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 ( NZD ) | $1,797.86 |
| 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
- 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:
- 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
- Use visual, oral and written methods to effectively communicate with the public