Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameNutrition, hälsa och hållbara dieter
- CodeKLI042
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPBIO
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyBioengineering, Chemical Engineering
- DepartmentLIFE SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 08129
- Maximum participants30 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants8
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
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0117 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c | ||||||
0217 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
- MPBIO - Biotechnology, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPMED - Biomedical Engineering, MSc Progr, Year 1 (elective)
Examiner
- Malin Barman
- Senior Researcher, Food and Nutrition Science, Life Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Undergraduate profile (BSc) inlcuding courses in chemistry, biology, and biochemistry are recommended.Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the concepts of nutrition and its role in health. The purpose is also to provide an overview of how diets the type, combination and quantity of foods consumed can contribute to a sustainable food future.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to analyze how different nutrients and bioactive compounds affect specific bodily functions and contribute to health or disease risk.
Critically evaluate health claims and scientific findings
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to review and discuss scientific publications and health claims related to the effects of diet on human health and disease development.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to review and discuss scientific publications and health claims related to the effects of diet on human health and disease development.
Discuss the role of diet in health and sustainability
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to explain and argue for the impact of diet on both human health and sustainability aspects, such as climate and the environment.
Develop strategies for sustainable and healthy dietary choices
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to propose measures and strategies for adapting dietary intake to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle based on scientific knowledge.
Content
Organisation
The course contains lectures and laboratory work. The course may also include oral presentations, group work, own work, recorded lectures, self-studies, online quizzes, and assignments in Canvas. The lectures will mostly be live on campus, but some lectures will be online over Zoom (e.g. for invited speakers from other Universities), and we will also use Flipped Classroom for some of the lecture contentThe compulsory parts will be advertised when the course starts.
Literature
Text book: Introduction to Human Nutrition. Eds. Gibney, Lanham-New, Cassidy and Vorster. The nutrition Society. Blackwell Scinece, 2009. ISBN 978-4051-6807-6.
A selection of scientific publications and literature with relevant and current literature within nutrition, health and sustainability issues will also be available during the course.
Examination including compulsory elements
For a passing grade on the course, a passed final exam is required as well as active participation in compulsory parts.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.