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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

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jeannette Nuessli Guth, Prof. Dr. Kristopher McNeill, PD Dr. Timothy Julian
Only for students of the Major Human Health, Nutrition and Environment.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:13

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 compulsory introduction to the term paper course takes place on the 25th Sept 2025 from 12:15 to max 14:00. The compulsory input lectures including the use of AI and short presentations take place on 13th November from 12:15 to 14:00 and on the 4th December 2025 from 16:15 to approx 18:30 (depends on the number of participants). Dates for oral presentations are tentatively on the 12th, 13th, 19th and/or 20th February 2026. The exact dates are set after allocation of all topics. More details and locations are announced separately.
  • 25.09 Date 12:15-14:00 (LFW B 1)
  • 13.11 Date 12:15-14:00 (LFW B 1)
  • 04.12 Date 16:15-19:00 (LFW B 3)
180 h semesterly

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