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HNUT40060

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Nutrition (HNUT40060)

Subject:
Human Nutrition
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Eileen Gibney
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is for students taking the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health.
This module is intended to provide an understanding of the role of food and nutrition in health. The topics covered will include: nutrient requirements and food-based dietary guidelines, the concepts of energy and nutrient balance; over- and under-nutrition and food choice. Students will be introduced to some of the evidence relating nutrients, diet and other lifestyle-related factors to health and chronic disease prevention

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module you will:
- Understand nutrient requirements in health and the scientific principles of food-based dietary guidelines.
- Have comprehensive knowledge of core concepts of both energy and nutrient balance.
- Be able to critically evaluate the evidence for some of the key factors which influence food and nutrient intake and the associated health consequences.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will be delivered through the UCD Brightspace system and will consist of:
• Audio/video/PPT lectures
• Written learning materials
• Live online classrooms

Expected Commitment
Students are not required to attend lectures at the UCD campus as part of the course. Students are expected to spend a total 125 hours workload during the semester consisting of:
• Lectures (audio) during the semester:
• Discussion threads/synchronous chats/MCQs
• Autonomous learning:
• Exams

How will I be assessed?
The course will be assessed in number of ways including; online assessed multiple choice tests and Continuous Written Assessments.

The module grades will be split as follows:
• End of Semester Exam – 60%
• Worksheets / Case Studies / Written Assignments – 40%


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Total

107

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will develop your critical thinking and scientific writing skills along with your knowledge of food and health.
It will be a mix of online lectures, and online tutorials - along side support through tutors.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHPS20030 - App Clin Nutrit for Healthcare


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Written assignment 1 - Scientific Article Critique Week 4 Graded No

20

 No
Individual Project: Written assignment 2 - Essay Week 10 Graded No

30

 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: End of trimester MCQ Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written assignment 1 - Students will be provided with feedback following the submission of their work. This feedback will be given in written form - a general feedback, alongside things completed well, and aspects for improvement. Written assignment 2 - Students will be provided with feedback following the submission of their work. This feedback will be given in written form - a general feedback, alongside things completed well, and aspects for improvement. End of trimester MCQ - The MCQ will be completed online and will be graded automatically. No additional feedback will be given

Introduction to Nutrition - Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Wiley

Name Role
Dr Aleksandra Konic Ristic Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Angela Brennan Tutor
Dr Fiona Lalor Tutor
Fanny Salesse Tutor
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