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766-6304-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-HEST

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Introduction to the Nutrition Research Process

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jessica Rigutto

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:30

Abstract

This course provides students interested in nutrition with fundamental tools and concepts in human nutrition research, including topics such as study design, statistical analysis, scientific writing and communicating results. Preparation of a research proposal will consolidate student learning. The course is designed for MAS and first semester MSc Nutrition and Health students.

Objective

This course will familiarise students with the fundamental concepts, methodologies and terminology that apply to human nutrition research. The course features both didactic presentations and in-class practical exercises including topics such as study design, statistics, scientific writing and communicating results. Students will have the opportunity to consolidate their learning by preparing a research protocol to study a nutrition-related health problem, which will be submitted for grading and presented in an end-of-semester graded poster presentation. On completion of this course, students will have improved: • Understanding of experimental study design in basic and clinical research • Familiarity with the research process and methods used in human nutrition • Understanding of basic statistics and analytical skills used in preparing and reporting research, including in tables and graphs • Ability to report scientific results in writing and orally • Skills in scientific writing and an understanding of the publication process • Proficiency in retrieval and interpretation of scientific literature

Resources

Lecture Notes

The teaching slides used in the lectures will be made available weekly on Moodle before each class, as pdf files.

Literature

There is no recommended textbook or prior reading required for this class. Students will be provided with recommendations for further reading where relevant, with the lecture notes.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Preparation of a proposal to answer a research question. Students will prepare a concept, which will be presented (ungraded) early in the course for validity, then ending with the submission of the proposal and a final presentation as a poster session at the end of the semester, which will both be graded.

Registration & Places

Signup End: 28.09.2023

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Introduction to the Nutrition Research Process	Wed 10:15-12:00 (ML H 34.3)	2 h weekly