NS 3150
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- Schedule of Classes - May 19, 2024 7:32PM EDT
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Classes
NS 3150
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
Multidisciplinary discussion of the causes, effects, and treatments of human obesity. Topics include the biopsychology of eating behavior, the genetics of obesity, the role of activity and energy metabolism, the psychosocial determinants of obesity, anorexia nervosa, therapy and its effectiveness, and social discrimination.Multidisciplinary discussion of the causes, effects, and treatments of human obesity. Topics include the biopsychology of eating behavior, the genetics of obesity, the role of activity and energy metabolism, the psychosocial determinants of obesity, anorexia nervosa, therapy and its effectiveness, and social discrimination.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors or seniors, others (with prerequisites) by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220, or one semester intro biology lecture (BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, or equivalent), plus Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent).
Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)
- Familiarize students with the breadth of knowledge, theories, and therapies concerning energy balance and the control of food intake and energy expenditure.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: NS 5150, PSYCH 3150
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall G01
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Berry, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: 1) NS 1150, NS 1220, or one semester Intro Biology lecture (BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, or equivalent), AND 2) Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Enrollment limited to: junior or senior students. Others (with prerequisites) by permission of instructor only. Graduate students should enroll in NS 5150, the graduate-level version of the course. Please reach out to DNS Student Services dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu with any questions.
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