3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This is an introductory course in human nutrition. The course includes the study of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the chemistry, metabolism and biological roles of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Evolution of the human digestive system, environmental and genetic basis of nutritional disorders, as well as nutritional requirements for human growth, development, energy and longevity are discussed.
Prerequisites
[BIOL 109 (C-) or BIOL 110 (C-); and BIOL 111 (C-)] or [BIOL 112 (C-) and BIOL 113 (C-)]; and one of the following: Chemistry 11 (C+), or Chemistry 12 (C+), or CHEM 101 (C) or BCHM 054 (C+)
Course Notes
BIOL 202 is an approved Science course. BIOL 202 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
There is no laboratory for this course.
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
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 Fall 2020 onwards |