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UQU Programs
Clinical Nutrition

Graduation Project

NUT4175
3 hours English

Graduation Project

Graduation Project
NUT3274 Research Methodologies in Nutrition
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction to research & evidence-based practice (EBP)
2 Introduction to scientific literature and the peer review process
3 Using library resources to identify and access scientific literature and evaluating the information
4 Formulating research question and Literature Search, Critical Thinking, / Critical reading of a research article
5 Responsible conduct of research - overview (Ethical and Safety Considerations) / Animal Ethics / Human Ethics / Health, Safety and protection of participants
6 Study design in observational settings
7 Nutrition epidemiology – descriptive and Analytical
8 Methods to determine dietary intake Consideration for including different / population groups in nutrition research (NR)
9 Tools for Data Collection / Primary and secondary methods of data collection / Different types of questionnaires, rating scales, check lists, schedules, attitude scales, inventories, standardized tests, interviews, observation validity of tools. / Procedure for preparation of the tool, administration of tools for data collection. / Procedure for data collection specializations. / Planning for data analysis-coding of responses. / Construction of tools for data collection. / types of questions / Questionnaire. / interview schedule observation scales
10 Discussion research project
1.1 Mapped to: K1

List the types of research studies in medical sciences based on theories and research concepts

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, presentation
Assessment Methods Short assays exam - Midterm - Multiple- choice exam - Assignment
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding in appropriate nutrition field research design

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, presentation
Assessment Methods Short assays exam - Midterm - Multiple- choice exam - Assignment
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Implement academic and scientific nutritional issues based on current knowledge and seek solutions self-guided and suggest further resources to justify decisions

2.2 Mapped to: S2

Analyzing Research Problems and criticize scientific articles

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, presentation
Assessment Methods Short assays exam - Mid term - Multiple- choice exam - Assignment
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Evaluate data according to evidence-based practice

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, presentation
Assessment Methods Short assays exam - Mid term - Multiple- choice exam - Assignment
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Perform effective communication in oral and written formats based on ethical, Islamic manners

Teaching Strategy Class discussion, Group assignments, presentation
Assessment Methods Rubric for class group discussion and Group assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Implement working ability either alone or with team and leadership skills if required.

Teaching Strategy Class discussion, Group assignments, presentation
Assessment Methods Rubric for class group discussion and Group assignments
Assessment
Weight
Journal Club
10%
Supervisor evaluation
50%
Viva
30%
Poster evauation
10%
Total
100%