Nutritional Science (8257.4)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Nutritional Science
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-Campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Nutrition And Dietetics Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit extends understanding of the physiological function of nutrients with a focus on micronutrients and other food components. Methods for assessing the food and nutrient intake of groups are examined. Advanced application of tools such as Nutrient Reference Values and biomarkers is explained. Fortification of the food supply and interactions between drugs and nutrients are explored.

This unit is co-taught with unit 8258 Nutritional Science G.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the physiological function, food sources and requirements of specified nutrients;
2. Examine and effectively employ methods to assess food and nutrient intake of groups;
3. Select, appraise and describe nutrition evidence to support and explain decision-making;
4. Explain interactions between nutrients, food components and drugs; and
5. Transmit evidence-based nutrition concepts to non-specialist audiences.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways


Prerequisites

9280 Introductory Nutrition

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Public Health may enrol in this unit without these prerequisites.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Dr Ekavi Georgousopoulou
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Ekavi Georgousopoulou
Not available

Required texts

Required readings will be made available via Canvas.

There are no essential text books for Nutritional Science. The following text is recommended if you would like to supplement your learning:

  • Whitney et al (eds.), Understanding Nutrition, Australian & New Zealand Edition, 4th Edition, Cengage Learning Australia, Melbourne 2019

This text is available on short-term loan from the library. There is no need to purchase this text.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

To pass this unit, students must attain at least 50% overall (final grade).

Supplementary assessment

Use of AI

You can use AI to assist you in your learning, but be mindful that at this stage, AI technology is not in a position to separate facts and fiction and thus, is not always a trustable source of information. All assignments are checked by Ouringal and by select AI checkers for originality. You will be responsible for the accuracy and originality of the work you submit. You must cite any CI source material, including diagrams and illustrations. If in doubt, please refer to the Academic Integrity Module or contact the Unit Convenor.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Moderation and Repeat Students

Moderation:

Assessments will be moderated, as per the Faculty of Health Moderation Guidelines. A copy is available via Canvas.

Repeat Students:

Repeat students are required to comply with the unit requirements to pass the unit. Marks from a previous attempt at Nutritional Science cannot be carried over to a subsequent attempt.

Participation requirements

All lectures will be provided as recordings only for this unit - there will be no face-to-face lectures delivered this semester.

Students are strongly encouraged to attend all tutorials. Students are responsible for completing learning tasks independently if tutorials are missed.

Students are expected to check the Canvas site regularly for updates and announcements. Students should also regularly check their student email.

Required IT skills

Students may be required to use FoodWorks. FoodWorks can be accessed from all computers at the UC with student access. A free 10-day trial of FoodWorks or a 3 months subscription can also be downloaded from: https://xyris.com.au/products/for-students/. Note, FoodWorks can only be operated on Macs if run in PC mode.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None