NUT2104 · Monash University
Nutritional biochemistry
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
This unit aims to provide an in depth understanding of the metabolism of macro and micronutrients and of the role of nutrition in influencing cell growth, cancer development, blood formation and gene function. Emphasis will be on clinical relevance, the integration of biochemical pathways and how this is modulated by dietary change, and on techniques used to assess both normal dietary requirements and nutrient deficiencies. You will be introduced to biochemical mechanisms of energy expenditure and storage, including metabolic adaptation to periods of fasting or food intake.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 50% |
| Group case study presentation (20 mins) and wiki resource (2,000 words) | Presentation | 30% |
| 3 x Laboratory practicals (500 words each) | Written | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |