NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND METABOLISM

Name: NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND METABOLISM
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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.

Prerequisites

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

Satisfies

NUTRSCI 500

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

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Grade Point Average

3.48

5.33% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.75%

1.27% from Historical

A Rate

56.25%

31.45% from Historical

Class Size

14.33% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

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