食物、营养与生物界

course description

Food is something we all have some sort of a connection with. Whether you see it as a tool for artistic expression, or simply as fuel for your body, food is derived from the living world around us. This course will relate concepts from the biological sciences in an applicable context by using the food we eat to provide students with an understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, health and nutrition.

 

Highlights:

- Students will participate in laboratory exercises that reinforce concepts taught in the lecture;

- Along with learning about the science behind our food, students will learn how they can make foods such as cheese, tofu, hot sauce, and bread.

 

Topics of Study include:

- The biology of plants, animals, and microorganisms;

- Genetics, and the history of GMOs;

- Agricultural impact on the environment;

- Nutrition;

- Food molecules and chemistry;

- The biology of taste & smell.

课程介绍

食物是我们所有人都需要的东西。无论是把食物作为艺术表达的工具，还是仅仅作为身体的燃料，食物都来源于我们周围的世界。在本课程中，我们将生物科学的概念联系到我们日常的生活，使学生了解分子生物学、生物化学、微生物学、健康和营养。

 

课程亮点:

- 学生将有机会参与实验室练习，以强化课堂讲授的概念;

- 除了学习食物背后的科学，学生们还将学习如何制作奶酪、豆腐、辣酱和面包等食物。

 

课程主题:

- 植物、动物和微生物的生物学;

- 遗传学和转基因生物的历史;

- 农业对环境的影响;

- 营养;

- 食品分子和化学;

- 味觉和嗅觉的生物学。

课程时间：6.19-7.16

入学资格：

- 在线申请

- 推荐信

- 成绩单

- 托福