Principles of human energy metabolism. Chemistry and physiology of the major metabolic pathways of energy production. Metabolic interrelationships of the major body organs. Applications to human nutrition and disease, exercise, starvation, obesity, and atherosclerosis.

Prerequisites: MCDB 108A or MCDB W 108A with a grade of C or better. Chem 109C with a grade of C or better.

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MCDB108B . Lew G J 3 Years Ago

Pretty entertaining so it's hard to fall asleep in class. Admired by many students. I would take more of his classes just because he's one of the better bio/chem teachers at ucsb. The Midterm was fair. If you participate more than once he'll call you by name. Overall a super caring and down-to-earth professor that knows what he's talking about.

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MCDB108B . Lew G J 4 Years Ago

Tests were modeled after the practice exams, past tests, and problem sets. If you put in the work you'll get a good grade. Dr. Lew was an amazing lecturer. He was very patient and thorough with course content.

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MCDB108B . Lew G J 7 Years Ago

Lew is a decent lecturer, but tends to go on many tangents.

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