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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 |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Online Learning | 24 |
Total | 123 |
Some Basic knowledge of Chemistry
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Attendance: Attendance, active participation to online learning and discussion board, unstructured individual work | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ Examinations | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Project: Multimedia project on one chosen aspect of food macronutrients, from production to processing to nutrition. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Laura Gunning | Tutor |
Dr Fiona Lalor | Tutor |