hbs301 food and nutrition practical skills
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.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStuart James
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesPriority will be given to students enrolled in the HBFN at La Trobe.
Special conditionsThis 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 requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year2012
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PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
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Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDee Unglaub Silverthorn
Year2016
Edition/Volume7ed
PublisherPearson
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, OUA study period 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size25
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStuart 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Online Quizzes (equivalent to 600 words)Online quiz addressing the pre-practical preparation and post practical knowledge tests | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Laboratory reports (equivalent to 3000 words)Reports based on data collected and analysed during the face-to-face intensive | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Laboratory Manual (1700 words)Questions in laboratory manuals to be completed during laboratory practical sessions. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |