NUTRITION AND DISEASE
DTN3NDS
2017
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. Students will consolidate skills in critical appraisal of the scientific literature in relation to the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: GINA Trakman
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed one of: DTN2PNU or AGR2PNU and must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice, HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition, HZNDP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice, SBNS - Bachelor of Human Nutrition and must have passed 120 credit points at year 1, 2 or 3 or require subject coordinator's approval OR Must be admitted in HBHNHK - Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Hong Kong).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: DTN301
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical thinking to analyse dietary patterns to identify foods/nutrients that may be protective in managing and/or preventing disease and explain the proposed mechanisms and evidence.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically review the role of nutrition in the aetiology of given diseases to identify population groups at increased or reduced risk, and explain the associated epidemiological evidence and pathophysiology.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, tutorial-based discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically appraise a scientific paper examining the role of nutritional factors in the aetiology of a disease.
- Activities:
- Tutorial-based discussions and written report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Hong Kong, 2017, Week 37-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: GINA Trakman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 43
One 14.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 37 - 43
One 9.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 43
One 12.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 43
One 12.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | 25 | 03 | |
| 3x45 minute quizzes (2250 total word equiv) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Microbiology/Microbiome Report (600 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 88
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited micro pracs/lab space. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: GINA Trakman
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
Six 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.
Students are split into groups and will attend in either weeks 1 to 6 or 7 to 12."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend one 2-hour Tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face to face"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | 25 | 03 | |
| 3x45 minute quizzes (2250 total word equiv) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Microbiology/Microbiome Report (600 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |