Nutrition Studies (Proteins) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Nutrition Studies Course on Proteins by The Open University
Learn about the importance of proteins in the 'Nutrition Studies (Proteins)' OpenCourseWare. The free bachelor-level course is provided by The Open University. Students taking this course are usually interested in working in the health sciences and nutrition field.
Nutrition Studies (Proteins): Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Nutrition Studies (Proteins): Course Description
In the 'Nutrition Studies (Proteins)' OpenCourseWare, students learn about proteins, their importance in the human body and their molecular structure. The free introductory course is provided by The Open University and offers a comprehensive outline of topics related to nutrition studies with a focus on proteins. Other topics include atoms and molecules, chemical compounds and the chemistry of amino acids. The lesson material about chemical compounds includes figures and charts so students can see what the chemical compounds look like and how they interact with other molecules. Students can also learn about the benefits of a well-balanced protein diet as well as the effects of an unbalanced protein diet that can cause health problems.
Students taking this free course should be familiar with chemistry and chemistry terms in order to better understand and identify the digestion, composition and function of proteins in the human body system. 'Nutrition Studies (Proteins)' also provides an opportunity for students to post messages to the unit forum to discuss the topics of the course more in-depth with other students. The free OpenCourseWare can be completed in eight hours.
This OpenCourseWare includes study materials. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the nutrition studies and proteins course page.
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