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Advanced Topics in Nutrition (NUTR30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject critically examines a range of key aspects of the application of human nutrition, along with current fields of research investigation adding to the understanding of nutrition science. These include, but are not limited to: sports nutrition, nutritional genomics, nutrient‐gene interactions, fad diets, evolution of the human diet, nutritional supplements, intestinal microbiome and health, brain function and nutrition, bioactive foods, foetal origins of disease, epigenetic and nutrition in disease, nutritional deficiencies. Students will undertake case studies in the above mentioned topics in which they will evaluate and interpret recent research data and findings.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the unit students will be able to:
- Develop a basic understanding of the emerging research of human nutrition related to health;
- Undertake a practical situation analysis and develop skills in problem solving, in 'real world' settings;
- Develop an understanding of how nutrition research findings are integrated into the knowledge base of diet, health and disease;
- Develop an understanding of how nutrition research knowledge is used to develop diet guidelines for communication to the public;
- Apply knowledge gained earlier in their course to the solution of practical problems.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to think systemically and integrate knowledge from different disciplines
- Communication skills, through written and tutorial engagement
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Sense of intellectual curiosity
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR20001 | Food Nutrition and Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FOOD20003 | Food Chemistry, Biology and Nutrition | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And one of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of 25 points of the following is recommended:
AGRI20003 Sustainable Food Systems
FOOD20006 Food Microbiology and Safety
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Written Assignment equivalent to 1,500 words (Review of a topic chosen from the list of emerging areas of nutrition research provided) (30%), due in Week 9
- Mid-Semester Test (multiple choice questions) 1 hour test (20%), due mid-semester
- 2-hour examination (Multiple Choice Questions plus short answer questions) (50%), due during the examination period
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 15 February 2024