Foundation Programme in Human Nutrition
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN HUMAN NUTRITION
New York College of Athens in collaboration with the University of Greenwich developed a preparatory program of study, the successful completion of which enables students to meet the entry criteria of the BSc in Human Nutrition program to be offered by the University of Greenwich starting form the academic year 2012-2013.
The Foundation program will be offered in Athens, with the aim of providing students a sound preparation for studies in human nutrition. Efforts have been made to ensure that the program is in absolute conformity with the rules and regulations for quality assurance as specified by the University of Greenwich and the modules delivered are of the highest standards.
Programme Modules
The program will comprise six courses of a total of 120 credits taught over two academic semesters. Each 15-credit course is delivered in 30 contact hours, and each 30-credit course over 60 contact hours:
- English Language & Study Skills 30 credits
- Maths 15 credits
- Chemistry 15 credits
- Laboratory Skills 30 credits
- Human Biology 15 credits
- Case Study in Human Nutrition 15 credits
Course Descriptions
Course: Language Study
Level: 0
Credits: 30
Aims
1. To raise awareness of and develop transferable skills in the context of higher education in the UK and the world at large. 2. To raise awareness of and develop a range of academic skills including: a) effective on-line and book-based research, b) oral presentations, c) effective reading strategies, d) problem solving, e) critical analysis including the difference between description and analysis, f) teamwork, g) time management skills, h) note-taking in lectures.
3. To understand the relevant academic conventions of written and oral English 4. To understand the writing processes 5.To develop cross-cultural and international awareness.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to: Academic Skills 1. Retrieve and appraise online and book-based research material with increasing confidence (A2a) 2. Begin to critically analyse texts, by examining the power relations that create the purposes behind those texts (A2c) 3. Understand what constitutes plagiarism and develop strategies for avoiding plagiarism (A3) 4. Develop awareness of writing as a process including planning, researching, drafting, editing (A4) 5. Understand the differences between descriptive and analytical writing and be able to write analytically (A2g) 6. Develop skills in note taking during lectures and have time to explore and develop their own note-taking techniques (A2h) Transferable & Life Skills
7. Reflect more fully on the strengths and weaknesses of their transferable skills, and understand how these skills map onto achieving academic success. (A1) 8. Understand individual learning style more fully (A1) 9. Deliver oral presentations with increasing confidence and understand the purpose behind such oral assessments (A2b) 10. Understand some of the problems of cross-cultural communication and work towards developing effective team-working strategies (A5, A2d, A2e) 11. Consider time management skills in the context of being an effective student of Higher Education (A2f)
Course: Mathematics
Level: 0
Credits: 15
Aims
This course aims to: provide foundation Mathematics to support the study of various scientific disciplines; develop the skills and confidences of students to apply mathematical approaches to scientific problem analysis.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will: have acquired and demonstrated a level of confidence and competence in basic numeric be able to evaluate arithmetic expressions using electronic calculators; have demonstrated an awareness of rounding and truncation errors and the use of significant figures and standard form; have used basic ideas of algebra; be able to transpose algebraic equations; recognise simple equations and be able to construct and solve them for simple problems; have a working knowledge of logs and indices; be able to represent data using fine charts, bar charts and histograms; be able to use statistics and probability in elementary problem solving. Skills Learning Outcomes: on completion of this course. Finally, the student will be able to demonstrate a level of competence in basic numerical and statistical techniques.
Course: Case Study
Level: 0
Credits: 15
Aims
This course aims to: approach a variety of topics of current interest from an academic standpoint and enhance students’ ability to make connections between fundamental principles and their application in the 'real' world.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will: undertake a study of a topic of current interest by applying subject specific disciplines; seek and organise relevant material; demonstrate comprehension of relevant texts; discuss and assess qualitative and quantitative data.
Course: Chemistry
Level: 0
Credits: 15
Aims
This course aims to: Provide students with foundation knowledge in Chemistry. To enable students to use this foundation to progress to further studies. Provide an environment in which students may build up their skills and confidences in scientific disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will: Have developed a framework of scientific principles. Be competent in the use of scientific terminology. Begin to comprehend the inter-relationship of scientific disciplines and to appreciate the consequences of the application of science in the environment and in society. Have developed skills in presenting, interpreting and evaluation information including numeric data. Have developed personal skills, particularly in problem-solving, note-taking, time management and communication.
Course: Human Biology
Level: 0
Credits: 15
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles of Biology, for students who are not Biology majors. This course covers various topics related to Human Biology and stresses the interesting aspects of various biological systems with emphasis on the development of the Nervous System. Biochemical topics will be presented (not at a technical level) so that the interested students will have an adequate background for the understanding of more advanced material.
Knowledge Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to achieve a thorough understanding of:
- The characteristics of life and the classification of living things
- The basic chemistry of life and the importance of the four classes of macromolecules in cells
- The cell structure and function
- Cell division
- Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
- The workings of the human body and how humans fit into the world of living things.
· Challenging students to develop a point of view by answering a series of questions that pertain to the different issues discussed in class
Course: Laboratory Practical Skills
Level: 0
Credits: 30
Aims
This course has been developed to enable students to demonstrate a number of learning outcomes related to the knowledge and practical skills obtained in their own workplace and at the academic institution. This course aims to: enable students to develop their technical skills; ensure that students can carry out safe practice in the laboratory; develop the students' written and oral communication skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to: follow practical protocols correctly and safely; conduct practical work in an organised manner; use simple laboratory equipment; present accurate records in an appropriate format. Skills Learning Outcomes: on completion of this course, students will be able to work effectively as a member of a team, demonstrate practical skills, safe working practices, written communication skills, time management and presentational skills.
Student Progression
Students who successfully complete the FP in Human Nutrition have the following options:
- Enter the BA(Hons) in Human Nutrition to be offered at New York College, Athens in the academic year 2012-2013
- Enter the BA(Hons) in Human Nutrition offered at the University of Greenwich, UK
- Enter any other BA (Hons) programme offered by the School of Science, at the University of Greenwich, UK.
