BIO 103 - Biology and Chemistry of Nutrition

Institution:

Assumption University

Subject:

Description:

A study of the ingestion, digestion, absorption, distribution, and utilization of foodstuffs by a higher organism, such as man. Attention will be paid to the role of enzymes, vitamins, and the synthesis of essential macromolecules in the nutrition process, as well as the anatomy of the digestive tract. Laboratories will include two computerized dietary assessment exercises. The ?rst, early in the semester, will give a complete analysis of the nutritional intake of each student and will allow the student to plan a strategy to improve his/her diet. The second assessment, later in the semester, will check out how well the strategy has worked. These exercises will be of special interest to athletes and others concerned with nutrition. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Mahon/ Four credits

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.