NUTR 485 - Nutrition Research and Contemporary Issues

(3 units) CO12, CO13, CO14

Examination of the scientific method and its application to the study of nutrition-based research questions - including standards of responsible research conduct and evidence-based practice.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; NUTR 223; NUTR 370; Co-requisite: BCH 400.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. synthesize and critically-evaluate nutrition research (CO13).
2. use information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
3. apply ethical principles in the conduct of research and to recognize research misconduct (CO12).
4. effectively complete a substantial writing assignment that demands synthesis and integration of nutrition knowledge and research principles (CO14).

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