At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that: -Know the classes of nutrients and the concept of nutritional needs. -Know the biochemical role of food. - Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student must be able to use the technical language of Biochemistry in the cultural and scientific context of competence.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, General and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Human Physiology.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons in the classroom
Assessment Methods
Oral exam: questions related to the treatment of several topics in which the interpretation of graphs of various kinds and representation of chemical structures of biomolecules is required.
Students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or other special educational needs (SEN) may be entitled to individualized examination arrangements, in accordance with current legislation and the provisions set out in the University's Service Charter ([https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024 02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf](https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf)), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor. To request compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, students must register with the “CON_TE_STO Service” and follow the procedure outlined in the University's Service Charter. Students are encouraged to contact the course instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to discuss the examination format and the accommodations that may be granted. For guidance and information about the support services available at the University, students may contact the Department's Academic Disability and Inclusion Coordinator: Prof. Letizia Giampietro Email: letizia.giampietro@unich.it
Texts
-Consultation of scientific literature. -Course notes.
Contents
Categories of nutrients, macronutrients and micronutrients. From nutrients to food.
Course Language
Italian
More information
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