NUT1022 Fundamentals of biomedical sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1022 Fundamentals of biomedical sciences is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1022
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After NUT1022
1 unit list NUT1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit which is part of Theme 1 – Foundation of Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences, introduces you to the fundamentals of medical biosciences which are essential for understanding the biological and chemical concepts of nutrition and the roles of nutrition in health and disease. The unit includes the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology and chemical pathology with a particular emphasis upon the body systems which are significantly involved in nutrition. You will learn about protein, fat, carbohydrate and alcohol metabolism thereby laying the foundation for an understanding of human energy metabolism. The unit concludes with an introduction to molecular human biology, the building blocks (DNA and RNA) of life and the processes of genetic inheritances, mitosis, and meiosis and gene transcription together with the roles of gene-nutrient interactions in human health.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical reports (3 x 900 words each)30%
- Mid- semester test (2 hours + 10 minutes)30%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical biosciences relevant to human nutrition.
- 2
Demonstrate the understanding of biochemical processes involved in the mechanisms of nutrition.
- 3
Demonstrate understanding of integrative functions of all body systems in the processes and mechanisms of dietary intake, micronutrients metabolism and cellular consumption of dietary micronutrients.
- 4
Describe role of the neuroendocrine system in regulating dietary intake and energy expenditure.
- 5
Demonstrate understanding of the aetiology, consequences, and impact of disordered metabolic processes on nutritional homeostasis.
- 6
Demonstrate knowledge and laboratory skills in performing related experiments and handling of experimental data.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials2 hours
- Workshops2 hours
- Lectures2 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 x 1 hour of lectures, 1 x 2 hours of tutorials, and 1 x 2 hours of practicals/ workshops.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ammu Radhakrishnan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Christina Gertrude Yap
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1022?
NUT1022 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after NUT1022?
NUT1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT1029. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is NUT1022 offered?
In 2023, NUT1022 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT1022?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT1022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available