222.651.01
Nutrients in Biological Systems
- Location:
- Online/Virtual
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- Synchronous Online
- Class Times:
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- M W, 3:30 - 4:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
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- Luigi De Luca
- Contact:
- Luigi De Luca
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Previous course work in biochemistry and/or the course on Nutritional Biochemistry
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic concepts of nutrient homeostasis to nutrient control at the cellular level
- Interpret and critically evaluate scientific literature on mechanisms of nutrients in biological functions
- Gain a greater understanding of nutrient metabolism in a systems level
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Attendance
- 30% Participation
- 60% Oral presentation
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required