Universität Wien

330017 SE International Nutrition Policy (2015W)

Theory and Implementation

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Course for Master- and PHD Students

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

LEHRVERANSTALTUNGSTERMINE:

Mo 16.11.2015. 09:00 14:00 Uhr SE560 UZA II

Di 17.11.2015. 08:30 13:30 Uhr SE560 UZA II

Mi 18.11.2015 08:30 13:30 Uhr SE509 UZA II

Do 19.11.2015. 13:15 18:15 Uhr SE562 UZA II

Fr 20.11.2015. 13:30 18:30 Uhr SE560 UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to the background of global nutrition policy (justification, concept) and examples for its implementation at regional and national level. Reference will be made to the strategies and problem-oriented interventions of agencies of the UN system (WHO, FAO, UNICEF, WFP, and World Bank).

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation, quality of the prepared and presented tasks (30 points of 100), discussion and group work including discussion (30 points of 100), and concluding oral exam of 20 minutes (40 points of 100).
Passing criterion = 60 points
(60-65 pts.: 4; 66-75 pts.: 3; 76-85: 2; >85 pts.: 1)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To acquaint students with the current world nutrition and health concerns and to familiarize them with the basics, methods, as well as monitoring and evaluation of employed strategies and intervention programs and how to develop an action plan.

Examination topics

Introductory lectures by the course leader on the course program topics followed by defined assigned tasks to be prepared, presented and discussed by the students.

Reading list

Used sources of information and a large selection of data presented in the introductory lectures will be provided by the course leader.

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