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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus
Reference HS3135 Version 3
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide students with an understanding of the metabolic demands, and nutritional, pharmacological, and surgical interventions to manage obesity and diabetes mellitus, and introduce health improvement and public health strategies.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the aetiology and prevalence of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
2 Discuss how epidemiology informs practice and public health strategies for obesity and diabetes mellitus.
3 Discuss the medical, surgical and nutritional management of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
4 Evaluate popular weight loss strategies.

Indicative Module Content
Aetiology, epidemiology, prevalence, epigenetics and nutrigenetics, public health, behaviour, lifestyles and prevention of diabetes and obesity. Diagnosis and management of obesity and diabetes mellitus including education/ behaviour/ lifestyle/ nutritional and clinical management in the following groups: Pregnancy, children, adolescents, adults, senescence and ethnic groups. Complications and comorbidities of diabetes and obesity including macro- and microvascular disease; insulin resistance and associated disorders. Nutritional guidelines and dietary treatment for diabetes, including glycaemic index and glycaemic load, and obesity. Pharmacological and surgical management. Making every contact count. Self care/management. Behaviour Change. Public Health and Health Improvement. Technology.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures and Digital Learning Resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 47 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 253 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: An oral assessment.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (oral assessment) comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade along with a pass in C2 is required
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in C1 and pass in C2
B B in C1 and pass in C2
C C in C1 and pass in C2
D D in C1 and pass in C2
E E in C1 and/or fail in C2
F F in C1 irrespective or pass or fail C2
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of the preceding stage.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BAGCHI, D. and SREEJAYAN, N. eds., 2018. Nutritional and therapeutic interventions for diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Academic Press.
2 HANKEY, C., 2018. Advanced Nutrition and Dietetics in Obesity. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
3 MEHRZAD, R. ed., 2020. Obesity: Global Impact and Epidemiology. Elsevier.
4 SBRACCIA, P. and FINER, N., 2019. Obesity: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment . Springer.

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