First semester

Parallel modules

Prerequisites

Credits

Fundamental modules

CMY 117

(1 practical, 4 lectures)

General Chemistry

General introduction to inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry. Atomic structure and periodicity. Molecular structure and chemical bonding using the VSEOR model. Nomenclature of inorganic ions and compounds. Classification of reactions: precipitation, acid-base, redox reactions and gas-forming reactions. Mole concept and stoichiometric calculations concerning chemical formulas and chemical reactions. Principles of reactivity: energy and chemical reactions. Physical behaviour gases, liquids, solids and solutions and the role of intermolecular forces. Rate of reactions: Introduction to chemical kinetics.

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16

MLB 111

(1 practical, 4 lectures)

Molecular and cell biology

Introduction to the molecular structure and function of the cell. Basic chemistry of the cell. Structure and composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Ultrastructure and function of cellular organelles, membranes and the cytoskeleton. General principles of energy, enzymes and cell metabolism. Selected processes, e.g. glycolysis, respiration and/or photosynthesis. Introduction to molecular genetics: DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation. Cell growth and cell division.

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16

ELH 121

(1 discussion, 2 lectures)

Academic English for Health Sciences

Academic reading as well as academic writing and presentation skills, based on the approach followed in the healthcare sciences. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.

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6

AIM 111

(2 lectures per week)

Academic information management

Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate technology.

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4

UPO 110

Academic orientation

0

Core modules

DTT 110

(1 discussion, 1 lecture)

Dietetic profession

Philosophy, development and challenges of the dietetic profession in a South African context.

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6

Total credits per semester

48

Second semester

Parallel modules

Prerequisites

Credits

Fundamental modules

CMY 127

(1 practical, 4 lectures)

Chemistry

Theory: General physical-analytical chemistry: Chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, solubility equilibrium, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry. Organic chemistry: Structure (bonding), nomenclature, isomerism, introductory stereochemistry, introduction to chemical reactions and chemical properties of organic compounds and biological compounds, i.e. carbohydrates and aminoacids. Practical: Molecular structure (model building), synthesis and properties of simple organic compounds.

16

ELH 122

(1 discussion, 2 lectures)

Academic English for health sciences

Study of specific language skills required in the Health Care Sciences, including interviewing and report-writing skills. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only. (BCur, BDietetics, BOH, BOT, Brad, BPhysT)*

6

AIM 121

(2 lectures per week)

Academic information management

Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.

4

Core modules

DTT 122

(1 discussion, 1 lecture)

Cultural eating patterns

Cultural eating patterns of various ethnic and religious groups in South Africa.

6

FSG 161 (Quarter 3)

(1 practical, 4 lectures)

Physiology

Introduction to physiological principles; neurophysiology, and muscle physiology.

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6

FSG 162 (Quarter 4)

(1 practical, 4 lectures)

Physiology

Body fluids; haematology; cardiovascular physiology, lymphatic system, and body defence mechanisms.

6

IHL 120

(2 lectures)

Integrated healthcare leadership

Leadership and multidisciplinary team work. Healthcare systems and legislation. Determinants of health. Introduction to healthcare models (e.g. community-based care, family-centred care, etc.). Professionalism, Ethical University of Pretoria Yearbook 2020 | www.up.ac.za | 01:52:55 19/04/2020 | Page 10 of 25 principles. Management of diversity. NB: Only for School of Healthcare Sciences and Department of SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology students.

8

Total credits per semester

52

Total credits first year

100