HSN211 - Nutritional Physiology

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Linda Atkins
Trimester 3: Shaun Mason
Prerequisite:

HBS109

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

HSN201 and HSN701

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

Burwood (Melbourne) students: 1 x 2 hour class per week and 5 x 2 hour seminars per trimester
Waurn Ponds (Geelong) students: 1 x 2 hour class per week and 5 x 2 hour seminars per trimester
Warrnambool students: 1 x 2 hour online recorded classes per week and 5 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour online recorded classes per week and 5 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester

Content

This unit expands on the knowledge acquired in HBS109 Human Structure and Function and examines the physiology pertinent to the study of human nutrition. Specifically, this unit will provide students with an understanding of: gastrointestinal system anatomy and physiology including mechanical & chemical digestion; nutrient absorption and pancreatic, liver and biliary system function; physiological mechanisms that control the gastrointestinal system; human nutrient requirements; renal physiology including body fluid homeostasis and water and electrolyte balance and excretion; energy use and control of energy balance; micronutrient use in normal cell functioning and physiological mutations that impact nutrient digestion and absorption.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Describe in detail and explain the physiological function of, and the physiological mechanisms that control, the gastrointestinal system.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Identify and explain the functions of the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals in energy metabolism and control of physiological functions.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Describe and explain in detail the physiology of digestion, regulation and metabolism of the major macro- and micro-nutrients.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Evaluate and describe how the body maintains a constant supply of energy through regulation of energy intake, energy utilisation and the physiological mechanisms controlling appetite and thirst.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Identify, evaluate and explain physiological mutations and pathophysiological alterations that impact nutrient digestion and absorption.

GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Trimester 1:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week

Assessment 1: Gastrointestinal physiology assignment

 1000 word written assignment 20%
  • Week 5

Assessment 2: Multiple choice quizzes

 4 quizzes, 10 questions each, 15 minutes for each quiz 4 x 5%
Total: 20%
  • Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 11

Assessment 3: Short literature review and multimedia presentation

Written component: 1200 words
Multimedia component: 90 seconds

 30%
  • Week 10

Assessment 4: Final examination

 90 minutes 30%
  • Examination period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSN211 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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