NUT2001 : Macro- and Micronutrients
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Helen Mason
- Lecturer: Dr Gerry O'Brien, Professor Georg Lietz, Professor Thomas Hill, Dr Ruth Valentine, Dr Anthony Watson
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 112:00 | 112:00 | Review of taught material & directed reading. Additional research and reading beyond taught material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Cohort-specific tutorials. Students either attend human nutrition or animal nutrition |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP - Exam preparation (essay questions) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - 2x1hr formative class tests (MCQ) to aid preparation for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Revision for exam |
| 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 tutorials to develop the students skills in writing essays within a limited time period. This will aid students’ exam preparation.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | Invigilated 30 MCQ. True/false, ranking, numeric questions and 4 short answers |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam tests the ability of students to display their knowledge and understanding of the principles of nutrition. The multiple choice questions assess recall of knowledge and encourages student learning during the module. Short essay questions test the ability of students to demonstrate an awareness of the integrated nature of nutrient metabolism; and to write succinct and coherent answers. Where relevant, questions test the ability of students to solve appropriate simple numerical problems.
The formative PC assessments will give students the opportunity to practice MCQ exam questions under exam conditions and get feedback on answers.
Public Health Contingency:
24h take-home exam with 120 min limit to consist of 4 short-answer questions.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT2001's Timetable