Academic Catalog

CHEM440 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION I

Course Code: 2340440
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 7,5
Department: Chemistry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. GÜLSER ÝNCÝ GÖKMEN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 2340221 , 2340234
The course set above should be completed before taking CHEM440 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION I.

Course Content

This course is designed to give insights into chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, fat and water soluble vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. Deficiencies, requirements, sources, toxicities (if any) of these nutrients together with their interactions will be covered.