ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.25 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
Areas: Food Technology
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- List the techniques used in the study of Nutrigenomics.
- Identify the molecular mechanisms through which nutrients can regulate the expression of certain genes.
- Identify molecules and genes that can be used as biomarkers for the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.
-Distinguish the genotypes associated with various responses to food.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Genetics I, Genetics II, Biochemistry I, Biochemistry II, Food Biotechnology.
Topic Outline:
Section 1. Introduction to Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics (4 hours)
Gene-diet interaction. Nutritional genomics in the clinic. Impact on food science and technology
Nutrient-gene interaction Epigenetics, Epigenomics and Epistasis.
Section 2: Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics. Macro and micronutrients. Bioactive compounds (4 hours)
Nutrigenetics and the early origins of health and disease
Genetic variations in the response to nutrients and food components. Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fatty acids, Vitamins, Vegetables, mushrooms, ... specific bioactive compounds.
Section 3: Nutrients and Genetic Expression in Various Health Disorders. (4 hours)
Cognitive function, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Bone health, Nutrients and genes in the liver, Hyperuricemia and gout, Aging, Obesity, Inflammation, Cancer, Epigenetics in food allergies, ..
Section 4: Human Gut Microbiota (4 hours)
Role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health
The intestinal microbiota and its influence on the response to food
Section 5: Application of nutrigenomics in the food industry: (4 hours)
Nutrigenomics in the food industry. Potential for new foods. Legislation on bioactive and nutraceutical compounds.
Seminars (10%)
The knowledge acquired through the visualization of videos, conferences, web pages will be strengthened. Discussion of applied scientific articles. - Databases in nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics
Practices (10%)
1. Visit to a related Industry (Hifas da Terra, Industries for the production of compounds of interest in Nutrigenomics)
2. Approach to the study of omics sciences (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and systems biology through Bioinformatics.
Note: Topics may vary depending on student needs
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Genetics I, Genetics II, Biochemistry I, Biochemistry II, Food Biotechnology.
COMPETENCES
BASICS
CB1 - That students have demonstrated to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that starts from the base of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects They involve knowledge coming from the cutting edge of your field of study.
CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their study area) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
GENERAL
CG1 - Know the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of Biotechnology.
CG2 - Apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the formulation of problems and the search for their solutions in both academic and professional contexts.
CG3 - Know how to obtain and interpret relevant information and results and obtain conclusions on issues related to Biotechnology.
CG4 - Be able to transmit information both in writing and orally and to debate ideas, problems and solutions related to Biotechnology, before a general or specialized public.
CG5 - Study and learn autonomously, with organization of time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in Biotechnology and acquire the ability to work in a team.
TRANSVERSAL
CT2 - Search, process, analyze and synthesize information from various sources.
CT3 -Organize and plan your work.
CT5 -Work as a team.
CT6 - Reason critically.
SPECIFIC
CE4- Have an integrated vision of the functioning of cells, including their biomolecules, metabolism, gene expression, relationship between cell compartments, as well as communication mechanisms and cell signaling.
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
The general methodologies of the degree described in section 5.1.A of the report will be followed.
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
- Lectures, in which the teacher will explain the concepts of the subject with the support of audiovisual and computer media; It can have different formats (theory, problems and / or general examples, general guidelines of the subject), promoting student participation.
- Seminars in small groups, in which applications of the theory are proposed and solved, exercises, problems, case simulations are done, etc. Active participation of the students is required.
- Visits to related Industries
- Practices in the computer room in which the students will use programs and databases relevant to the subject.
- Tutorials (individual or in group) to clarify doubts, provide information or guide students, as well as to know the progress in the acquisition of skills.
- Expository teaching: the students acquire the following competences according to the numbering indicated in the Current Memory of the Degree (MMT): CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4.
Theoretical classes will be taught in two hours a week throughout the course. Autonomous and cooperative learning will be combined.
