Graduate Courses

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NST 200

  Advanced Organismal Nutrition & Metabolism [3 units]
Prerequisites: 103, 160, and Molecular and Cell Biology 102 or equivalent. Critical analysis of concepts and research methods relating to nutritional metabolism and its regulation in intact organisms is studied. Areas covered include the basis of nutrient requirements and nutritional assessment, integration of metabolic pathways, research techniques, nutritional diseases, and specific topics such as calcium, vitamins, and trace elements. (offered in Spring)

NST C210

  Dietary Determinants of Cancer, Heart Disease, 7 Aging [3 units]
The influence of diet on DNA damage, cancer, and aging will be discussed with an emphasis on micronutrient deficiencies as a major contributor to DNA damage, cancer, and aging. The influence of diet on atherosclerotic heart disease will be covered with an emphasis on the role of dietary constituents proposed to have either toxic or preventive effects in the artery wall. Readings will consist of papers from the literature. Also listed as Molecular and Cell Biology C209. (offered in Spring)

NST 211A/B

  Introduction to Research in Nutritional Sciences [4-8 units]
Closely supervised experimental work under the direction of individual faculty members; an introduction to experimental methods and research approaches in areas of nutritional sciences. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 212

  Statistics in Nutrition Research [1 units]
Selection and application of statistical procedures to experimental designs and data encountered in nutrition research. Assumptions and appropriateness of chi-square tests, T-tests, ANOVA, correlation and regression, multiple comparison procedures and non-parametric procedures will be examined. (offered in Spring)

NST C219

  Toxicology I [3 units]
Introduction to toxicology covering basic principles, dose-response, toxicity testing, chemical metabolism, mechanisms of toxicity, carcinogenesis, interpretation of toxicological data for risk assessment, and target organ toxicity. Also listed as Public Health C270B. (offered in Fall)

NST 220

  Molecular Toxicology [4 units]
Molecular toxicology attempts to understand the mechanisms by which hazardous compounds cause their toxic effects. The course will focus on our understanding of the important tissue and cellular components involved in chemical exposure from entry to effect to exit. Topics include metabolism and mechanisms of toxins, toxicogenomics, toxin effects in individuals and groups, and tools to predict toxicology. (offered in Spring)

NST 250

  Metabolic Regulation [4 units]
Principles of metabolic regulation in mammalian systems. Metabolic control enzymes and pathway fluxes in cells, tissues and the whole organism with emphasis on how metabolic control of pathways changes in response to nutritional status. Recent advances in methodologies for studying nutrient control of metabolism, ranging from molecular genetic to isotopic techniques. (offered in Fall)

NST 290

  Advanced Seminars in Nutritional Sciences [1-2 units]
Advanced study of topics in nutritional sciences. More than one section may be taken simultaneously. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 292

  Graduate Research Colloquium [1 units]
Presentations by graduate students of research proposals and results of their research. Participation in discussion and evaluation of others' presentations is required. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 293

  Research Seminar [1 units]
Presentation and discussion of current faculty research projects and experimental techniques in nutritional sciences. Intended primarily for first year graduate students. (offered in Fall)

NST 296

  Research Review in Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology [2 units]
Review of current literature and discussion of oringinal research. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 298

  Directed Group Studies [1-4 units]
Special study in various fields of nutritional sciences. Topics will vary depending on interests of qualified graduate students and availability of staff. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 299

  Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology Research [1-12 units]
Approximately four hours of research per week per unit. (offered in Fall and Spring)

NST 302

  Professional Preparation: Supervised Teaching Experience in Nutrition [1-4 units]
Practical supervised experience in teaching nutrition and food science at the university level; planning, presentation, and evaluation of instructional units. (offered in Fall and Spring)