dtn3ans adv nutritional science
ADVANCES IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE AND NUTRIGENOMICS
DTN3ANS
2019
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 focusing 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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJessica Biesiekierski
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HBHNHK
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN309
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate critical understanding of key concepts and potential applications in the field of nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
02. Investigate contemporary and emerging topics in nutritional science, and critically reflect upon their role in health.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
03. Evaluate and critique nutritional messages in various forms of media communication to identify communication bias and develop skills in objective health communications.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and students will be provided with media stories to assess
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2019, Week 13-21, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJessica Biesiekierski
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 13 - 21
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 13 - 21
One 12.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 13 - 21
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 90-minute written examination (1500 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 5-minute multimedia presentation (250 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 03 | |
| Final assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |