Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism

Online

Learn the intricacies of the human immune system and the mechanisms of nutrition and metabolism. During 12 weeks of online study, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the structures of nutrient molecules and how they are digested, utilized, burned for fuel and stored in the human body. Utilizing recorded online lectures, video demonstrations, live online office hours with the instructor and weekly quizzes, the course will cover many major biological molecule classes, including water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals.

This course is designed for post-baccalaureate health professionals applying to health programs and applicants to the Masters in Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition program as a prerequisite. Before registering, students must complete lower-division coursework in nutrition science, and at least one college-level biochemistry course to benefit from this material.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids
  • Describe the structure and function of biological micromolecules: vitamins, minerals and water
  • Understand the influence of hormones, neuropeptides and other signaling molecules in the metabolic pathways used in the body

Skills You Will Gain

  • Basic concepts and terminology for metabolism and bioenergetics
  • Advantages of various field and laboratory methods used to measure body composition
  • Recommended intakes, deficiencies and toxicities associated with major minerals
Academic Units
4
Section Number
262HGS215
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Access to your course in Canvas will be available 7 days before the course start date. Please note that course start and end dates, as well as live sessions (if applicable), are subject to change.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $50 processing fee, if the request is received before the refund deadline. View complete enrollment policy information, including details on withdrawals and transfers.  
 
Refund Deadline: 9/30/2026. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.   
 
Students enrolling after the first day of class are expected to reach out to their instructor to make sure they receive all content and are on track with the course.

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page atonline learning.

Discounts

CAAA Member Discount

Current members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) and other UC alumni associations receive 10% off the course fee of one course per quarter, not to exceed $100. If you don't have your discount code, contact CAAA at [email protected] to request it.