CEM-630 Metabolic Biochemistry and Nutrition

Metabolic pathways with an emphasis on disorders associated with metabolic enzymes. Significant consideration of the regulation of these pathways focused on metabolic alternations in the fed versus fasted state. Alterations to the pathway as seen in various disease states will also be addressed which will be heavily supplemented with primary literature discussions. Introduction of nutritional topics including essential vitamins, dietary manipulations, and the impact of nutrition on metabolic disorders and diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. 3 credits.