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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physiology

536-207 Human Biology and Nutrition

Note:

Students cannot gain credit for both 536-207 and 536-201.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Jan Pritchard

Prerequisite/s:

Biology 600-141 + 600-142 (before 1996: 600-101); Biology 600-112; (or pre-1993: Biology A1: 486-102); or Personal and Human Development A: 485-112.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

39 lectures (3 per week), 30 hours of practical work and workshops

Objectives:

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • describe the functioning of human beings at a cellular and at a system level.

  • describe the nutrient sources, their functions, their requirements and barriers to their availability for optimal health through the life cycle.

  • demonstrate sensitivity to the ethical issues related to recent human biological developments.

  • evaluate state-of-the-art ecological principles towards conserving the biosphere.

  • interpret reports (both multi-media and scientific) of contemporary issues of personal and public health.

  • evaluate materials and resources with a view to using them in health-related fields or education programmes.

Content:

Emphasis is placed on basic human physiology, human reproduction, growth and development through the life cycle, genetics, nutrition, demography, personal and public health, and ecological issues related to the impact of people and of technological change on the environment.

Assessment:

Laboratory and seminar reports (40%); a written assignment of not more than 3000 words (20%); a 3-hour written examination (40%). Results will be graded.
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