Course - Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Consequenses - KLH3101
KLH3101 - Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Consequenses
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
This course will discuss the definition of obesity and assessment methodologies used both in practice and research. It will give an overview of the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and consequences of obesity in terms of health, economy and overall society. It will discuss in detail the lifestyle, drug, endocrine and genetic causes of obesity, their individual contribution to the obesity epidemic and potential interactions among them. It will provide an in-depth discussion of the complexity of energy balance and its components and their role in obesity. The physiological and psychological factors that control eating behavior will be presented and discussed, as well as the development, anatomy and function of the adipose tissue and the interplay between obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Learning outcome
After completing the course KLH3101, the student:
- is familiar with the concept of obesity and have an insight into the trends in obesity prevalence
- has obtained a basic understanding of the main genetic, endocrine and pharmacologic causes of obesity as well as the role of diet and physical inactivity in obesity development
- is able to understand the interplay between genes and the environment in determining individual susceptibility to obesity
- has in-depth understanding of the impact of obesity on mortality and morbidity, the associated economic implications and main health consequences
- can discuss the social and psychological consequences of obesity
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, discussions, practice, guidance and essay.
Attendance on lectures is compulsory. Approved compulsory activities are valid for three subsequent semesters after approval.
In re-scheduled examinations, new assessment or few registered students the assessment form may be changed to oral examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance to lectures
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to admission to the master's programme in Clinical Health Science.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3105 | 1.5 | ||
| MDV6015 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Nutrition
- Helse- og sosialfag
- Health Science
- Mat og helse
- Medicine
- Medicine, Health and Social Studies.
- Catia Martins
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-11-30 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-05-19 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"