources
The use of academic journals is dependent on the subject area of the research project. Students are encouraged to use appropriate journal databases and search engines, under the guidance of their project supervisor.
URL Resources
The use of online resources is dependent on the subject area of the research project. Students are encouraged to use reliable and appropriate online resources, under the guidance of their project supervisor.
Other Resources
The use of other resources is dependent on the subject area of the research project, under the guidance of the project supervisor.
Additional Information
None