DIET DISEASE RELATIONSHIPS
DTN301
2020
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 consolidate skills in critical appraisal of the scientific literature in relation to the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJessica Biesiekierski
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 Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN201 or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDTN3NDS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
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
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3 |
| One 700 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (2250 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJessica Biesiekierski
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
36
-
48
Twelve 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 48
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
36
-
48
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 48
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3 |
| One 700 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (2250 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |