Courses
30000. The Making of the Pancreas (=MOLM 30000)
Philipson and Staff
A seminar course that takes a multidisciplinary approach to discuss state
of the art methods in tissue engineering and transplantation.
30100. Directed Independent Research
Brady and Staff
This course comprises a 10-week research lab rotation for first year Nutrition
students. At least 2 rotations are required before a thesis lab can be
chosen.
30200. Nutrition in Medicine (=MEDC 30200)
Schwartz
This is a clinically oriented course designed to emphasize the basics.
The topics include: macro and micronutrients, prenatal nutrition, nutrition
in childhood, nutritional assessment and nutrition in critical illness,
obesity and nutrition and coronary artery disease.
31000. Lipoproteins, Receptors, and Genetics
Scanu
Seminar on the current advances in the area of lipoproteins, cells, and
regulatory
mechanisms in cholesterol metabolism and role played by human genetics.
Emphasis
on recent developments in molecular biology of the apolipoproteins.
31900. Readings in Insulin Secretion and Signaling
Brady and Staff
A reading course with in-depth study of insulin secretion and action.
Particular emphasis is placed on learning to read primary literature,
give oral presentations of papers and writing of research proposals.
35000. Nutritional Physiology I
Brady and Staff
Comprehensive review of nutritional physiology including metabolism of
vitamins, minerals, protein, and energy. A special emphasis is placed
on integrative system physiology.
36600. Molecular Nutrition (=PATH 36600)
Reardon and Staff
Consideration is given to those selected topics in nutrition in which
modern molecular and cell biology provide a greater understanding of the
regulation of these metabolic pathways. Prereq: Biochemistry.
37900. Nutrition Research (=Med 37900)
Wondisford and Staff
For medical students. Prereq: Consent of committee and instructor.
39900. Readings in Nutrition
Staff
Advanced readings in an area of nutritional research with a faculty mentor.Prereq:
consent of instructor.
40100. Research in Nutrition and Nutritional Biology
Wondisford and Staff
Comprises independent thesis research.
40200. Topics in Human Nutrition
Wolfe and Staff
This course is conducted as a seminar series. Students will broaden their
exposure to nutrition related research through bi-weekly faculty and student
presentations of research data and primary literature. Attendance is mandatory
for first and second year students.
61000. Scientific Basis of Nutrition (=MEDC 61000)
Schwartz
A fourth year medical school course that places emphasis on evidence based
clinical assessment of nutrition. Prereq: consent of instructor.
This list was last revised on 9/05/2003.
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