- Course Code
- HE 4008
- Credit Points
- 60
- Course Coordinator
- Dr F Marshall
Pre-requisites
HE 1003, HE 2502, HE 3010, HE 3016, HE 3019, HE 3508, HE 3514
Overview
Metabolic pathways; endocrinology; digestion & absorption; immunology; food analyses; dietary assessment methodology; energy requirements and expenditure; details of dietary components; body composition and anthropometry; nutrition in pregnancy, lactation and infant feeding; diseases associated with poor nutrition.
Structure
This full time course is taught in lectures of various length, spread throughout the week. In addition, a number of practical sessions are carried out to develop skills in anthropometry, dietary assessment and anaysis of nutrient content of food. Total contact hours - 92 hours.
Assessment
1st Attempt: Two, two hour exams (70% mark). Each exam represents 35% of the course mark, exam 1 is a series of short questions, exam 2 is an essay paper. Continuous assessment (30% mark):-
Assignment 1 - 2000 word essay.
Assignment 2 - Vitamin C report.
Assignment 3 - Weighed food intake report.
Assignment 4 - 2000 word essay.
Resit: Two, two hour exams (100% mark).
Formative Assessment
On-line group work (through MyAberdeen) is used for formative assessment. The students submit 4 pieces of work based on the lectures and recieve feedback on it.
Feedback
Individual, written feedback is given for each assignment, before the next one is due so the students can act on advice provided. Written feedback is given on the group work done on-line.