Instructor(s):
Dr. Frank Knight;
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Schedule:
TR :00:00. to :15:00. - WSC 114
Description:
This course explores the composition of food and the components’ roles in animal health. Students will study general anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption and compare the digestive systems of animals. Students will learn the about the chemistry of nutrients, the sources of different nutrients and their roles in the body. Finally students will compare the nutritional requirements and diets of a variety of animals. Special topics may include: pre- and probiotics, nutraceuticals, genetically-linked diets, and fad diets.
Prerequisites: C- in CHM 1014 General Chemistry I and three Biology courses.
Textbook(s):
Textbook information is not available for this course.