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Course Description
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Course Name
Food Macronutrients
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Nutrition and Food Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Pre-Requisite: Introductory Chemistry (Ag) (CHEM00020), The Molecular World (CHEM10040)
Requirements: A first year chemistry module or equivalent
Excluded: FDSC20010 Chemistry of Macronutrients - exclusion
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
After a brief review of key concepts in chemistry, with a view to highlight the importance of water in all biochemical processes, this module is intended to equip students with an introduction to the key biologically important organic substances which are responsible for structure and function in living cells, namely, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. The main aim of the module is to focus on the occurrence, chemical structures, physical and chemical properties of important members of each group in order to illustrate why cell structure and metabolism in plants and animals is dependent on these substances.
This module underpins Nutritional Energy Metabolism (FDSC20020) which deals with the nature of the metabolic processes taking place in living cells.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.