BIOL 345 - Nutrition

(3 hours) Prerequisites: Any two biology courses and one chemistry course (CHEM 110 or higher). 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.