n.BA.LM.PBR.22HS (Physiology and Biochemistry Research) 
Module: Physiology and Biochemistry Research
This information was generated on: 28 April 2024
No.
n.BA.LM.PBR.22HS
Title
Physiology and Biochemistry Research
Credits
2

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Food Technology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Food Technology degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Beatrice Baumer
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 57 08 / beatrice.baumer@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
  • Andrea Baier
  • Beatrice Baumer
Entrance Requirements Ernährung
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Professional competences:
The students can …
  • perform anthropometric measurements and interpret anthropometric data.
  • plan and execute a physiological test, including data collection and analysis.
  • explain and apply the concept of postprandial glycaemic response as one tool to assess the nutritional quality of food.
Interdisciplinary competences:
The students can …
  • describe ethical restrictions regulating the use of such tests in surveys.
  • describe individual and societal benefits and challenges linked with the popularisation of health data and their collection.
Module Content Focus of the Nutrition & Physiology part:
  • Theory inputs on physiological responses linked with nutrition
  • Anthropometric measurements, including bioimpedance measurements
  • Simple blood tests (e.g. glucose, total cholesterol)
  • Planning and executing a simple test with food and physiological responses (e.g. glycaemic index, postprandial responses)
The biochemistry of enzymes:
  • Structure and kinetics of enzymes, in theory and experimental Michaelis Menten kinetics
Follow-up Modules Other modules of the Minor “Consumer Science & Nutrition”
Methods of Instruction  This module will be mainly based on practical work, including planning of experiments, and carrying them out.
Digital Resources Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 22
 Independent Self-Study 10
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance This module focusses on practicals, attendance required
Assessment Group assignment during the semester 40 %

Written exam at the end of the semester 60 % (e-assessment)

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  English (German as an option in practicals), bilingual exam (E/D)
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Course: Physiology and Biochemistry Research
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n.BA.LM.PBR.22HS.V
Title
Physiology and Biochemistry Research

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