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Nutritional Biochemistry and Genomics (NUTR30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 1
Overview
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The subject will focus on nutritional biochemistry and genomics and will examine how our genes and their corresponding proteins and enzymes connect with nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on the connection to human health.
Students will explore the biochemical 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 impact on human health of enzymes disrupted function resulting from gene variants and mutations, III) the role of diet in affecting chemical modifications of DNA and histones that constitute the epigenome and, VI) the challenges of translating the fast-accumulating evidence in nutrition.
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 biochemical pathways related to human 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
- Interpret scientific literature and data from electronic databases
- Integrate knowledge across disciplines
- Comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer
- Think independently and analytically, and direct their own learning
- Manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular classes, tests and the examination
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FOOD20003 | Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NUTR20001 | Food Nutrition and Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid semester test
| Week 5 | 20% |
Written exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Group oral presentation of a case study
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 10% |
Individual written report
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 10% |
Ten tutorial worksheets or short MCQ quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must complete 80% of the weekly inquiry tasks to a satisfactory standard | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chiara Murgia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 hours of lectures per week; 2 hours of workshop/tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Science Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Major Human Nutrition Major Human Nutrition
Last updated: 10 November 2023