RESEARCH PROJECT II

Paper Code: 
24DHFN817
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
240.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

1. Familiarize the students with the process of research with focus on foods and nutrition

2. Train the students on all steps of research process from problem identification to data      dissemination

3. Develop skills in conducting a research study and learn the process of writing a dissertation thesis

4. Train students to gain an insight into ethics in scientific publication

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24DHFN 817

 

 

Research Project II

 

CO335: Know the practical aspects of collecting data 

CO336: Evaluate, select and use appropriate strategies for analysis and presentation of data collected during research process

CO337: Suitably illustrate data/ insights using various graphical and other methods

CO338: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

 

Lectures, Discussions, Self directed: Read journal articles, books to collate information on related  topic

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Presentations, Field work/ experimental work

CA Test, Semester End Examination, Power Point Presentations,

Successful defence of original research work, 

Preparation of a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal,

plagiarism check and ethical clearance

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS
  • Conduction of innovative and fruitful research in various fields of nutrition. It shall include research in fields of community nutrition, clinical nutrition, food processing and technologies, biochemical, biophysical and organoleptic assessment of various prevalent as well as under prevalent food sources and products.  It should enrich the existing stock of knowledge related to foods and nutrition to strengthen the normal nutritional pattern of the common people, as well as, at the same time enhance the scale of food processing at all levels.
  • Evaluation (CA): Based on Interaction with the supervisor, attendance, Library work, Internet Browsing and Preparation of the Dissertation Report.

 

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