NUT3003 : Advanced Nutrient Metabolism and Requirements
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor Thomas Hill
- Lecturer: Ms Susan Lennie, Professor John Mathers, Dr Helen Mason, Professor Georg Lietz
- 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 fundemental aspects of human nutrition including the scientific bases for setting nutrient recommendations. Through this module, students will gain a sound understanding of the relationship between nutrient intake 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 2:00 | 28:00 | Non sync online lecture materials to deliver foundation content via recordings and activities |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Preparation for the semester 1 assignment. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation for the first in-course written exam. |
| 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 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Tutorials: Delivery (all PIP teaching) S 1: Two sessions (4 hours) Sr 2: Three sessions (6 hour |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PIP workshops to discuss foundation content |
| 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
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
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 30 | Research Project Proposal - 2000 words |
| Essay | 1 | M | 70 | Critical Essay - students will be required to complete the essay over a 6 day period. (1200 word count) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay tests the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific aspects of human nutrition in short answers and the ability to integrate information from the lectures and additional reading into clear, well argued essays.
Assessment of a critical appraisal building on research-led topics covered in the module is designed to test students' abilities to integrate material across topic boundaries to develop understanding in selected fast developing topics and to present complex and conflicting information clearly in a written form. The assessed appraisal will also give experience in the assimilation and critical review of scientific literature.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT3003's Timetable