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752-6201-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-HEST

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Research Methodology in Nutrition

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Isabelle Herter-Aeberli

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:36:57

Abstract

Objective

The following aims should be achieved during this course: 1) Students get insights into different methodologies applied in nutritional research and get an idea of when and how to use them. 2) Students practice to prepare their own mini lectures in order to teach their peers on predefined topics.

Content

The lecture covers different methodologies applied in the field of nutrition research including dietary assessment, body composition, biomarkers, techniques to assess minerals and trace elements, epigenetics, animal studies, study designs, and ethical issues related to nutrition research. The course is divided into four core topics and each of those is a combination of frontal lectures with team teaching amongst the students. Each student will prepare mini lectures for their peers on pre-defined questions within the core topics.

General Information

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

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: None

The course assessment is divided into two parts.The first part consists of each student preparing 2 mini lectures in the course of the semester which they present to the class. This part is pass/fail (compulsory continuous performance assessment).The second part will be an end-of-semester exam of 1 hour.Failure of the continuous performance assessment will lead to an exclusion from the exam.

Course Components