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His exams are significantly more fair than his co professor Dr. Rhoads. Dr. Yen will fully tell you what he is going to ask for the short answers and wants his students to succeed. He apologized that Rhoads made his exams too difficult and unfair. I don't recommend taking this course but Dr.Yen is not the problem. He is kind and caring!Rate My Professors ↗
He's a nice professor, but he makes exams really hard. His lectures can become really long and drawn out because he goes off on tangents, and he can be hard to understand because he talks quietly. Exams are very specific, so pay close attention.Rate My Professors ↗
Have no idea why people are saying he isn't a good professor - on the contrary, he's a great one! He is so helpful with the exams, tells you what to study for the short answers, and is very quick to reply outside of class. Yes, sometimes the exams can be a bit difficult, but they are absolutely doable if you go to lecture. Love him!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Yen is helpful when you reach out to him, but his responses often take forever. Quizzes and assignments are poorly written, and sometimes contain no or several correct answers. Class consists of weekly quizzes/discussions, 3 midterms, and a final exam (or project alternative). Make sure you do well on the little assignments to keep your grade.Rate My Professors ↗
he is a great teacher, but sometimes he can be hard to understand. but, if you have any questions or any unclear concepts, just ask for help. he is really nice. his test can be challenging.Rate My Professors ↗
Eric is great! He's so nice and very helpful. I have no idea what the other reviewers are talking about. His test questions are not difficult at all compared to Groblewski who co-taught my class. They are both fair but Eric is way easier. Go to class, pay attention, understand the concepts are a pretty basic level and you'll be totally fine!Rate My Professors ↗
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Advanced graduate seminar focusing on the presentation of original research and discussion of recent articles in animal metabolism and nutrition.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sampleNUTRSCI 289 is an honors independent study allowing students to conduct research under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
NUTRSCI 299 is an independent study course involving research work under the direct guidance of a Nutritional Sciences faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCovers the biochemical and physiological basis of human nutritional requirements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026NUTRSCI 399 is a coordinative internship where students arrange and complete supervised work experience in nutritional sciences.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleNUTRSCI 618 explores research approaches and challenges in precision nutrition, including biomarkers and genetic interactions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleNUTRSCI 681 is a senior honors thesis course involving individual study and research under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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NUTRSCI 699 is a directed study course in Nutritional Science conducted under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleNUTRSCI 991 is an independent research course in nutrition where students conduct projects agreed upon with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | BIOCHEM/NUTRSCI 901 | Seminar-nutrition and Metabolism (advanced) |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 289 | Honors Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 332 | Human Nutritional Needs |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 618 | Research Approaches in the Era of Precision Nutrition |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | NUTRSCI 991 | Research Nutrition |
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