NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND METABOLISM

BIOCHEM/NUTRSCI 510

Course Description

Lectures in nutrition with a substantial background in biochemistry. Emphasis on biochemical and physiological fundamentals of nutrition. Discussion of protein, fat, carbohydrate, energy, minerals and vitamins and their roles and interrelationships in nutrition and metabolism.

Prerequisties

BIOCHEM 301 , BIOCHEM 501 , BIOCHEM 507 , BMOLCHEM 503, or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

NUTRSCI 500

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.48

5.64% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.32%

0.87% from Historical

A Rate

52.1%

23.06% from Historical

Class Size

119

70.79% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Brian PARKS

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Joseph Pierre

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