NS 6310

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

NS 6310
Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis, and Assessment

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course further expands on the material covered in introductory courses in nutritional biochemistry by providing a broad perspective of the function, homeostasis, and metabolism of the principal dietary micronutrients.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates need permission from the instructor to enroll.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the function and metabolism of selected vitamins and minerals.
  • Describe aspects of homeostatic regulation and specific mechanisms of physiological control.
  • Describe the scientific basis of micronutrient requirements and recommendations.
  • Explain, evaluate, and effectively discuss claims, theories, and assumptions of micronutrients as presented in primary literature.
  • Effectively communicate scientific arguments related to micronutrients, both in oral and written forms.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Vitamins

  • 11124 NS 6310   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission or instructor. Reach out to DNS (Division of Nutritional Sciences) Student Services (dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu) with questions.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Minerals

  • 11125 NS 6310   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Beker Aydemir, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission or instructor. Reach out to DNS (Division of Nutritional Sciences) Student Services (dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu) with questions.