8338 (v.9) Nutrition 284

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	2828 (v.3) Principles of Biochemistry 281 or any previous version AND 7277 (v.7) Food and Nutrition Systems 181 or any previous version AND 7278 (v.8) Nutrition 182 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	2830 (v.4) Nutritional Biochemistry 282
Syllabus:	Food source, metabolism and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, key vitamins and minerals in normal nutrition. Interrelationships of nutrient needs and metabolism. Laboratory work involving tests of nutritional status.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated basic knowledge of nutrition. An understanding of the integration of facts concerning the nature of nutrients, their metabolism and physiological function with other biological sciences. Knowledge of the assessment of nutritional status.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Mahan, L.K. and Escott-Stump, S. (eds.) (2000), Krause's food, nutrition and diet therapy (10th ed.) Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. Shils et al. (1995), Modern nutrition in health and disease. Lea and Febiger.
Unit Texts:	Mann, J. and Truswell, A.S. (eds.) (2002), Essentials of human nutrition (2nd ed.). Oxford, Oxford University Press. Stryer, L. (1995), Biochemistry (4th ed.). Freeman and Co. School of Public Health. (2003), Nutrition 284 manual. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. *
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y