1. Directed learning through lectures and teaching materials.
2. Cooperative learning in which the students will work outside the classroom the contents of the subject with the didactic material and self-learning material through the e-learning tools of the Moodle platform.
- Interactive teaching of Seminars: With them the competences are acquired: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4 In the seminars you will work with material in English.
It will work with scientific articles, videos, talks by specialists, ... and the preparation and presentation of individual works.
- Interactive teaching of computer classroom practices: The competences CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4 are acquired.
The computer classroom practices in a group of 20 students will be taught according to the official calendar, with delivery of homework.
- Field practices: The competences are acquired: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4.
Individualized and collective tutorials: To carry out tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication both between the students themselves and between them and the teacher, they can be done through the Virtual Campus forum, through MS Teams or by email. May be susbtituted with computer work
EVALUATION SYSTEMS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general assessment regulations of the USC and those specific to the degree described in section 5.1.A of the report will be followed.
EVALUATION
The degree evaluation system will follow the general regulations of the USC regarding the evaluation of academic performance, class attendance in the teachings adapted to the EHEA and the permanence of students.
The evaluation mechanisms envisaged include:
1. Continuous evaluation:
(i) continuous assessment + tutorials (50% of the grade) by means of the marks obtained by the student in Forums with punctuation, delivery of tasks, work with videos ...; and other e-learning tools on the Moodle platform.
(ii) three multiple choice tests throughout the course (50% of the grade) through the Questionnaire tool of the Moodle platform asynchronously with a time limit that must be passed with 45% of the total grade. They may be replaced by delivery of tasks.
First opportunity (pass the subject through continuous assessment):
To pass the subject, the student will have to carry out all the activities that are proposed and pass the corresponding Questionnaires.
The final grade will be the sum of the entire evaluation. To pass the subject, a knowledge of more than 45% must be demonstrated in all types of assessment. If it is passed, the subject will have been passed.
2. Final Exam - First opportunity (50%): (In case of not passing the subject through continuous assessment). The exam will include the contents taught in the lectures. The remaining 50% will be weighted with the continuous assessment mark
The exam must be passed with 45% of the total grade
Final Exam Second Chance (July) (50%):
Apart from continuous assessment, all students have the right to attend the second chance exam. In case of not passing the subject, it will include the contents taught in the lectures. The remaining 50% will be weighted with the continuous assessment mark. The exam must be passed with 45% of the total grade
COMPETENCES
BASICS and GENERAL
As indicated in the Syllabus of the Title
TRANSVERSAL
CT2 - Search, process, analyze and synthesize information from various sources.
CT3 -Organize and plan your work.
CT5 -Work as a team.
CT6 - Reason critically.
SPECIFIC
CE4- Have an integrated vision of the functioning of cells, including their biomolecules, metabolism, gene expression, relationship between cell compartments, as well as communication mechanisms and cell signaling.
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
The general methodologies of the degree described in section 5.1.A of the report will be followed.
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
- Lectures, in which the teacher will explain the concepts of the subject with the support of audiovisual and computer media; It can have different formats (theory, problems and / or general examples, general guidelines of the subject), promoting student participation.
- Seminars in small groups, in which applications of the theory are proposed and solved, exercises, problems, case simulations are done, etc. Active participation of the students is required.
- Visits to related Industries
- Practices in the computer room in which the students will use programs and databases relevant to the subject.
- Tutorials (individual or in group) to clarify doubts, provide information or guide students, as well as to know the progress in the acquisition of skills.
- Expository teaching: the students acquire the following competences according to the numbering indicated in the Current Memory of the Degree (MMT): CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4.
Theoretical classes will be taught in two hours a week throughout the course. Autonomous and cooperative learning will be combined.
1. Directed learning through lectures and teaching materials.
2. Cooperative learning in which the students will work outside the classroom the contents of the subject with the didactic material and self-learning material through the e-learning tools of the Moodle platform.
