NUT1101 Science foundations
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1101 Science foundations is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 70%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1101
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After NUT1101
4 units list NUT1101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nutrition Science or Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours).
Overview
This unit focuses on developing fundamental scientific knowledge as the basis for nutrition science. This unit introduces you to the chemistry of organic molecules expanding to incorporate the biochemical pathways relevant to nutrient metabolism.
Protein, fat, carbohydrate and alcohol metabolism are covered in detail laying the foundation for a detailed understanding of energy metabolism in humans.
The unit concludes with the introduction of other molecules of life (DNA and RNA) and describes the processes of genetic inheritance, mitosis, meiosis and gene transcription and the importance of gene nutrient interactions in human health. Student centered teaching and learning methods will be used to support the delivery of the unit content.
Students' participation as adult learners will be encouraged through the curricula with emphasis on the development of basic scientific communication skills.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- 5 x laboratory practicals (500 words each)20%
- Scientific poster - group presentation10%
- Mid Semester Examination20%
- Final examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate foundation knowledge of basic sciences to include chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry relevant to human nutrition and dietetics
- 2
Describe the chemistry of atoms and molecules
- 3
Explain how atoms and molecules interact in chemical reactions and calculate chemical equations (stoichiometry)
- 4
Describe the chemical and biochemical aspects of biological molecules
- 5
Classify the main features of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells (including membranes, organelles and enzymes), and correlate their structures with biological functions
- 6
Explain the aspects of cellular macronutrient and alcohol metabolism in terms of dietary input and energy release.
- 7
Explain mechanisms of genetic inheritance and the factors that govern the flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein
- 8
Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in laboratory experimentation and in the reporting and collation of experimental data
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities16 hours
- Workshops22 hours
- Applied sessions11 hours
- Lectures94 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
3 x 2 hours lectures
1 x 2 hours workshop
1 x 3 hours practical
13 hours self-directed study and assessment
Total: 24 hours per week
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 Aimee Dordevic
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Aimee Dordevic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1101?
None, but you must take NUT1001 or NUT1010 before or alongside it.
What can I take after NUT1101?
NUT1101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including NUT1001, NUT1102, NUT1103 and NUT2103. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is NUT1101 offered?
In 2022, NUT1101 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is NUT1101?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT1101 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 70% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.