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HUMAN NUTRITION (HMS1)SCHOOL: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE

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.

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.

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.

SEMESTER 1 CORE MODULES

-HNUT 10020Human Nutrition 1 – Understanding NutritionThis 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.-MATH10230Mathematics for Agriculture 1An introductory module in mathematics which is designed to complement the Agricultural Science programme.

-MICR20010Agricultural MicrobiologyAn introduction to microbiological concepts relevant to agricultural, environmental and food applications.-PATH10020Basic Principles of Cell BioloThis 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.

SEMESTER 1 ELECTIVE MODULES

-CHEM00020Introductory 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 WorldThe 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.


-BIOL10110Cell Biology and GeneticsThis module will provide an introduction to the cell, its structure and functioning. Also the basis of genetics and inheritance will be explored.-CHEM10010Introduction to the Chemistry of Pesticides and Biomolecules and the Behaviour in Aqueous SystemsThe module initially covers the simple chemical functional groups that are found in bio-molecules, their systematic naming and some of their common reactions.-MATH10240Mathematics for Agriculture IIA follow-on module to MATH10230.

-PHYC10190Aspects of Physics for Ag. SciAspects of Physics including Atoms, lasers, nuclear and light will be covered. Applications of apsects of these elements to Arg science will be covered.-PHYS20030An Introduction to Physiology: Organs and SystemsThis 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.

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.


-FDSC20090Food MacronutrientsThis 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.

-HNUT20020Nutrition and HealthThis module will introduce basic concepts of immunology, endocrinology and metabolic balance.

-HNUT20070 Population Nutrition ResearchThis module will introduce students to nutrition research techniques commonly used, both in the field and laboratory settings.

-STAT20070 Data Modelling for ScienceWhat is Statistics? Random variation - signal, noise. Populations and random samples - the price we pay. Descriptive statistics. Random variables - Binomial and Normal distributions - reading the tables. Sampling Distribution of a sample proportion and of the mean.


-BMOL30020 Molecular basis of diseaseThis 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.-FDSC20020Nutritional Energy MetabolismThe 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.

-FDSC20030Basic Food AnalysisThe 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 StagesThis 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

-HNUT20080Laboratory Nutrition ResearchThis 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.-RDEV20140Health, Welfare & Safety in AgricultureThis 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.

STAGE 3

-HNUT30170 Professional Work ExperienceStudents 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.

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.


-HNUT40020 Nutritional MetabolismThis module will cover lipid metabolism, vitamin metabolism and integration of macronutrient metabolism. -PHPS40610Food SafetyThis module presents a structured and detailed description of both defined and emerging risks to public health associated with the modern food chain-PHPS40740Public Health NutritionThis 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.


-HNUT40220Clinical NutritionThis module provides an integrated study of the role of diet in the cause and treatment of disease. -HNUT40240Food RegulationThis 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.-PHPS40670Nutrition & CommunicationThis module covers the broad area of molecular nutrition and nutrigenomics.

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.

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