dtn3nds nutrition and disease
NUTRITION AND DISEASE
DTN3NDS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the relationships between nutrition and disease. Students will explore key diseases in which nutritional factors have a role in the aetiology (as a platform for future studies in the prevention and management of nutrition-related diseases). Students will be introduced to food microbiology, and will gain an understanding of food and water-borne illnesses caused by microbial contamination. Students will consolidate skills in critical appraisal of the scientific literature in relation to the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRegina Belski
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites DTN2PNU or AGR2PNU. Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice, HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition, SBNS - Bachelor of Human Nutrition or require Coordinator's Approval. Must have passed 120 credit points at year 1, 2 or 3 or require subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential Microbiology and Hygiene for Food Professionals | Prescribed | Roller, S 2012 | 1ST END, HODDER ARNOLD UK |
| Readings | Prescribed and Recommended Readings will be identified on LMS | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand edition | Recommended | Whitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A 2011 | 1ST EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size88
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRegina Belski
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 33
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete one 2-hour laboratory class per week for 6 weeks."
TutorialWeek: 32 - 42
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour Tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face to face"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | 25 | |
| One 2-hour written examination. | 50 | |
| Practical report. | Part one (300 word report) and part two (group report, 300-400 words per student). | 25 |
| Tutorial attendance. | Hurdle requirement: students must attend at least 80% of tutorials to pass the subject. | 0 |