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HUMAN NUTRITION AND METABOLIC DISEASE

Module code: BI444
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: BIOLOGY
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Coordinator: Dr Andrew Hogan (BIOLOGY)

	Overview
	This advanced module focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human metabolism, as well as the pathogenesis of selected metabolic disorders. Specific sections will be concerned with: � The major macro and micro nutrients, and the bodies physiological response to their intake, � The biochemical and cellular regulators of food intake and bodyweight, � The diagnosis of metabolic disease and pathobiochemical aspects of major metabolic disease will be examined, including Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The current therapeutic strategies for treating metabolic diseases including lifestyle modification, GLP-1 analogues and bariatric surgery. Discussing the impact each has on the biochemistry and physiology of food intake and the cellular regulators of metabolism.

Overview

This advanced module focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human metabolism, as well as the pathogenesis of selected metabolic disorders.

Specific sections will be concerned with:

� The major macro and micro nutrients, and the bodies physiological response to their intake,
� The biochemical and cellular regulators of food intake and bodyweight,
� The diagnosis of metabolic disease and pathobiochemical aspects of major metabolic disease will be examined, including Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).

The current therapeutic strategies for treating metabolic diseases including lifestyle modification, GLP-1 analogues and bariatric surgery. Discussing the impact each has on the biochemistry and physiology of food intake and the cellular regulators of metabolism.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Outline the major macronutrients and micronutrients. Discuss the factors which regulate food intake and bodyweight. Discuss the cellular players involved in the regulation of bodyweight. Identify the main diagnostic methods of detecting metabolic diseases in humans. Define major aspects of metabolic diseases including obesity and T2DM. Define the major strategies for treating metabolic diseases in humans. Examine the mode of action of defined interventions including molecular and cellular aspects.

Learning Outcomes

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	BI201, BI210

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