FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006

Research Methods

FNR 100 FNR 201 FNR 301 FNR 400     FNR 100 Intro to Research, Learning and Practice 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. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top FNR 201 Research and Practice 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. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top FNR 301 Senior Research Project 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 201. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top FNR 400 Independent Study 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. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top