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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:10 / 15
Course supervisor:Lolita Vija Neimane
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Public Health

Objective

The aim of the study course is that the student performs research in the chosen health science or medical science related to nutrition problems, the results of which confirm successful bachelor's study program and ability to work creatively in this field, language and usable in science and practice. The structure of the Bachelor's thesis is determined by the topic and type of the thesis (eg. theoretical or experimental study).

Prerequisites

Successfully completed study courses.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of research work development.

Skills

Upon successful completion of this course students will develop their skills in conducting independent research and be able to demonstrate:
1. Understanding the organization of research;
2. Skills in independent research in nutrition science, which include choosing and substantiating the research topic, setting goals and objectives, formulating the research question, choosing the research data acquisition and analysis method, finding scientific literature, writing and presenting the research, research presentation and discussion skills.

Competence

Understanding of research work development;
Improvement of presentation and teaching skills;
Ability to analyze and present the research results independently;
Understanding current research in health science and nutrition science;
Bachelor's thesis planning;
Principles of preparation of research project application;
Teamwork and individual working skills;
Skills to communicate with the public about research.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nutrition, RFU8Bachelor’sRequiredLolita Vija Neimane, Nelda Karpenska-Allaža, Eva Kataja, Līga Ārente, Laila Meija, Olga Ļubina, Anna Lece, Ksenija Nikolajeva, Jānis Leitis, Māra Kampara, Liene Sondore, Inese Siksna, Andis Brēmanis
Nutrition, RFUN8Bachelor’sRequiredLolita Vija Neimane
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nutrition, RFUN9Bachelor’sRequired
Nutrition, RFU7Bachelor’sRequired