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PU5043: HUMAN NUTRITION IN CONTEXT (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

With an overall aim of giving students an opportunity to gain a holistic view of the study of Human Nutrition this course will bring together and place their knowledge and training in context. Students will discuss and critically analyse and evaluate current nutrition topics in an informal setting. The course will running throughout their master’s studies. The course format allows the students to direct the nutrition topics considered, using a range of approaches and skills such as critical appraisal of evidence, myth busting debates, journal club, applied nutrition workshops, invited speaker masterclass, industry visits.   

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 1
Term Full Year Credit Points credits (0 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Janet Kyle
  • Dr Viren Ranawana

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

None.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

There are no assessments for this course.

Formative Assessment

Debate, oral presentation & online quiz

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateReflect on and distinguish between “good” and “bad” nutrition science
ReflectionEvaluateCritically discuss current nutrition topics
ProceduralApplyApply good quality assure your practice
ConceptualEvaluateHave a professional appreciation of the current and future challenges in Human Nutrition

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