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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Plant Foods, Phytochemicals and Health | |||
| Reference | PL2039 | Version | 3 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an understanding of the properties and uses of plants, including their phytochemical content and their role in health, disease and sustainable diets. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the classification and physiological effects of phytochemicals. |
| 2 | Describe the classification and uses of plant foods. |
| 3 | Explain the epidemiological evidence for the effects of plants and phytochemicals on disease risk and health. |
| 4 | Discuss the current scientific literature on a given phytochemical. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Phytochemicals including carotenoids, flavonoids, glucosinolates, phytosterols, saponins, polyphenols, protease inhibitors, monoterpenes, phytoestrogens and sulphides; plant foods including fruits, vegetables, cereals (grains), pulses (legumes), nuts, seeds, beverages (tea, coffee, cocoa, wine and beer), herbs and spices, edible oils, chocolate; anti-nutrients; toxicants; pharmacologically active agents; nutraceuticals; functional foods; sustainability; alternative protein sources. Alignment with UN Sustainability Development Goals. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures and tutorials supported by web-based materials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (**) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF level 8 entry requirements or equivalent |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GOYAL, M.R. and SULERIA, H., 2019. Human Health Benefits of Plant Bioactive Compounds: Potentials and Prospects. 1st edition. Boca Raton: Taylor and Francis. |
| 2 | SALTER, A.M., WISEMAN, H. and TUCKER, G.A., 2012. Phytonutrients. 1st edition. London:Wiley-Blackwell. |