It is recommended that students have at a minimum of one semester of organic chemistry plus one semester of general biology. Students without this background may find this course difficult whereas students with additional biology and chemistry may have an easier time understanding the details as well as concepts. The class will be given is a lecture-style format that accompanies course textbook. Pages corresponding to lectures will be assigned. Lectures will provide overview, review difficult concepts and provide supplementary material.
Brief questions are welcome during lectures.
Quizes based on the assigned reading will be given from time to time. Exams will be given after each of the four units, and a comprehensive final will be given. A major exercise in assessment of dietary nutrient intake will be conducted in April. Diet analysis exercise. Throughout the semester, students will be asked to conduct a series of exercises in recording and analyzing their diet, body mass index, and other aspects of nutritional assessment.