Nutrition and Metabolism 1 (MEDC0074)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Preference will be given to Applied Medical Science students if space is limited
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module explores basic topics in human nutrition and metabolism. Topics will include: Introduction to Nutrition and basic concepts in Nutrition, Metabolism I (glycolysis and krebs cycle), Metabolism II (electron transport chain), Protein and amino acids, Lipids, Micronutrients, What is a diet? An introduction to diet diaries, Food commodities, non-nutrient aspects of food, An introduction to the Association for Nutrition and an introduction to anthropometry and body composition. There will be a mixture of lectures and tutorials for this module.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Exam

50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 30
Module leader: Dr Angela Tam
Who to contact for more information: med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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