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Describe the chemical and physical properties of key members of the three main classes of food macronutrients. Illustrate how the distinctive properties of each class of biomolecule contribute unique features to structure and function in plant and animal systems.
Demonstrate a practical ability to show that simple methods of chemical analysis can be used to distinguish between the different classes of macronutrient and to characterize individual members within a class.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
| Online Learning | 24 |
| Total | 123 |
Some Basic knowledge of Chemistry
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation in Learning Activities: Active participation to online learning Participation to discussion boards Online group work |
Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
| Individual Project: Multimedia project on one aspect of food macronutrients, from production to processing to nutrition Video, audio, cartoon To be included in Brightspace as co-created learning material for all |
Week 11 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: Online Multiple Choice Questionnaires on Chemical bonds, Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins, 4 possible answer, one true, no negative marking |
Week 3, Week 6, Week 8, Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Laura Gunning | Tutor |
| Dr Fiona Lalor | Tutor |