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    Overview

    Students will apply public health nutrition knowledge, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and research skills creatively and collaboratively with peers and community partners to real-life or real-world public health projects.

    About this paper

    Paper title Practice in Public Health Nutrition
    Subject Human Nutrition
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,748.85
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    HUNT 343
    Notes
    Students who have not passed HUNT 343 may be admitted with approval from the Postgraduate Coordinator or the Head of Department
    Contact

    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Claire Smith (Paper Co-ordinator)
    Ms Mary Spiers (Professional Practice Fellow)
     

    Paper Structure

    Students complete two practice-based projects including:

    • Planning, delivering and evaluating a community-based workshop
    • A project to meet the identified needs of a public health organisation and their community

    By working on "real-world projects" students will develop skills in written and oral communication, teamwork, research, and problem-solving.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    There is one 2-hour workshop facilitated by teaching staff every week, and one 2-hour self-directed class where students work in groups on the projects and meet with teaching staff.

    Textbooks

    There are no set textbooks for this paper. Readings from research papers and book chapters will be available via e-Reserve or the library.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will

    • Incorporate theories of behaviour change, and demonstrate cultural awareness to increase nutrition knowledge and promote health in a community setting
    • Translate scientific evidence, nutritional guidelines and concepts into messages that can be understood by non-science groups to promote health
    • Collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with other students, teaching staff and community partners
    • Use research approaches (quantitative and qualitative) and analytical skills to make evidence-based decisions
    • Integrate knowledge of evaluation, needs assessment, and intervention planning to contribute to community and population health
    • Use reflective practice and critical thinking to evaluate and improve practice

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Overview

    Students will apply public health nutrition knowledge, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and research skills creatively and collaboratively with peers and community partners to real-life or real-world public health projects.

    About this paper

    Paper title Practice in Public Health Nutrition
    Subject Human Nutrition
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    HUNT 343
    Notes
    Students who have not passed HUNT 343 may be admitted with approval from the Postgraduate Coordinator or the Head of Department
    Contact

    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Claire Smith (Paper Co-ordinator)
    Ms Mary Spiers (Professional Practice Fellow)
     

    Paper Structure

    Students complete a practice-based project working with a community of public health organisations.

    By working on "real-world projects" students will develop skills in written and oral communication, teamwork, research, and problem-solving.

    Teaching Arrangements

    This paper is delivered in-person with campus-based students and distance students attend classes via video conferencing.

    There are two 2-hour classes scheduled per week. These include a combination of workshops facilitated by staff and self-directed class where students work in groups on the projects and meet with teaching staff and community organisations.

    Textbooks

    There are no set textbooks for this paper. Readings from research papers and book chapters will be available via eReserve or the library.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    1. Translate scientific evidence, nutritional guidelines and concepts into messages that can be understood by non-science groups to promote health
    2. Collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with other students, teaching staff and community partners
    3. Use research approaches (quantitative and qualitative) and analytical skills to make evidence-based decisions
    4. Integrate knowledge of evaluation, needs assessment, and intervention planning to contribute to community and population health
    5. Use reflective practice and critical thinking to evaluate and improve practice
    6. Use visual, oral and written methods to effectively communicate with the public

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Other

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other
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