Microbiology 494CI - Obesity,Supplmnts,Microbiome

Fall
2023
01
1.00
Mitchell Walkowicz

M W F 12:20PM 1:10PM

UMass Amherst
84871
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (III) rm 203
mjwalkow@cns.umass.edu
Nearly 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. The distribution of the epidemic correlates strongly with poverty and access to high quality food. Students in this class will engage in directed literature research and discussion. Topics will start by examining risks factors for obesity including genetic, macro genetic/microbiome, societal (commercial, race, poverty). The goal of this course is to examine the obesity pandemic using a multidisciplinary approach with the aim of identifying any evidence for effective approaches to changing obesity rates. Satisfies one of three required modules for the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-MicBio or BS-MicBio majors.

This course is open to Junior & Senior MICROBIO majors only. Course meets 09/07/22-10/5/22

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.