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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit places the study of nutrition issues and food habits within the socioecological, economic, cultural and political environment in which groups of people function and develop. The major nutrition-related health issues that exist in local, Australian and global contexts are examined, particularly in relation to specific populations. Contemporary evidence is used to evaluate the food and nutrition system and existing public health nutrition practice in terms of addressing these issues. The knowledge and skills required for effective public health nutrition planning, implementation and evaluation are also developed and applied.
Unit was previously coded NUT4444
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimstr 1 | 13 x 4 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, integrating face-to-face and digital experiences. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for their in-class activities. The use of cases will enhance student critical analysis and problem-solving abilities. Practical sessions will allow students to collaborate, to synthesise and analyse information and address complex public health nutrition problems. Guest speakers are invited to engage students with real world dietetic practice. In assessment one students will apply the skills developed in this unit to plan a public health nutrition intervention. In assessment two students will engage with external practitioners to evaluate public health nutrition practice and communicate their findings to diverse stakeholders.
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 ^ | Public Health Nutrition Intervention Plan | 60% |
| Presentation | Critical Program Review | 40% |
^ 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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit places the study of nutrition issues and food habits within the socioecological, economic, cultural and political environment in which groups of people function and develop. The major nutrition-related health issues that exist in local, Australian and global contexts are examined, particularly in relation to specific populations. Contemporary evidence is used to evaluate the food and nutrition system and existing public health nutrition practice in terms of addressing these issues. The knowledge and skills required for effective public health nutrition planning, implementation and evaluation are also developed and applied.
Unit was previously coded NUT4444
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimstr 1 | 13 x 4 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, integrating face-to-face and digital experiences. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for their in-class activities. The use of cases will enhance student critical analysis and problem-solving abilities. Practical sessions will allow students to collaborate, to synthesise and analyse information and address complex public health nutrition problems. Guest speakers are invited to engage students with real world dietetic practice. In assessment one students will apply the skills developed in this unit to plan a public health nutrition intervention. In assessment two students will engage with external practitioners to evaluate public health nutrition practice and communicate their findings to diverse stakeholders.
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 ^ | Public Health Nutrition Intervention Plan | 60% |
| Presentation | Critical Program Review | 40% |
^ 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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