Available in 2024
Course code

NUDI3230

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

Studies clinical nutrition as it relates to the prevention and treatment of disease. The course deals with the nutritional aspects of diseases and clinical disorders by integrating students' existing knowledge of physiology and biochemistry and food science.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition principles and their application to disease prevention and management.

2. Interpret and translate scientific knowledge and principles related to nutrition into practical information.

3. Demonstrate a knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations associated with nutrition related diseases and conditions.

4. Collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals.


Content

  1. Gastroenterology
  2. Oncology
  3. Nutrition Support in critical illness
  4. Genetic Metabolic Disorders
  5. Renal Disease
  6. Pulmonary Disease
  7. Rheumatic Disease
  8. Food sensitivity
  9. Eating Disorders

Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.

Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.


Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the [12339] B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) program. Pre-requisite - successful completion of HUBS2503, NUDI3220 and NUDI3240


Assumed knowledge

NUDI2200 Nutrition 2 NUDI3240 Dietetic Practice HUBS2505 Human Pathophysiology


Assessment items

Quiz: Class quiz

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory assignments (2)

Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Professional Task: Compulsory Practical Placement
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
  • First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Placement-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 2 days per term
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per term

Course outline