NS 3310
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- Schedule of Classes - September 9, 2021 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - September 9, 2021 7:15PM EDT
Classes
NS 3310
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.
Examines the biochemical, physiological, molecular and genomic aspects of human nutrition. Covers the topics of food sources, digestion, metabolism and function of nutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals). Metabolic and chronic diseases related to nutrition are highlighted throughout the semester. Discussion sections provide an opportunity to examine in greater depth selected topics from lecture.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Not open to: freshmen.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310, or NS 3200, or equivalent.
Outcomes
- Students should be able to describe: 1) dietary sources and functions of major nutrients, and how they are metabolized in the body; 2) nutrient requirements and consequences of deficiency; 3) effects of caloric restriction, genetic impairments, fasting/feeding, exercise, weight loss/gain and illness on metabolic pathways and fuel utilization; and 4) the relationships between nutrient intake and health outcomes.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Fiddler, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Not open to: Sophomore or Freshmen students. NOTE: You must enroll in a discussion section to be auto-enrolled into the lecture.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Fiddler, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Not open to: Sophomore or Freshmen students. NOTE: You must enroll in a discussion section to be auto-enrolled into the lecture.