Disorders of Energy Regulation and Metabolism

Level
Undergraduate
Semester
6th Semester, 7th Semester
Credit
3
Method
Lectures, Tutotrials
Type
Optional
Language
English, Greek

Learning Outcomes

The pathophysiology and metabolic regulation of common metabolic disorders like obesity, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and osteoporosis. 

The objectives of the course will be:

  • To comprehend the pathophysiology of metabolic disorders like obesity, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and osteoporosis.
  • To understand the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of the above mentioned metabolic disorders.
  • To develop critical thinking skills through bibliography research and lectures from experts in selected scientific fields.

General Abilities

  • Producing new research ideas
  • Data and information searching, analysis and synthesis, with the support of proper technologies
  • Promotion of unrestrained, creative and deductive thoughts

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