NUDI3230
10 units
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
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Nutrition Support in critical illness
- Genetic Metabolic Disorders
- Renal Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rheumatic Disease
- Food sensitivity
- 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
- NUDI3230 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 193.4 KB)
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