Course - Nutrition - BTA2001
BTA2001 - Nutrition
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The subject deals with the various nutrients; carbohydrate, protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Digestion, absorption and metabolism linked to the energy-rich nutrients are emphasized. In the subject, we discuss energy turnover in the body, dietary recommendations, diet and health. The Norwegian dietary advice is reviewed. Topics such as physical activity, seafood and health are also included in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student:
- has knowledge of the fundamental feature in metabolism
- has knowledge of food nutrients and the main digestion, absorption and further metabolic reactions of the energy-yielding nutrients
Skills:
- understanding of the importance of the relationship between nutrition, food and human health, and factors which are implicated in developing diseases
- Understand seafood nutritional value and the effect off seafood in human diet
Competence:
- Discuss association between nutrition and health
- discuss and reflect on the connection between nutrition and health
- communicate basic knowledge from the course to others in society
Learning methods and activities
Pedagogiske metoder: Lectures, exercises and mandatory assignments.
The course has a study load of 200 hours, of which up to 50 hours are lectures and up to 40 hours of group assignments
Mandatory requirements: There are 3 mandatory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
Mandatory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam. Mandatory assignments are valid for 4 semesters.
4 hours written exam. In case of an re-take of exam, if less than 10 students want re-take of exam the written exam may be changed to an oral examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)
Biotechnology (427BT)
Recommended previous knowledge
HBIOA1004 General Chemistry and HBIOA1003 Biochemistry with cellbiology
MK103119 Introduction to Chemistry
Course materials
Pedersen, Hjartåker, Andersen: Grunnleggende ernæringslære, Gyldendal Akademiske, hele boken er pensum Olav sand, Øyvind Sjaastad, Egil Haug, Jan Bjålie: Menneskekroppen. Fysiologi og anatomi, Gyldendal, kap. 15 og 16. The edition of the books is announced when the teaching starts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK301212 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nutrition
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-11-26 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates G132 Gnisten/Fagskolen 26 C215 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 0 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-02 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"