AFNS 675 - Introduction to Research Methods in Nutritional Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-3S-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

To develop skills in critical review of the literature, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, and the execution and presentation of research in the nutrition and metabolism fields. Lectures include concepts in experimental design, logistics of data collection and basic statistical analysis. The seminar includes practical application of these tools and completion of a critical review to compliment student's research program. Normally taken by students in the MSc and PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism during the first year of their graduate studies program.