BIO 4305 - Integrative Metabolism

Credits: 3 hrs.

The contextual focus of the course will be the complex relationships governing metabolism on a whole-animal level, with a focus on the integration of molecular, cellular and organ-level regulation. General topics include relationshps between hormones and metabolism, cellular nutrient sensing and signaling, relationships between transcription and metabolism, metabolic measurements and meabolic disorders. Students will learn by engaging the material through published research.
Pre-requisite(s): Prerequisite: BIO 3337 or BIO 4377 or CHE 3346 or EXS 3321.