NUT2001 : Macro- and Micronutrients
NUT2001 : Macro- and Micronutrients
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Helen Mason
- Lecturer: Professor Thomas Hill, Dr Fiona Malcomson, Dr Anthony Watson, Dr Simon Wilkinson, Professor Georg Lietz, Dr Kirsten Brandt, Professor Ruth Valentine
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NES1303 | Cells and Biomolecules |
Pre Requisite Comment
NES1303 pre-requisite only required for BSc (Hons) Animal Science
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To develop extensive, critical and applied knowledge and understanding of the sources and structure of nutrients, their digestion, absorption storage and metabolism in body and their requirements in health.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover sources, structure, function and dietary requirements of macro and micronutrients. Material will explore the distribution, digestion, absorption, bioavailability, transport, storage and excretion.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
Explain the sources, structure, digestion, absorption, transport, storage, metabolism, excretion and requirements of nutrients.
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to synthesise knowledge between lectures and wider reading in order to show awareness of the integrated metabolic role of nutrients.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Seminar - PIP - Exam preparation (essay questions) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Non-synchronous online background reading. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 95:00 | 95:00 | Review of taught material & directed reading. Additional research and reading beyond taught material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Two x 1 hour formative class tests (MCQ) to aid preparation for exam. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:00 | 49:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Introduction and conclusion to module |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module uses lectures to deliver key information relevant to the subject and to provide information upon which the students can extend their learning by independent study, using the on-line resources provided to accompany lecture material. Students progression in learning will be monitored via the use of formative class tests (MCQ) and seminars to develop the students skills in writing essays within a limited time period. This will aid students’ exam preparation.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | Invigilated Section A: 60 minutes, containing 30 questions of variety including MCQ, fill in the blank, numeric, short-answer etc. Section B: 60 minutes, answer 2 out of 3 essay questions from 10 previously seen questions. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 1 | M | Two PIP Inspera Invigilated Digital Exam, 60 mins, formative quiz to prepare for the summative exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam tests the ability of students to display their knowledge and understanding of the principles of nutrition. Section A assesses recall of knowledge and encourages student learning during the module. The essay questions in section B test the ability of students to demonstrate an awareness of the integrated nature of nutrient metabolism; and to write succinct and coherent answers. At the start of the module students will be provided with a list of ten questions. In the exam three of those questions will form section B, of which students answer two to answer. Where relevant, questions test the ability of students to solve appropriate simple numerical problems.
The two formative in-class computer tests will give students the opportunity to practice MCQ exam questions under timed conditions and get feedback on answers.
MDiet candidates must obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module, however, if the module has more than one assessment students must also achieve a mark of at least 35 in each component of the assessment to pass the module.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT2001's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NUT2001's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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