FOOD AND NUTRITION PRACTICAL SKILLS

HBS301

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will undertake a series of interactive, application focused practical exercises that apply theory knowledge of biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition. The aim of the subject is to instil concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable you to apply these principles within a laboratory environment. This is one of the core-choice subjects in 3rd Year and spaces are limited.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Stuart James

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted into one of the following course codes: HBFN, HBFNX or HOUA and have successfully completed the following subjects: DTN201 and HBS202 and HBS204 and BCM202.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rules: Priority will be given to students enrolled in the HBFN at La Trobe.

Special conditions: This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period. Students will be required to spend 10 working days (Mon-Fri) at the Bundoora Campus of La Trobe University to complete an intensive block of practical laboratory classes. Students are responsible for costs associated with travel and accommodation while completing the intensive. Students will also be responsible for purchasing a lab coat and safety glasses for practical class.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: David L Nelson & Michael M Cox

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 7ed

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Measure and record experimental data relevant to the practical skills required for food and nutrition sciences.
02. Analyse experimental data to draw evidence-based conclusions.
03. Prepare written scientific reports consistent with industry discipline standards.
04. Demonstrate practical skills and laboratory safety for food and nutrition sciences.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, OUA study period 4, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: 25

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stuart James

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 49 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Lectures to introduce the practical program for HBS301 and orientation to campus

PracticalWeek: 49 - 0
Fourteen 3.00 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
Application of practical skills for chemistry, physiology and nutrition.

PracticalWeek: 49 - 0
Five 4.00 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
Application of practical skills for chemistry, physiology and nutrition.

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
Four 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Synchronous Sessions

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (equivalent to 600 words)Online quiz addressing the pre-practical preparation and post practical knowledge tests

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO4

Laboratory reports (equivalent to 3000 words)Reports based on data collected and analysed during the face-to-face intensive

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Laboratory Manual (1700 words)Questions in laboratory manuals to be completed during laboratory practical sessions.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4