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701-1701-00L 6 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-HEST
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Human Health, Nutrition and Environment: Term Paper

Only for students of the Major Human Health, Nutrition and Environment.
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Abstract

Writing of a review paper of scientific quality on a topic in the domain of Human Health, Nutrition and Environment based on critical evaluation of scientific literature.

Objective

- Acquisition of knowledge in the field of the review paper - Assessment of original literature as well as synthesis and analysis of the findings - Practising of academic writing in English - Giving an oral presentation with discussion on the topic of the review paper

Content

Topics are offered in the domains of the major 'Human Health, Nutrition and Environment' covering 'Public Health', 'Infectious Diseases', 'Nutrition and Health' and 'Environment and Health'.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Guidelines will be handed out in the beginning.

Literature

Literature will be identified based on the topic chosen.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Human Health, Nutrition and Environment: Term Paper
Permission from lecturers required for all students. The introduction of the term paper course takes place on 30th Sept 2021 from 16:15 to 18:00 h. An additional compulsory input lecture takes place on 25th Nov 2021 from 16:15 to 18:00 h. Dates for oral presentation are 17th and 18th Feb 2022. More details and locations are announced separately.
  • 25.11 Date 16:15-18:00 (IFW A 32.1)
180 h semesterly

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