- Interactive teaching of Seminars: With them the competences are acquired: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4 In the seminars you will work with material in English.
It will work with scientific articles, videos, talks by specialists, ... and the preparation and presentation of individual works.
- Interactive teaching of computer classroom practices: The competences CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4 are acquired.
The computer classroom practices in a group of 20 students will be taught according to the official calendar, with delivery of homework.
- Field practices: The competences are acquired: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CE4.
Individualized and collective tutorials: To carry out tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication both between the students themselves and between them and the teacher, they can be done through the Virtual Campus forum, through MS Teams or by email. Field trips may be susbtituted with computer work
EVALUATION SYSTEMS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general assessment regulations of the USC and those specific to the degree described in section 5.1.A of the report will be followed.
EVALUATION
The degree evaluation system will follow the general regulations of the USC regarding the evaluation of academic performance, class attendance in the teachings adapted to the EHEA and the permanence of students.
The evaluation mechanisms include:
1. Continuous evaluation :
(i) continuous evaluation (Theory, seminars (10%), practices (10%), tutorials) (50% of the grade) by means of the marks obtained by the student in Forums with punctuation, delivery of tasks, work with videos ...; and other e-learning tools on the Moodle platform. 45% of the total grade is mandatory to pass the continuous evaluation
(ii) three multiple choice tests throughout the course (50% of the grade) through the Questionnaire tool of the Moodle platform asynchronously with a time limit that must be passed with 45% of the total grade. They may be replaced by delivery of tasks.
The final grade will be the sum of the entire evaluation
First opportunity. It may be complementary to continuous evaluation, alternative to continuous evaluation, compulsory for students not suitable in continuous evaluation. It will be 50% of the total grade. To pass it, it is necessary to reach 45% of the grade that will be added to the continuous evaluation
Second opportunity. A multiple choice test will be taken. It will be 50% of the total grade. To pass it, it is necessary to reach 45% of the grade that will be added to the continuous evaluation
ACTIVIDADES FORMATIVAS ECTS HORAS PRESENCIALES HORAS NO PRESENCIALES
Clases expositivas Clases magistrales 2,0 20 30
Clases interactivas Laboratorio
Seminarios 0,7 7 10,5
Aula de informática 1 10 15
Tutoría grupo 0,1 1 1,5
Tutoría individualizada 0,05 0,5 0,75
Examen y revisión 0,65 2 14,25
Total 4,5 40,5 72
Recommendations for the study of the subject
-Participate actively, constructively and respectfully in classes and seminars.
-Prepare and complement the contents that are working on the subject with the basic bibliography and complementary recommended.
-Developing habits of autonomous search for scientific information.
-To take advantage of the available resources for the student, from the university library.
-Use appropriate tutorials to know in detail the recommendations of the teacher and clarify any doubts that arise in the learning process.
CONTINGENCY PLAN - METHODOLOGY
Contingency plan for remotely teaching activities:
These will be performed in a synchronic/asynchronic way, and according to the official schedule established by the Faculty, through the different telematic sources available at USC, preferably Virtual Campus and MS Teams.
For tutorial activities, and for guaranteeing a direct Communications either among students but also between students and the professor, these will be carried out either through the Virtual Campus, MS Teams or e-mail.
CONTINGENCY PLAN - EVALUATION SYSTEM
“In the event that a fraudulent practice during the exams or tests is detected, it will be of application what is stated at the “Regulation on the evaluation of academical performance of students and qualifications revision”.
The evaluation system will be the same regardless the teaching modality employed (presential or virtual), with the only difference of that evaluation activities will be performed, following the advice of competent authority, either presentially at College or remotely by means of the telematic sources available at USC.
Maria Del Pilar Calo Mata
Coordinador/a- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Food Technology
- Phone
- 982822424
- p.calo.mata [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
| Thursday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 09. Barbara McClintock |
| 06.02.2022 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 07.12.2022 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 08. Louis Pasteur |