NUT3008 Biochemistry, genetics and molecular nutrition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT3008 Biochemistry, genetics and molecular nutrition is a level 3, 6-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.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3008
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT3008
No unit lists NUT3008 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
NUT2103, NUT2002 & NUT2104 OR BMS1062 & BMS2021 OR MCB2011
Overview
The aim of this unit is to enable students to explore the molecular mechanisms by which nutrients and other food components affect metabolism and cell function.
The unit focuses on the biochemical role of essential nutrients in metabolism, their role in the aetiology of major chronic diseases with postulated nutritional involvement in disease mechanisms.
This unit will reinforce the concepts of nutritional genomics and epigenetics by presenting relevant examples from recent scientific literature and provide students with the competence to interrogate on-line gene databases to answer real life questions.
Special attention will be placed on translating this knowledge into practice and on its limitations.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical class worksheet (1 hour online simulated laboratory practical and 45 mins quiz)10%
- Scientific poster and extended discussion - individual (1,500 words)25%
- Wiki page and presentation (Develop wiki page & 15mins presentation) (Group assessment 2,000 words)20%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the fundamental concepts of genetics and the application of genetics to molecular biology research
- 2
Explain the biochemical roles of the essential nutrients in metabolism
- 3
Explain the role of nutrients and other food components in the modulation of gene expression on a global scale (Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics)
- 4
Evaluate the interaction between food components and genetic factors that influence biochemical pathways and health and susceptibility to disease (Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics).
- 5
Integrate and generate biochemical and nutritional science knowledge in professional context such as personalised nutrition
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hours face-to-face/online/week
2 hours computer workshops/week
2 hours teacher - directed learning/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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kaitlin Day
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kaitlin Day
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT3008?
NUT3008 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT3008 offered?
In 2022, NUT3008 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUT3008 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.