dtn3ans adv nutritional science

ADVANCES IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE AND NUTRIGENOMICS

DTN3ANS

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will build on knowledge gained in first and second year nutrition subjects, it discusses advanced topics in nutritional sciences focussing on the most recent nutrition research and current topics in the media as well as emerging nutrition related issues. Includes nutrition's impact on health, chronic disease prevention and management as well as a detailed focus on Nutrigenomics.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJessica Radcliffe

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HBHNHK then no rule applies. All other students must have passed DTN2PNU and (DTN3NDS or HLT2IEP) and (HBS2PTA or HBS2PAT) or require subject coordinator approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBHN, HBHNHK, HZHSDP, HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Understand, describe and evaluate the field of Nutrigenomics and its potential applications in nutrition

Activities:
Interactive lectures

02. Critically appraise a range of recent scientific findings focussing on the role of nutritional factors in health and/or disease management/prevention.

Activities:
Interactive lectures

03. Explore and critique current nutritional messages in the media.

Activities:
Interactive lectures

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Hong Kong, 2016, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJessica Radcliffe

Class requirements

Seminar
One 30.0 hours seminar per study period and delivered via blended.
"ten 3-hour interactive seminars (over 1-2 intensive weeks, 30 hours in total)"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1500 word assignment3502, 03
One 2-hour written examination5001, 02
One 5-minute oral presentation (interview)1501, 03