NUT1031 · Genetics and nutritional immunology

Overview

This unit introduces the principles of genetics and nutritional immunology and their roles in human health and disease. You will analyse the impact of genetic principles on selected nutrition-related diseases and disorders across the lifespan, including the influence of gene expression and epigenetic mechanisms in disease prevention. The unit examines the role and interactions of the innate and adaptive immune system in maintaining physiological homeostasis and protecting against disease. You will also evaluate the effects of macronutrients and micronutrients on immune and inflammatory functions in disease prevention. Through learning and discussions, you will develop an understanding of the interactions between genetic principles, nutrition, and immune function, and apply this knowledge to inform nutrition practice and disease prevention, and to support optimal health outcomes in public health care.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse the impact of genetic principles on selected nutrition-related disease and disorders across the lifespan to inform nutrition practice and disease prevention.
2. Apply knowledge of gene expression and epigenetic mechanisms in disease development and prevention.
3. Examine the role and interactions of the innate and adaptive immune system in maintaining physiological homeostasis and protecting against disease.
4. Evaluate the effects of macronutrients and micronutrients on immune and inflammatory functions in disease prevention and management.
5. Communicate the principles of genetics and immunology in public health care to support optimal health outcomes.

Workload

●10 hours of teacher-directed learning per week, including: -3 hours of lectures -3 hours of tutorials -4 hours of workshops ●14 hours of self-directed learning per week, including: - Learning lecture materials and recommended readings - Independent learning activities and formative exercises Total workload: 24 hours per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.