NUT3003 : Advanced Nutrient Metabolism and Requirements
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Professor Thomas Hill
- Lecturer: Dr Helen Mason, Professor Georg Lietz, Ms Susan Lennie, Professor John Mathers
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental aspects of human nutrition including the scientific bases for setting nutrient recommendations. Through this strongly research focused module, students will gain a sound understanding of the relationship between nutrient intake, nutrient status and the maintenance of health in humans and an insight into research methods used in human nutrition research.
Outline Of Syllabus
1) Metabolism and biochemical roles of nutrients with a major focus on micronutrients
2) Nutritional surveillance and markers of nutritional status
3) Dietary reference values: methods for determining requirements including those which take a fundamental approach
4) Role of body composition as a modulator of nutrient metabolism and requirements
5) Risk assessment framework for setting DRVs and UL's for nutrients
6) Influence of genotype in determining the individual response to food and nutrients
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Preparation for the semester 1 assignment. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | PIP - lecture materials to deliver foundation content |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 36:00 | 36:00 | Directed reading; use of recommended supplementary reading resources to extend knowledge. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | PIP - Tutorials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Sync online coursework briefing and exam prep workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | Compilation of teaching notes and follow up teaching materials. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | Reading and research beyond course materials. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module will use interactive small group teaching sessions and tutorials to deliver key information relevant to understanding the fundamental aspects of human nutrition including the bases for nutritional recommendations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 60 | Invigilated end of module exam. 2 from 6 essay questions |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 40 | Research Project Proposal - 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay tests the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific aspects of human nutrition and the ability to integrate information from the lectures and additional reading into clear, well argued essays.
The research project proposal enables students to gain an understanding of the research process from conceptualization of novel ideas, right through to hypothesis generation and the formulation of a coherent and convincing grant application to a leading UK funding body such as Innovate UK.
Public Health contingency:
Exam to move to 24h online, 2 essay questions (750 words each).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT3003's Timetable