AFNS 575 - Advanced Functional Genomics Technologies in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Modular course offering training in a variety of research technologies. Modules offered will vary from term to term. Modules may include HPLC, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, gene isolation and cloning, gene amplification, cDNA library screening and microarray. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

AFNS 528 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Not to be taken if credit received for NU FS 428. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.

AN SC 311 - Metabolic Physiology of Domestic Animals

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

The physiological basis of the metabolic processes in domestic animals. Includes a review of the physiological mechanisms and neuroendocrine regulation of digestion, metabolism, growth and lactation. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

NU FS 428 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Prerequisite: NUTR 301, NUTR 302, or NU FS 305. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.