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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the methods by which information and data are gathered that contribute to the nutritional assessment of individuals and/or populations. Objective and subjective methods of assessing an individual's nutritional status are evaluated and relevant anthropometric techniques of measurement are practised. Clinical tests and screening tools, pertinent to diseases associated with nutritional deficiency or over-sufficiency are reviewed.
Unit was previously coded NUT4443
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, laboratories, workshops, small group discussions, team-based activities, guest lecturers, case study application, e-Learning activities and audio-visual and multimedia activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Nutrition assessment methodology | 20% |
| Case Study ^ | Application of the Nutrition Care Process and Model | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the methods by which information and data are gathered that contribute to the nutritional assessment of individuals and/or populations. Objective and subjective methods of assessing an individual's nutritional status are evaluated and relevant anthropometric techniques of measurement are practised. Clinical tests and screening tools, pertinent to diseases associated with nutritional deficiency or over-sufficiency are reviewed.
Unit was previously coded NUT4443
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, laboratories, workshops, small group discussions, team-based activities, guest lecturers, case study application, e-Learning activities and audio-visual and multimedia activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Nutrition assessment methodology | 20% |
| Case Study ^ | Application of the Nutrition Care Process and Model | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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