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Research Methods Courses

FNR 100 FNR 201 FNR 300 FNR 301 FNR 400

FNR 100 Research Methods: Introduction to Research, Learning and Practice Lect: 3 hrs.

This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of the research process and the relationship between research and professional practice. Using a range of techniques the course will critically examine the role of research in generating and perpetuating ideas, theories and beliefs. The course will introduce students to a range of research strategies and cover the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with a focus on food, nutrition and family applications.

FNR 201 Research Methods: Research and Practice Lect: 3 hrs.

Building on FNR 100, this is the second course in the food and nutrition series which positions the research process as an integral component of practice. Focus will be placed on enhancing students’ understanding of research methodologies using examples drawn from health, food, nutrition and family research. Critical appraisal of surveys, experiments, epidemiology and observational studies will be included. Course work will give students experience analyzing published research, writing a conceptual framework and analyzing secondary data.

Prerequisite: FNR 100.

FNR 300 Research Methods: Research Methods Lect: 3 hrs.

This course examines a range of research issues including ethical considerations, validity, reliability, and the appropriateness of research designs and strategies. Research designs including surveys, observation studies, and experiments are discussed and evaluated and strategies such as epidemiology and evaluation and practice-based research are explored. Critical analysis of literature is encouraged with specific application to the fields of food and nutrition.

Prerequisite: FNR 200.

FNR 301 Research Methods: Senior Research Project Lab: 3 hrs.

This course integrates research methods and statistical analysis. Working in teams under the guidance of the faculty member, students will complete a research project and written report. Critical reflection on the research process and a greater understanding of the data analysis process will be central to this course.

Prerequisite: FNR 300 or FNR 201.

FNR 400 Research Methods: Independent Study Lab: 3 hrs.

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue an independent project with a faculty advisor beyond the FNR 301 level. Students must have at least an A- average in the relevant discipline and the approval of the supervising faculty member.

Prerequisite: FNR 301.

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FNR 100	Research Methods: Introduction to Research, Learning and Practice	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of the research process and the relationship between research and professional practice. Using a range of techniques the course will critically examine the role of research in generating and perpetuating ideas, theories and beliefs. The course will introduce students to a range of research strategies and cover the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with a focus on food, nutrition and family applications.

FNR 201	Research Methods: Research and Practice	Lect: 3 hrs.
Building on FNR 100, this is the second course in the food and nutrition series which positions the research process as an integral component of practice. Focus will be placed on enhancing students’ understanding of research methodologies using examples drawn from health, food, nutrition and family research. Critical appraisal of surveys, experiments, epidemiology and observational studies will be included. Course work will give students experience analyzing published research, writing a conceptual framework and analyzing secondary data.
Prerequisite: FNR 100.

FNR 300	Research Methods: Research Methods	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course examines a range of research issues including ethical considerations, validity, reliability, and the appropriateness of research designs and strategies. Research designs including surveys, observation studies, and experiments are discussed and evaluated and strategies such as epidemiology and evaluation and practice-based research are explored. Critical analysis of literature is encouraged with specific application to the fields of food and nutrition.
Prerequisite: FNR 200.

FNR 301	Research Methods: Senior Research Project	Lab: 3 hrs.
This course integrates research methods and statistical analysis. Working in teams under the guidance of the faculty member, students will complete a research project and written report. Critical reflection on the research process and a greater understanding of the data analysis process will be central to this course.
Prerequisite: FNR 300 or FNR 201.

FNR 400	Research Methods: Independent Study	Lab: 3 hrs.
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue an independent project with a faculty advisor beyond the FNR 301 level. Students must have at least an A- average in the relevant discipline and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
Prerequisite: FNR 301.