PUH 690 – Energetics: Scientific Foundations of Obesity and Other Health Aspects
Instructor: Dr. David B. Allison (dallison@uab.edu)
Course Syllabus: Course_Syllabus_Energetics.pdf
Course Overview: Energetics may be defined as the study of the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of the acquisition, storage, and utilization of metabolizable energy by biological organisms. Understanding these processes is critical to the understanding of ecology and evolution and has implications for public health.
FAQs:
Who Should Take the Course?
Science-based graduate students, Post-docs, faculty and staff interested in obesity and energetics.
What are the Prerequisites?
A Bachelor’s degree in a science field is required.
How do I register?
You must be a graduate student at UAB or apply as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Current graduate students may directly register. Non-degree seeking graduate students will need to register.
Is this a for-credit class?
Yes, this is a 3-credit hour Public Health course.
When and where will the class meet?
The class is offered during the Spring 2014 semester on Friday afternoons from 1:00-3:30 pm in Ryals Public Health Building room 125.
Course Calendar:
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January 10, 2014 David B. Allison, PhD |
Introduction & Overview of Energetics [PDF file] | Optional Background Post-Lecture Readings | ![]() ![]() |
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January 17, 2014 Tonia Schwartz, PhD & Michael Sandel, PhD |
Energetics & Ecology |
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January 24, 2014 Douglas Moellering, PhD |
Overview of Energetics at a Molecular Level [PDF file] |
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January 31, 2014 Emily Dhurandhar, PhD |
Regulation of Human Energy Intake [PDF file] |
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February 7, 2014 Gordon Fisher, PhD, Barbara Gower, PhD & Timothy Nagy, PhD |
Measurement of Energy Expenditure and Body Composition [PDF file 1] [PDF file 2] |
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February 14, 2014 Ed Archer, PhD & James Shikany, DrPH |
Measurement of Food Intake [PDF file 1] [PDF file 2] |
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February 21, 2014 | Midterm Exam | |||
February 28, 2014 Kevin Fontaine, PhD |
Expectancy & Design Issues in Obesity Research [PDF file] |
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March 7, 2014 Daniel Smith, PhD |
Animal Models in the Study of Obesity |
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March 14, 2014 Kathryn Kaiser, PhD |
Public Health Approaches to Obesity | |||
March 21, 2014 Gregory Pavela, PhD & Dwight Lewis, PhD |
Sociological & Econometric Modeling |
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April 4, 2014 Diana Thomas, PhD |
Mathematical Modeling Approaches to Obesity |
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April 11, 2014 John Dawson, PhD |
Statistical Considerations in the Study of Obesity [PDF file] |
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April 18, 2014 | In-class writing and consultation time | Final Term Paper due 12:00 Midnight April 21 |