NS 6310

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NS 6310
Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis, and Assessment

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Advanced course in nutrition that focuses on the function, homeostasis, and metabolism of the principal dietary micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). It expands on the principles of nutritional biochemistry provided in introductory courses. One goal is to provide the scientific basis and rationale for recommended Dietary Reference Intakes. The course will draw on primary literature of both past and contemporary research.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates need permission from instructor to enroll in this graduate-level course.

Comments Course is divided into two parts with two separate topics: Vitamins (first 7 weeks) and Minerals (second 7 weeks). Each part is worth 2 credits. Enroll in both sections (for 4 credits total) if planning to attend the course for the entire semester.

Outcomes
  • Describe the function and metabolism of selected micronutrients (vitamins & minerals).
  • Describe some aspects of homeostatic regulation and/or specific mechanisms physiological control.
  • Describe the current scientific basis of selected micronutrient requirements and recommendations.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Vitamins

  • 12377 NS 6310   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course is divided into two parts: Vitamins (1st 7 wks) and Minerals (2nd 7 wks). Each 7 wk. section is worth 2 credits. Enroll in both sections (for a total of 4 credits) if attending entire semester. Undergraduate students need permission from instructor to enroll in this graduate-level course.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Minerals

  • 12695 NS 6310   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course is divided into two parts: Vitamins (1st 7 wks) and Minerals (2nd 7 wks). Each 7 wk. section is worth 2 credits. Enroll in both sections (for a total of 4 credits) if attending entire semester. Undergraduate students need permission from instructor to enroll in this graduate-level course.