FOOD AND NUTRITION PRACTICAL SKILLS
HBS301
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will undertake a series of interactive, application focused practical exercises that apply theory of biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition within a laboratory environment. This subject is delivered as an on-campus intensive program.
SchoolLife Sciences
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 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. Priority is also given to students intending to apply for postgraduate dietetics programs, and are close to completion of their degree.
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. Students will be required to spend 10 working days 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. This is one of the core-choice subjects in 3rd Year andspaces are limited.
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
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other description6th Edition or 7th Edition is fine
Source locationN/A
Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDee Unglaub Silverthorn
Year2019
Edition/Volume8ed
PublisherPearson
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionPrescribed textbook for the unit and is also used in HBS202 and HBS204.
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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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, OUA study period 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size15
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStuart James
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 49 - 0
Three 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
Synchronous sessions & lectures
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 face-to-face.
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 face-to-face.
Application of practical skills for chemistry, physiology and nutrition.
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 | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Laboratory report (equivalent to 1500 words). | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Laboratory Manual (2000 words). Questions in laboratory manuals to be completed during laboratory practical sessions. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |