Human Nutrition powerpoint

1. HUMAN NUTRITION
(HMS1)
SCHOOL: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE

2. Introduction
Nutrition is the study of the connect of food and healthy, it has been
proven to be a very important aspect to our society today. I this degree
program it will give you a wide understanding of food and health, with a
strong scientific background.
Graduating as a nutritionist, you will have the skills to apply your
knowledge to promote an understanding of the effects of diet and
lifestyle on health and well-being in people.
In UCD you will be graduating with a BSc accredited in Nutrition Society.
Thus all graduates will have professional accreditation as a nutritionist.

3. Career Opportunities
Whilst studying this programme in UCD, you gain the
knowable through the academic content, but also gain
experience from work placements. This will lead to an
excellent employment opportunities in the food industry as
well as in the nutrition research.
This study course will aim to help not just individuals but
help the public.

4. STAGE 1
Focuses on understanding the essential core
sciences, and students will also take an
Introduction to Food, Diet and Health Module.
Having this core basis will aid in understanding
the complex metabolic processes associated with
food and health.

5. SEMESTER 1 CORE MODULES
-HNUT 10020
Human Nutrition 1 – Understanding Nutrition
This module will give students a comprehensive introduction to Human
Nutrition. It will deliver an introduction to dietary recommendations and
guidelines. Additionally, macronutrients , vitamins (water and fat), trace
elements and minerals will be introduced and discussed with respect to
dietary sources and special attention will be given to function and
requirements.
-MATH10230
Mathematics for Agriculture 1
An introductory module in mathematics which is designed to
complement the Agricultural Science programme.

6. -MICR20010
Agricultural Microbiology
An introduction to microbiological concepts relevant to
agricultural, environmental and food applications.
-PATH10020
Basic Principles of Cell Biolo
This module is designed to give students a basic understanding
of the molecular and cellular functions of a cell. It will explore
the basics of DNA and protein structure and function. It will
introduce the basic principles of cell communication and
signalling relevant to disease. The cell cycle and cell death will
also be covered. Basic principles of cellular immunology will be
introduced.

7. SEMESTER 1 ELECTIVE MODULES
-CHEM00020
Introductory Chemistry
The module is intended for first year Agricultural Science students and will
provide an introduction to the basics principles of chemistry and their
application in soil chemistry. The introductory lectures will deal with the
structures of atoms and the ways that atoms are combined to produce
molecules and ions, the polarity of chemical bonds.
-CHEM10040 The
Molecular World
The purposes of the module are to reinforce key basic concepts, and to
introduce students to the central role that molecular science now plays in
understanding our environment, in understanding life processes, and in the
design of new materials and medicines.

8. SEMESTER 2 CORE MODULES
-BIOL10110
Cell Biology and Genetics
This module will provide an introduction to the cell, its structure and
functioning. Also the basis of genetics and inheritance will be explored.
-CHEM10010
Introduction to the Chemistry of Pesticides and Biomolecules and the
Behaviour in Aqueous Systems
The module initially covers the simple chemical functional groups that are
found in bio-molecules, their systematic naming and some of their common
reactions.
-MATH10240
Mathematics for Agriculture II
A follow-on module to MATH10230.

9. -PHYC10190
Aspects of Physics for Ag. Sci
Aspects of Physics including Atoms, lasers, nuclear and light will
be covered. Applications of apsects of these elements to Arg
science will be covered.
-PHYS20030
An Introduction to Physiology: Organs and Systems
This module serves as an introduction to systems that contribute
to the constancy of the internal environment of the normal
mammalian body. Topics include the structure and function of
the heart, blood vessels and the regulated flow of oxygen and
nutrients to the vascular tissues of the body.

10. STAGE 2
You will undertake more general food and
health-related modules, where you will begin to
build your knowledge of biological systems and
their application to the practice of human
nutrition. You will also undertake a wide range of
topics including areas of food chemistry and
production, sensory analysis and human
nutrition.

11. SEMESTER 1 CORE MODULES
-FDSC20090
Food Macronutrients
This module is intended to equip students with an introduction
to the key biologically important organic substances which are
responsible for structure and function in living cells, namely,
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
-HNUT20020
Nutrition and Health
This module will introduce basic concepts of immunology,
endocrinology and metabolic balance.

12. -HNUT20070
Population Nutrition Research
This module will introduce students to nutrition research techniques
commonly used, both in the field and laboratory settings.
-STAT20070
Data Modelling for Science
What is Statistics? Random variation - signal, noise. Populations and random
samples - the price we pay. Descriptive statistics. Random variables -
and Normal distributions - reading the tables. Sampling Distribution of a
sample proportion and of the mean.

13. SEMESTER 2 CORE MODULES
-BMOL30020
Molecular basis of disease
This module will identify the main biochemical causes of disease
and, in so doing, aims to provide the student with an understanding
of an initial rationale for the treatment of the particular disease in
question.
-FDSC20020
Nutritional Energy Metabolism
The main aim of this module is to introduce students to how living
cells (animal and plant) can extract energy from highly reduced
organic molecules (i.e. carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and convert
them to a usable form of energy suitable to the functions of the
living cell.

14. -FDSC20030
Basic Food Analysis
The aim of this module is to provide students with the
knowledge and practical laboratory skills required to conduct
basic, quantitative chemical analysis, including food analysis.
-HNUT20060
Human Nutrition II - Nutrients in Life Stages
This module will cover the key physiology and biological
changes that occur from pregnancy through to old age, with an
emphasis on the importance of nutrients during these different
stages of the lifespan

15. -HNUT20080
Laboratory Nutrition Research
This module will introduce students to techniques commonly used in a
research laboratory. The theoretical background of these techniques will
be dealt with in detail. Laboratory and techniques classes will give hands
on-experience with some of the techniques covered in lectures.
-RDEV20140
Health, Welfare & Safety in Agriculture
This is an undergraduate module designed for students of Agricultural
Science who are required to undertake professional work experience
(PWE). It focuses on developing greater awareness and knowledge of
health and safety issues related to agriculture, the food industry and
associated areas.

16. STAGE 3
-HNUT30170
Professional Work Experience
Students will complete a 10-month placement in the food industry, nutrition research, health
promotion or nutrition regulatory bodies in their 3rd year. Placements will be in Ireland, UK, Europe
or possibly further afield. It is intended that on completion of their Professional Work Experience
(PWE) placements students will have a greater understanding of the role of the nutritionist and a
greater appreciation of the relevance of technical information presented to them in their degree
course. Students will see the practical application of many subjects, analyses and principles, will
have the opportunity to improve their written, oral and communication skills and to practice
appropriate professional conduct in the workplace. During this period, students will complete a
research project, maintain a monthly diary of activities and complete an oral presentation on their
year when they return. This period of Professional Work Experience is mandatory and must be
undertaken in Stage 3. Successful completion of this module is mandatory for graduating on
completion of Stage 4.Students must familiarise themselves with and abide by the regulations for
PWE as set out by the Agricultural Sciences Programme Board. For each placement, a host contract
must be completed, signed by the host and received by UCD, before the placement will be deemed
to have commenced by UCD. Furthermore, placements (and parts thereof) which have been
completed in the absence of an appropriately completed host contract will not be accepted. Only in
the most exceptional circumstances will any deviation from this requirement be permitted and this
must have the agreement, in writing, of the PWE co-ordinator.

17. STAGE 4
The final stage of this degree will focus on more
specific areas of human nutrition including
Molecular Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and
Clinical Nutrition. You will consolidate your
understanding of all core sciences into a
professional understanding of human nutrition.

18. SEMESTER 1 CORE MODULES
-HNUT40020
Nutritional Metabolism
This module will cover lipid metabolism, vitamin metabolism and integration of
macronutrient metabolism.
-PHPS40610
Food Safety
This module presents a structured and detailed description of both defined and
emerging risks to public health associated with the modern food chain
-PHPS40740
Public Health Nutrition
This module will give you a basic understanding of the concepts of nutritional
epidemiology, the methods employed to analyse the relationship between
diet and nutrition status, focusing on specific nutrient deficiencies, dietary
patterns, and growing chronic disease.

19. SEMESTER 2 CORE MODULES
-HNUT40220
Clinical Nutrition
This module provides an integrated study of the role of diet in the cause and
treatment of disease.
-HNUT40240
Food Regulation
This module is intended to give you a basic understanding of how European
food regulatory processes work and to study some of the key drivers of
European food regulatory affairs.
-PHPS40670
Nutrition & Communication
This module covers the broad area of molecular nutrition and nutrigenomics.

20. YEAR LONG MODULE
PHPS40700
Project (Human Nutrition)
The final year project will involve either a Research
Project or a Literature Review. Students will be
assigned an individualized final year project (and
project supervisor) decided upon by the academic
team. The decision of the academic team is final and
no changes will be made.