NUT1023 Nutritional biochemistry and nutrigenomics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1023 Nutritional biochemistry and nutrigenomics is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 15 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1023
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After NUT1023
3 units list NUT1023 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Overview
This unit which is a part of the sequence of units comprising Theme 1 – Foundation of Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences will incorporate a systems approach to understanding the human body. It is closely aligned with the unit “Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences” to develop a sound understanding of bodily functions in nutrition. The unit will examine the metabolism of macro and micronutrients and the role of nutrition in cell growth and the formation of body systems in physiological and pathological states. The Integration of biochemical pathways and the concepts of its modulation by various diets will be discussed to emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry in nutrition and its relation to maintaining growth and health. The unit will emphasise the roles of immune system and pharmacological concepts in relation to interactions of nutrition with physiological processes. The relationship between genetics and nutritional disorders will also be explored.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for NUT1023.
Assessment
- Laboratory practicals (2 x 900 words)20%
- Case study presentation (3 x 15 minutes) (group)30%
- Final exam (2 hours + 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain at molecular level the building blocks of protein and the influences of genetic inheritance as well as other endogenous and exogenous factors on nutrition.
- 2
Describe the carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism in the fed and fasting state.
- 3
Describe the pharmacokinetics of common drugs, and their interaction with nutrients.
- 4
Apply scientific knowledge to the resolution of nutrition-related problems.
- 5
Discuss the role of micronutrients in the maintenance of overall homeostasis.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 3 hours of lectures and 3 hours of tutorials.
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
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1023?
None, but you must take NUT1021 and NUT1022 before or alongside it.
What can I take after NUT1023?
NUT1023 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including NUT1021, NUT1022 and NUT1027. Those lead on to 15 units in all.
When is NUT1023 offered?
NUT1023 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is NUT1023?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT1023 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.