Unit Outline

This unit is designed to provide you with an in-depth study between nutrients and food components on the biological systems in the human body. Concepts in cell biology, evolution and human diets, hunger-satiety, and nutrient effects on orexigenic vs. anorexigenic pathways, the digestive system and microbiota and gut-brain axis will be covered. The unit will introduce basic genetic concepts and develop knowledge in nutrigenomics and epigenetics and its relationship to nutrients and food components. This will provide you with an increased understanding of the intersection between nutrients and food components on the biological systems in the human body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Discuss the function of cells and their relationship with nutrient intakes.
2.	Explain the evolution of human diets and nutrient and food component interactions with orexigenic and anorexigenic pathways.
3.	Discuss the relationships between the digestive system and microbiota, gut-brain axis, nutrigenomics and epigenetics with nutrient intakes and food components.
4.	Communicate human nutrition information using discipline specific terminology.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CZZ102

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Case Study	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Quiz	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Closed book exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Task Description:

This task will involve evaluating a hypothetical case study where you will need to assess and provide justifications and recommendations for the role of nutrients and/or food components on an identified area of human nutritional biology.

Task Length:

2500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Introduction of the problem, including dietary intake, biological systems affected, reason for the report and primary recommendations.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Justification for highlighted problems identified in the case study.	LO2, LO3
3	Relevance of recommendations and justification given to the problems identified in the case study and use of highly appropriate current scientific references.	LO2, LO3
4	Communicate in writing by adhering to the structure outlined in the report guidelines	LO4
5	Demonstrate an ability to apply the Harvard style of referencing correctly.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Quiz

Task Description:

You will be required to access MyLO to complete four (4) online quizzes related to online lecture and workshop material. Each quiz may be comprised of any combination of the following: MCQ, matching, labelling and short answer questions. These quizzes will cover cells, evolution of human diets, hunger-satiety, orexigenic and anorexigenic pathways, digestive system, microbiota, gut-brain axis, genetics, nutrigenomics, and epigenetics.
You will only receive one attempt for each of the four online quizzes. Each quiz will contribute to 5% of your total grade. You must attempt each quiz to be eligible for a pass in the unit.
Due by date
Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 13.
Release date times for each quiz will be released on MyLO.

Task Length:

15 - 20 minutes each

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts of cell biology, evolution and human diets, hunger, satiety, and nutrient effects on orexigenic vs. anorexigenic pathways, digestive system and microbiota, gut-brain axis, nutrigenomics and epigenetics.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Communicate human nutrition biological information in writing using correct terminology.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Closed book exam

Task Description:

The final exam will be a written face-to-face, closed book, invigilated exam which will comprise 40% of the final mark. Exam questions will include content from material delivered in lectures, tutorials and MyLO readings across weeks 1-13.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the function of cells and their relationship with nutrient intakes.	LO1
2	Demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of human diets and nutrient and food component interactions with orexigenic and anorexigenic pathways.	LO2
3	Apply knowledge of the relationships between the digestive system and microbiota, gut-brain axis, nutrigenomics and epigenetics with nutrient intakes and food components.	LO2, LO3
4	Communicate human nutrition information in writing using correct terminology.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

You will need the following text [available from the Co-op Bookshop]:
Martini, FH, Nath, JL, & Bartholomew EF (2018). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (Global Edition). Pearson, NY.

Packaged with Martini, FH, Ober, WC, Nath, JL, Bartholomew, EF and Petti, K 2015. Martini’s Atlas of the Human Body, Pearson, NY.
Garrett, LK 2013. Get Ready for A&P, 3rd Edition. Pearson, NY.