NUTR 534 - Advanced Micronutrients Metabolism

Description:
Advanced study of micronutrients and their interrelationship in human metabolism; mineral and vitamin bioavailability, hormonal regulation, requirements, interrelation with other nutrients, deficiency, toxicity and assessment methods in human body.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: NUTR 443 and NUTR 434.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define the specific roles of cellular organelles and their function with respect to micronutrient metabolism.
Describe the function of micronutrients from the molecular to organismal level.
Explain the effects of age, growth, and genetics on micronutrient requirements based on an in-depth understanding of nutrient metabolism.
Illustrate physiological, pathophysiological, and genetic conditions that may alter micronutrient absorption, transport, utilization, or excretion.
Distinguish alterations in normal metabolism in response to various physiological stressors (e.g. chronic disease).
Analyze the extent to which alterations may alter an individual’s nutritional status and micronutrient requirements.
Synthesize the generation of information utilized for determining nutrient requirement.
Evaluate the complex interactions responsible for controlling the regulation of nutrient metabolism.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Summer Locations Ellensburg