BIOL 202

This is an introductory course in human nutrition. The course includes the study of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the chemistry, metabolism and biological roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Nutritional requirements for human growth, development, energy and longevity are covered as well as both the environmental and genetic basis of nutritional disorders and nutritional individuality. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This is an introductory course in human nutrition. The course includes the study of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the chemistry, metabolism and biological roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Nutritional requirements for human growth, development, energy and longevity are covered as well as both the environmental and genetic basis of nutritional disorders and nutritional individuality.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>BIOL 202 is an approved Science course. BIOL 202 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. There is no laboratory for this course.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> In-person. This section is unavailable to students enrolled in the Associate of Science; please register for Section B instead. Lectures are on scheduled days and times. Access to a laptop or desktop computer is recommended. If your desired section is full, please waitlist yourself using the waitlist system. Check your Capilano email frequently when waitlisted for registration offers. If you are not registered when classes begin, attend the first class and let the instructor know that you are still on the waiting list.<br/><strong>