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222.651.01
Nutrients in Biological Systems

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 3:30 - 4:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Previous course work in biochemistry and/or the course on Nutritional Biochemistry

Description
Provides in-depth review of the metabolism of major macro- or micronutrients and their functional roles in a variety of biological systems. Focuses on biochemical or molecular mechanisms of how nutrients influence health and disease at the cell, tissue, organ, and regulatory network levels. Discusses emerging nutritional -omics studies and biomarkers to provide a global view of complex interactions between nutrients and genes, proteins, metabolites, and gut microbiota.  
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply basic concepts of nutrient homeostasis to nutrient control at the cellular level
  2. Interpret and critically evaluate scientific literature on mechanisms of nutrients in biological functions
  3. Gain a greater understanding of nutrient metabolism in a systems level