Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of human nutrition and metabolism, and of the structure and function of the reproductive system.
Synopsis The subject involves the study of the following topics: organisation of the gastrointestinal tract, digestion, absorption and alterations in gastrointestinal function; hepatobiliary functions and malfunctions; cellular metabolism of different foods classes; blood glucose homeostasis; body nutritional requirements and diet analysis; male reproductive structure and function, and associated disorders; female reproductive structure and function and associated disorders; meiosis, spermatogenesis, oogenesis. The subject is taught by lectures, demonstrations and laboratory work.
Assessment Laboratory assessment: 30% + Examination: 70%