BND5012 - Issues in human nutrition

Leader: Associate Professor Boyd Strauss

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Students will attend a weekly seminar over the semester on topics related to human nutrition given by a range of experts, and by other students. Students are required to take notes and reflect in writing about each seminar in the context of human nutrition and implications for nutrition science.

Objectives

On completion of the unit, students will:

1. have insight into different areas of research and practice in human nutrition;
2. have experience in participating in scientific discussions; and
3. be proficient in articulating their reflection on the context of presentations.

Assessment

Weekly reflection on seminar topics in the context of nutrition science.

Contact hours

Seminars: 2 hours per week; assignments and self-directed learning: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites

BND5011, BND5021

Co-requisites

BND5022