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Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This Level 3 unit comprises a series of lecture, laboratory, and tutorial sessions. Each session helps a student to understand the importance of qualitative and quantitative aspects of nutrition for basic sustenance as well as growth and activity. Normal function is supplemented with activities that investigate scenarios when various pathologies lead to metabolic dysfunction. The unit covers the function and regulation of the gastrointestinal system by examining the digestion an absorption of macro- and micronutrients. Energy balance in the body and disorders that result in impaired metabolic function are evaluated. The unit builds on the material covered in Level 1 PHYL1001 Physiology – how your body works. The unit further develops student's laboratory techniques for physiological measurement, focusing on data recording, statistical analysis, and the graphical presentation of data. The unit has a major focus on written scientific communication. The results from two of the laboratories are used to complete two scientific papers. The unit also reinforces aspects of teamwork and interpersonal skills in both experimental work and communication.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) recognise the importance of qualitative and quantitative aspects of nutrition for sustaining life, for growth and activity, and in metabolic dysfunction.; (2) recognise the function and regulation of the gastrointestinal system in relation to the digestion and absorption of macro- and micronutrients.; (3) apply this knowledge of metabolism and nutrition in understanding of the importance of energy balance in the body, and of disorders of impaired metabolic function.; (4) critically evaluate the scientific literature relating to nutrition and metabolism, using self-directed learning.; (5) demonstrate familiarity with experimental techniques that are relevant to human metabolism including data collection for the nutritional assessment of individuals.; (6) analyse data; (7) demonstrate effective participation in group work; and (8) demonstrate competence in scientific communication skills using written group reports..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exam; (2) quizzes; and (3) group reports. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Christina Bojarski and Professor Shane Maloney
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
labs: 4 x 3 hours
tutorials: 4 x 2 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.