BIOL 345 - Nutrition

(3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L or BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L, and 1 CHEM course (grades of “C” or better). An introduction to nutrition at the molecular and cellular levels with emphasis on the biochemistry of carbohydrates, fat, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and on the molecular mechanisms by which deficiencies and excesses of nutrients lead to diseases. Students perform nutritional evaluations of their own diets and write a research paper on a specific topic of their choice. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.