BIOL 376. Animal Nutrition. 1 Credit.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course explores the science of nutrition, emphasizing biochemical, physiological and metabolic processes. We’ll examine physiological properties of macronutrients, assess health impacts of popular diets and discuss the physiological role of micronutrients. While touching on human health, the focus will be general principles of nutrition that apply to all animals. Prerequisites: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 and permission of instructor. Crosslisted as ANBE 376, ANBE 676 and BIOL 676.