NUT2001 : Macro- and Micronutrients
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- 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
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Introduction and conclusion to module |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 17 | 2:00 | 34:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Non-synchronous activity. Two x1 hour formative class test (MCQ) to aid preparation for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Review of taught material & directed reading. Additional research and reading beyond taught material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Sync-online - Cohort-specific tutorials. Students either attend human nutrition or animal nutrition |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Seminar: PIP - Exam preparation (essay questions) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:00 | 49:00 | 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 seminars to develop the students skills in writing essays within a limited time period. This will aid students’ exam preparation.
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 | PIP Inspera Invigilated: A: 60 mins MCQ 30 qs/fill in blank, numeric, SAQ. B: 60 mins answer 2/4 essay questions. |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 1 | M | 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. Where relevant, questions test the ability of students to solve appropriate simple numerical problems.
The formative assessment 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT2001's Timetable