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

Research Methodology in Nutrition

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:32

Abstract

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/nutrigenomics, animal studies, study designs, and ethical issues related to nutrition research.

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 mini lectures in the course of the semester which they present to the class. The presentations will be graded and contribute 30% to the final grade (compulsory continuous performance assessment).The second part will be an end-of-semester exam (70%).Admission to the exam is only possible if the continuous performance assessment is completed.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Research Methodology in Nutrition
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 59)
2 h weekly

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