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MAERN4100 Energy and Nutrients Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Energi og næringsstoffer
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Opptak til studiet.

Recommended preliminary courses

The course builds on human biology corresponding to knowledge acquired from a bachelor’s degree in health sciences.

Required preliminary courses

The student must have been admitted to the Master’s Programme in Health Sciences and hold authorisation as healthcare personnel.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence: 

Knowledge

The student 

  • can discuss energy metabolism and its regulation mechanisms 
  • can explain the function and conversion of and the need for macro and micronutrients
  • can discuss common nutritional challenges in various groups of the society
  • can discuss advantages and disadvantages within dietary assessment methods

Skills 

The student 

  • can assess the nutritional content of food products and compare different food groups’ contribution to the overall diet
  • can calculate and assess the content of nutrients and energy in relation to needs using appropriate tools

General competence

  • The student can assess and present problems, reasoning and conclusions related to      the conversion of energy and nutrients

Teaching and learning methods

Følgende arbeidskrav må være innfridd av studenten og resultatet godkjent før eksamen i pedagogikk kan avlegges:

  • Minimum 80% oppmøte til obligatorisk undervisning i emnet.
  • En skriftlig individuell oppgave (1500-2000 ord).

Course requirements

Skriftlig individuell hjemmeeksamen på 2000-2500 ord over tre dager. Besvarelsen skal koble teori og praksiserfaringer.

Eksamen kan påklages.

Assessment

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

To interne sensorer. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Examiners

All examinations are assessed by an internal and an external examiner.

Overlapping courses

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