Animal Nutrigenomics and Metabolism (ANIM3061)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
L3P3
Recommended prerequisite
ANIM2053, AGRC2001
Assessment methods
Literature Review, Computer Exercise, Laboratory Reports and Final Exam
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
`Nutrigenomics' is the term used to describe the interface between the nutritional environment and genomic processes. The course provides a molecular understanding of how nutrients and bioactives affect productivity and health by altering patterns of gene expression. It also explores how genetic predisposition may influence the way an individual processes nutrients, opening up the possibility for personalised nutrition. A range of species will be used to illustrate the principles. Methods and data from a number of post-genomic technologies, including microarray gene expression platforms, SNP genotyping and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics will be explored.