This course will be based on the study of nutrient constituents of foods, metabolism of nutrients in the body and their role in the human body. We will put special emphasis on specific health problems, especially those involving nutritional deficiencies. Through this course students will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of nutrition necessary to improve and maintain health, to prevent illness and to provide support and therapy during illness.
This course will be based on the study of nutrient constituents of foods, metabolism of nutrients in the body and their role in the human body. We will put special emphasis on specific health problems, especially those involving nutritional deficiencies. Through this course students will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of nutrition necessary to improve and maintain health, to prevent illness and to provide support and therapy during illness.
The course, Fundamentals of Microbiology, has a lecture and laboratory component. The lecture focuses on the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, interaction between the microbe and the host, and human diseases. Laboratory sessions focus on pure culture techniques, methods of staining and the microscopic, colonial and biochemical identification of saprophytic organisms.
Overall Class Learning Outcomes
(1) Use analytical and critical thinking skills to approach a research project.
(2) Develop basic microbiology laboratory techniques.
(3) Differentiate the various types of test used in identifying and classifying pathogenic microorganisms.
(4) Use the scientific method to gather, analyze, interpret and present field base research project
The course, Fundamentals of Microbiology, has a lecture and laboratory component. The lecture focuses on the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, interaction between the microbe and the host, and human diseases. Laboratory sessions focus on pure culture techniques, methods of staining and the microscopic, colonial and biochemical identification of saprophytic organisms.
Overall Class Learning Outcomes
(1) Use analytical and critical thinking skills to approach a research project.
(2) Develop basic microbiology laboratory techniques.
(3) Differentiate the various types of test used in identifying and classifying pathogenic microorganisms.
(4) Use the scientific method to gather, analyze, interpret and present field base research project
Students will use this forum to work on a collaborative project. Students will choose a scientific article and will work around it on a research paper. The option of choosing your own article is feasible, but only upon your instructor approval. Please, work on this project with a partner and the make sure all your contributions are made through this forum. If you still don’t have a partner, notify your instructor and I will do my best to pair you with someone. From this point on, your attendance will be monitored mainly through your participation on this forum.
Students will use this forum to work on a collaborative project. Students will choose a scientific article and will work around it on a research paper. The option of choosing your own article is feasible, but only upon your instructor approval. Please, work on this project with a partner and the make sure all your contributions are made through this forum. If you still don’t have a partner, notify your instructor and I will do my best to pair you with someone. From this point on, your attendance will be monitored mainly through your participation on this forum.
