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CND 411 Thinking Critically (2015)

Instructors David Lee

Category Level 4

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Updated 12 Feb 2016

Lessons 25

Enrolled 21

Language English ‎(en)‎

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This module aims to introduce students to the necessity of becoming research-orientated and to think critically about nutritional science in preparation for a range of future careers. Nutrition is a far- reaching and complex field of science with a range of external influences impacting on the integrity and consistency of information available not only to scientists and researchers but to the general public.

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CND 411 Thinking Critically (2015)

Module Leader: Fiona Ambrose
Module Leader: Rhaya Jordan

Skill Level: Beginner

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