Unit details
Prerequisites
HMG7130 - Nutrition for Global Health
Co-requisites
HMG7310 - Nutrition Assessment and Program Management
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Conceptually map types and causes of malnutrition in emergencies in a variety of local, national and international contexts; | ||
2. | Conduct a nutrition assessment in a simulated emergency using standard tools and methodologies; | ||
3. | Outline and critique interventions used to prevent and treat malnutrition in emergencies; | ||
4. | Design an defend an emergency nutrition intervention based on assessed need in line with national and international minimum standards in emergency response in nutrition; and | ||
5. | Debate current challenges and controversies in nutrition in emergencies. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | Quiz x2 (equivalent to 1000 words each) | 20% |
Case Study | Written report on a case study of an emergency nutrition response (2500 words) | 40% |
Other | Simulation of nutrition assessment and response in a humanitarian crisis (in groups) (2500 words) | 40% |
Required reading
The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response, 1st
The Sphere Project, 2011
The Sphere Project
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