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222.644.01
Cellular Biochemistry of Nutrients

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 1:30 - 2:50pm
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
Description
Learns biochemical processes of cellular macromolecules, such as DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, with particular emphasis on the function of essential nutrients in these processes. Covers biochemical aspects of carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and introduces essential concepts of molecular biology, such as structure and function of intracellular organelles and fundamental cellular processes. Includes nutritional and hormonal regulation of gene expression and concepts of detoxification to give the nutrition student a full appreciation of the relevance of nutritional biochemistry studies and cells to population perspectives. Consists of core lectures led by faculty.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the most important biochemical processes, such as DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
  2. Describe the role that different essential nutrients play in these and other life processes in higher organism with special emphasis on the human organism
  3. Discuss fundamental processes that permit the maintenance or nutrient homeostasis in higher organisms
  4. Discuss how essential nutrients govern the utilization of other nutrients and how they may control hormone synthesis and function
  5. Discuss pathological observations in the field on the basis of our instructions on essential nutrient deficiency manifestations
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 45% Quizzes
  • 35% Group Presentation