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701-1701-00L 6 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-USYS

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.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:47

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

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
14.09.2026

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 introductory session for the term paper course takes place on September 17 or October 1, 2026, from 12:15 to 14:00. The compulsory input sessions, including the use of AI in scientific writing and short presentations, take place on November 19, 2026, from 12:15 to 14:00, and on December 3, 2026, from 16:15 to 19:00 at the latest (depending on the number of participants). The oral presentations are provisionally scheduled for February 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2027. The exact dates will be determined after all topics have been allocated. Further details, including final schedule and locations, will be communicated separately.
No time listed 180 h semesterly

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