| CODE | HPN1004 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Introductory Science for Home Economics | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Health, Physical Education and Consumer Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The unit focuses on the understanding of elements, mixtures and compounds 鈥� the idea of atoms and molecules, the formation of bonds in various compounds as well as chemical formulae and chemical equations relevant to the study of human nutrition. Some biological processes will also be covered to give a deeper understanding of the nutrition principle in humans 鈥� the digestive, circular, nervous, excretory and endocrine system. Study-Unit Aims: This foundation science unit aims to help students to better understand the chemistry of nutrients. They will learn and revise about the basic principles of chemistry through a mix of theoretical examples and apply them to the understanding of human nutrition. The biological aspect of the unit will outline the human biological systems in relation to nutrition, mainly the circulatory, excretory, nervous, endocrine and digestive system. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Explain the difference between elements, mixtures and compounds; - Name the fundamental particles within the atom; - Write chemical formulae for common substances; - Distinguish between different types of intra and inter bonds; - Write chemical equations for simple processes; - Distinguish various shapes of molecules; - Distinguish between an acid and a base; - Define the terms oxidation and reduction; - Distinguish between organic and inorganic chemicals; - Outline the process of digestion including the mechanical and chemical processes involved in the breakdown of food; - Outline the process of blood circulation, the pulmonary and cardiac circuits involved in the transportation of blood; - Locate the major endocrine glands and relate their function to the homeostatic control of the body; - Outline the process of blood filtration and the production of urine; - Locate the major organs in the nervous system and state their function in the coordination of the human body. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Read and write chemical formulae; - Draw atoms and molecules for simple substances; - Formulate chemical equations from chemical reactions; - Draw and label different parts of the digestive tract; - Map the human circulatory system; - Draw flow diagrams of the processes of digestion, excretion and circulation. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Byrd-Bredbenner C., Moe G., Beshgetoor D. & Berning J. (Latest edition), Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition (International Edition). McGraw-Hill. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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