Course ID
040154
Course Description
This graduate-level course discusses the properties and metabolism of select vitamins and minerals in various species including the chemistry and biochemistry of how they function in organisms, and how deficiencies may result in pathological symptoms. The emphasis is on understanding the basic properties of the vitamins and minerals and their role in nutrition. The application of this knowledge to clinical nutrition will be discussed. Topics include: chemistry and nomenclature, methods of analysis, absorption, transport and storage, metabolism, functions, deficiencies, and toxicities.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No