Gastrointestinal medicine and the abdomen and principles of human nutrition
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Gastrointestinal medicine and the abdomen
Associate Professor R A Bywater (Physiology) and Dr C R Hunter (Anatomy)
This study provides core material necessary for a thorough understanding of gastrointestinal medicine. It includes studies of the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract and its associated structures. Laboratory-based programs in histology, dissection, living anatomy, introductory radiology and `clinical and communication skills' form an important part of this subject. Interdisciplinary discussion sessions which introduce the concepts of disordered gastrointestinal function and investigation of these abnormalities are also included.
Assessment
Examinations (short-answer and multiple-choice): 71% * Viva voce: 29%
Prescribed texts
Berne R M and Levy M N Physiology 3rd edn, Mosby, 1993
Recommended texts
Johnson L R Gastrointestinal physiology 3rd edn, Mosby, 1985
Young J A and others Gastrointestinal physiology University of Sydney, 1991
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Principles of human nutrition
Professor M L Wahlqvist (Medicine) and Dr F M Ng (Biochemistry)
The major aims of this study are to provide core knowledge of nutritional science and to facilitate development of skills in nutrition assessment and diagnosis in the later years of the medical course. The study focuses on the major areas of nutritional sciences and the development of skills in nutrition assessment and diagnosis. The teaching is designed to integrate basic biomedical sciences with food and nutritional sciences in order to develop a sound basis for the development of practical skills in clinical medicine. The core material will include (1) nutrition information and food habits in the community; (2) basic food science and nutrient toxicity; (3) nutrient science (biochemistry and physiology of macronutrients and micronutrients); (4) nutrition assessment and whole-body nutritional physiology, specific aspects of maternal and infant nutrition and nutritional requirements in sport; (5) nutrition and health management in metabolic, inflammatory and infectious diseases; and (6) preventive and therapeutic nutrition.
Assessment
Examinations (multiple-choice and short-answer): 100%
Preliminary reading
Briggs D and Wahlqvist M L Food facts Penguin, 1984
Wahlqvist M L and others Food and health: Issues and directions Libbey, 1987
Prescribed texts
Wahlqvist M L Food and nutrition in Australia 3rd edn, Nelson, 1988
Recommended texts
International Life Sciences Institute and Nutrition Foundation (US) Present knowledge in nutrition 6th edn, ILSI, 1990
McLean A J and Wahlqvist M L Current problems in nutrition pharmacology and toxicology Libbey, 1988
Wahlqvist M L Food and nutrition manual Health Dept Victoria, 1987
Wahlqvist M L and others Use and abuse of vitamins Macmillan, 1987
Wahlqvist M L and Vobecky J Patient problems in clinical nutrition: A manual Libbey, 1987