Main Field of Study and progress level:
Food and Nutrition: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science
Contents
This course provides opportunities to acquire a deeper understanding of nutritional studies and to critically examine research reports. During the course, students will demonstrate their ability to independently plan, carry out and present their research on a nutritional studies topic. This involves formulating a research problem and objectives, selecting appropriate methods, analysing data and presenting results in relation to scientific articles and other relevant literature. The course includes a final seminar where the thesis is presented and discussed.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
identify and find literature relevant to the issue.
give an account of different research methods, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each and select as appropriate for the research question.
plan and carry out the research, analyse data and write a scientific research thesis.
present, discuss and defend her/his report and critically examine, assess and discuss the thesis of fellow students.
Required Knowledge
Univ: Pass grades in at least 90 ECTS in Food and Nutrition, including 15 credits thesis and at least 7.5 ECTS skill courses at advanced level or equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.
Form of instruction
Subjects for the degree project will be selected in consultation with the course coordinator. Work with the paper is carried out individually with continual supervision and mandatory participation in the seminars.
Examination modes
Examination for this course is based on an assessment of the thesis including the work process, writing, presentation and defence. Also, a pass grade is required as an opponent for another thesis at the same level.
Any supplementary examination shall be undertaken in accordance with the examiners instructions and within the time limit set by the examiner.
For the course pass grade, pass grades must have been achieved in all the required parts of the assessment.
For rules and regulations about the examination/assessment see the Universitys Code of Rules and Procedures.
EQUIVALENCE
The equivalence of course credits (completely or partially) can be assessed (see the Universitys Code of Rules and Procedures). An application can be made on a special form according to the Student Services directive.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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