Molecular Nutrition and Genomics (NUTR30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject will focus on nutritional genomics and will examine how our genes, nutrition and human health connect.
It will explore the mechanisms behind the individual response to nutrients and dietary patterns and their implication to a personalised approach to nutrition. More specifically this subject will explore I) the relationships between genetics and diet, II) the role of diet in affecting chemical modifications of DNA and histones that constitute the epigenenome and III) the role of the gut microbiome and the environmental factors, including diet, that shape it. The challenges of translating the fast accumulating evidence in nutrition advice will be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
On the successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts of genetics and its interaction with nutrition
- Describe how genomics technologies can be applied to nutrition science
- Explain the biochemical role of nutrients and other food components
- Evaluate nutritional genomics knowledge in context such as personalised nutrition
- Evaluate and interpret scientific literature and research findings to explain the effect of nutrition on medically important diseases
- Demonstrate that they can work effectively in group work activities to generate, analyse and communicate scientific findings
Generic skills
- the ability to interpret scientific literature and data from electronic databases
- the capacity to integrate knowledge across disciplines
- the ability to comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer
- the ability to think independently and analytically, and direct his or her own learning
- the ability to manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular classes, tests and the examination
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD20003 | Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NUTR20001 | Food Nutrition and Health | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
FOOD20008 / Food Nutrition and Health (replaced by NUTR20001 from 2019 onwards)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid semester test
| Week 5 | 20% |
Written exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Group oral presentation of a case study and 500 word individual written report (5mins per student, 10% for group performance, 5% for individual performance, 5% for written report)
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 20% |
Ten tutorial worksheets or short MCQ quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at tutorials | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chiara Murgia Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 hours of Lectures per week; 2 hours of workshop/tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 31 January 2024