dtn3ans adv nutritional science
ADVANCES IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE AND NUTRIGENOMICS
DTN3ANS
2017
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
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2017, Week 04-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
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.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One 1500 word assignment | 35 | 02, 03 | |
One 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
One 5-minute oral presentation (interview) | 15 | 01, 03 |