Graduate Nutrition (NUTR)

The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing.  Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.

51093 Variable Title Workshop in Nutrition (1-3)
Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in the field of nutrition and dietetics. S/U grading.

51095 Special Topics in Nutrition (1-4)
Discussion of a major topic within a specific field of nutrition and dietetics.

51096 Individual Investigation in Nutrition (1-3)
Independent study in the area of nutrition and dietetics.

53013 Experimental Methods in Nutrition(3)
Student gain experience in research methods related to nutrition and dietetics, principles of experimental design, data analysis and techniques of scientific writing are applied. Prerequisite: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53016 Cultural Aspects of Food, Nutrition and Health (3)
Cultural overview of racial, ethnic and religious population groups residing in the United States and the impact on food habits, nutritional and health status and counseling concerns. Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.

53512 Advanced Nutrition I (3)
An exploration into the mechanisms through which macronutrients meet the human biological needs. Fundamental concepts underlying applied human nutrition. Evaluation and interpretation of research findings. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53513 Advanced Nutrition II (3)
Mechanisms through which nutrients meet human biological needs. Fundamental concepts underlying human nutrition. Evaluation and interpretation of research findings. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53514 Clinical Dietetics (4)
Application of the principles of normal nutrition to diet and disease effect of pathological conditions on nutritional needs. Also included is a lab which provides the opportunity for students to engage in case studies and nutritional assessments. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53515 Community Nutrition (3)
Introduction to nutrition problems and practices in the community study of legislation, philosophies, management strategies and agencies affecting nutritional care. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53518 Maternal and Child Nutrition (3)
Nutrition requirements and problems: pregnancy, lactation, childhood and adolescence. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53520 Nutrition for Fitness (3)
This course will explore the relationship between nutrition, health and exercise. Dietary change of improved health and fitness will be discussed as well as the impact of diet and exercise on body composition and weight. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

53521 Food Choices for Prescribed Dietary Modification (2)
Adapting normal diet to accommodate prescribed food restriction. Provides introductory overview of dietary modifications commonly encountered by the elderly. Course not open to students in the Nutrition and Dietetics concentration. Prerequisites: NUTR 23511.

53532 Methods and Experiences in Nutrition Outreach (3)
Students learn methods for development and evaluation techniques used for nutrition outreach programming, the role of community nutrition education in public health, and the impact of nutrition programming on disease prevention and management. Students also engage in service learning opportunities in community nutrition education. Prerequisite: special approval; and nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

61018 Techniques of Research (3)
Introduction to the types of research and methods of data collection applied to a project of student’s choice.

61091 Seminar in Nutrition (2-3)
Seminar dealing with topics in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

61098 Research (1-15)
Research for master’s-level graduate students. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if school approves. Repeat registration permitted. IP permissible.

61198 Master's Project (2-6)
Completion and successful defense of a master’s project. Master’s project students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

63199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

63299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: HDFS 61199.

63519 Advanced Study of Micronutrients (3)
Intake, digestion and absorption of nutrients. Prerequisite: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

63520 Macronutrient Nutrition (3)
Metabolic utilization of macronutrients for body processes. Prerequisite: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

63521 Nutrition and Disease: Clinical Applications (3)
Recent trends and concepts in research and practice of therapeutic dietetics. Prerequisites: nutrition and dietetics (NUTR) major.

63523 Nutrition and Gerontology (3)
Biochemistry of aging process and the interrelation of gerontology and nutrition. Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.

63525 Dietetic Practice: Community (1)
Discussion focusing on nutrition care in the community setting. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature. Prerequisite: special approval.

63526 Dietetic Practice: Management (1)
Discussion focusing on the management of food and nutrition services. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature. Prerequisite: special approval.

63527 Dietetic Practice: Clinical (1)
Discussion focusing on nutrition care in the acute practice setting. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature. Prerequisite: special approval.

63591 Nutrition Seminar (1-3)
Evaluation and interpretation of recent literature in an area of nutrition. Topic selected will be indicated in the Schedule of Classes each semester offered.

63592 Dietetic Internship (1-4)
Supervised practice component of dietetic internship. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.