School of Health & Human Sciences
Courses
Nutrition and Dietetics
- NTRD-N 265 Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or instructor permission
This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition in wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- NTRD-N 365 Translating Nutrition: From Theory to Practice (3 cr.) P: One of SHRS-N265, NTRD-N265, HPER-N220, KINE-N220 with a grade of C or better This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to translate nutrition principles in planning and selecting nutritionally adequate, appetizing and aesthetically pleasing personalized menus/meal plans with emphasis on sustainability, resource management and food safety.
- NTRD-N 420 Human Nutrition Through the Lifespan (3 cr.) P: One of SHRS-N265, NTRD-N265, HPER-N220, KINE-N220 with a grade of C or better The study of nutritional needs during different stages of the human life cycle from pregnancy and lactation through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood to later maturity, including an introduction to cultural food patterns, principles of nutrition assessment and agencies offering nutrition services.
- NTRD-N 500 Nutrition I (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing, undergraduate course in biological sciences or consent of instructor. This course applies the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion and disease prevention. This class is taught online.
- NTRD-N 544 Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Study of physiological and biochemical alterations that occur during disease states and their effect on nutritional requirements and methods of providing nutrients.
- NTRD-N 546 Medical Lectures (1-6 cr.) Lectures by professional staff and invited guests in the health care field.
- NTRD-N 550 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology I (3 cr.) P: B 500, F 503 or BIOL 557, or consent of instructor. An integrated study of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human macronutrient metabolism, with special reference to fundamental nutrition issues including determination of nutrient quality, nutrient interrelationships, and energy balance in the normal human adult and in common clinical problems.
- NTRD-N 552 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology II (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550 or consent of instructor. A continuation of SHRS-N 550. An integrated study of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human fluid and micronutrient metabolism with special reference to nutritional pathophysiology involving fluid and micronutrient metabolism.
- NTRD-N 553 Nutrition & the Microbiome (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550 or consent of instructor. An integrated study and application of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human and Microbiome macronutrient metabolism with special reference to the Microbiome, gut brain axis and immunity; the potential interrelationship between the Microbe and common chronic condition. Required course for Nutrition and Dietetics master students.
- NTRD-N 560 Review of Nutrition Standards (3 cr.) Review of various nutrition standards, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the World Health Organization. Course includes a review of all cited literature for one of the nutrients listed in the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
- NTRD-N 563 Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics (3 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Study of research methodology utilized in dietetics. Course includes critique of literature and preparation of research proposal.
- NTRD-N 567 Management Issues in Dietetics (1 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Advanced study in institutional and hospital dietetic management, including personnel, financial, operational, and regulatory issues.
- NTRD-N 570 Pediatric Nutrition I (3 cr.) P: B500, BIOL 557, undergraduate metabolic nutrition course, or consent of instructor. An application of principles of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of healthy infants, children, and adolescents and those with the most common pediatric conditions, illnesses, or disorders of broad nutritional significance.
- NTRD-N 572 Advanced Pediatric Nutrition (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550, SHRS-N 570, or consent of instructor. An application of principles of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of infants, both preterm and term, and patients with complex pediatric conditions/illnesses that have a significant nutritional component.
- NTRD-N 574 Nutrition Management of High Risk Neonates and Infants (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550, SHRS-N 572, or consent of instructor. An application of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of neonates, both preterm and term, who require intensive care. Discussions will include nutrition management issues related to the infant during hospitalization, at discharge and in the home environment.
- NTRD-N 576 Leadership Development in Pediatric Nutrition (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course is an entry-level leadership development series of experiential learning activities, including a leadership development project for post-graduate health care professionals and fellows.
- NTRD-N 590 Dietetic Internship (4-10 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Supervised clinical experience in clinical and community nutrition and food service systems management. Course meets the requirements of the American Dietetic Association for the postbaccalaureate experience needed for dietetic registration. Previous admission into dietetic internship required. Not applicable to a graduate degree program. May be taken for a maximum of 22 credit hours.
- NTRD-N 591 Seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Exploration of various topics and issues in nutrition. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
- NTRD-N 593 Topics in Nutrition (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Exploration of a selected topic in nutrition at an advanced level. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.
- NTRD-N 595 Readings in Nutrition (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individualized readings on topics not covered in regular course offerings.
- NTRD-N 596 Clinical Dietetics (1-15 cr.) Clinical study in specialized areas of dietetics. May be taken more than once with the consent of the department for a maximum of 15 credit hours.
- NTRD-N 460 Global Perspectives in Nutrition, Health, Disease, and Disability (3 cr.) Major emphasis on global perspectives with specific focus on economically less developed countries, examining existing and emerging issues in international nutrition that influence the health, well-being, and disability and the efficacy and effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the prevention of disease and disability among people living in developing countries.
