DIET DISEASE RELATIONSHIPS
DTN301
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the relationships between nutrition and disease. You 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). You will consolidate skills in critical appraisal of the scientific literature in relation to the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will engage in online interactive lectures, discussion forums, synchronous sessions, readings and assessment tasks.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN201 or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsDTN3NDS
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance. A good internet connection is required due to the online delivery.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWhitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A
Year2017
Edition/Volume3rd edition
PublisherCengage
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
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Source locationN/A
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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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous live sessions
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online asynchronous learning activities and facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
One 600 word individual written assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Three 40-minute quizzes (650 words equivalent each, 1950 words total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous live sessions
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online asynchronous learning activities and facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
One 600 word individual written assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Three 40-minute quizzes (650 words equivalent each, 1950 words total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2 |