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[1] Courses in Nutrition (NUTR)
1100 INTRODUCTION TO THE DIETETICS PROFESSION The course introduces students to the dietetics profession, professional skills development, the Code of Ethics for the profession, career options, and professional organizations and resources. Prerequisite: Major in Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or Community Nutrition.
1300 FOUNDATIONS OF NUTRITION The course includes a study of principles and application of nutritional information for personal living and relevant information for the health professional. Lecture/discussion.
2311 MEAL MANAGEMENT The course focus is the planning, buying, preparing, and serving family meals, food for special occasions, and entertaining. Lecture/discussion and laboratory.
3310 FOOD SCIENCE The course includes basic scientific principles applied to food preparation and an analysis of nutritional value, cost, and service of food. Lecture/discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300 and NUTR 2311.
3350 COMMUNITY NUTRITION A study of cultural and scientific aspects of food and nutrition as applied to the individual and community. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300.
3370 LIFECYCLE NUTRITION I A study of nutritive needs of the individual with emphasis on the roles of nutrients in the body. Family nutrition and the periods of pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are included. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300.
3371 NUTRITION COUNSELING This course is designed to provide an in-depth focus on strategies for nutritional counseling for a variety of populations, including information on behavior change frameworks, nutrition care plan and interviewing techniques. It also allows students to strengthen their communication skills and ability to interpret professional literature. Prerequisites: Declared major in Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or Community Nutrition; and a C or better in NUTR 1300.
3375 LIFECYCLE NUTRITION II This course follows the clinical aspects of caring for the nutritional needs of adulthood into geriatric care including end-of-life care. Prerequisite: NUTR 3370 with a grade of C or higher.
3380 FOOD ECONOMICS A study of problems confronting the dietitian in regard to quantity, quality, processing methods, intended use, and cost of food production. Attention is given to methods of food preservation, preparing food in quantity, organization, and evaluation. Lecture/discussion workshop. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300 and NUTR 3310.
3390 NUTRITION AND METABOLISM This course includes a study of the principles and application of macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, focus on the major metabolic diseases, and relevant information for the health professional. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300, NUTR 3370, and CHEM 2450.
4301 RESEARCH IN NUTRITION & FAMILY SCIENCES The course includes a study of techniques for problem design, analysis, and evaluation in one of the specialization areas of nutrition and family sciences. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300 and Senior standing. [UD UCA Core: Z]
4315 SPORTS NUTRITION This course examines the nutritional needs of exercising individuals with a focus on wellness. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300 and Junior or Senior standing.
4321 NUTRITION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION The course focus is on food service operations relating to management principles, methods of control, sanitation, and safety and training of food service personnel. Lecture. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 3310 and NUTR 3380.
4325 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I A study of nutrition as a medical specialty from the perspective of disease prevention and treatment, including nutritional assessment, patient interviewing strategies, medical terminology, and charting techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Declared major in Dietetics and C or better in NUTR 3370 and C or better in BIOL 3406.
4330 WORKSHOP Workshops are planned and conducted to cover varying areas of interests and needs. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
4335 NUTRITION SENIOR SEMINAR This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the nutrition curriculum including the nutrition care process, management and business theories, quality management of food/nutrition services, governance of the dietetics practice, fundamentals of public policy relevant to the dietetics profession and content related to health care systems. The course will provide opportunities for students to strengthen communication skills and improve ability to interpret professional literature. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: Declared major in Dietetics and C or better in NUTR 3370 and C or better in BIOL 3407 and senior standing. [UD UCA Core: Z]
4336 SEMINAR ABROAD: NUTRITION FOR LIFE A short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Florence, Italy. The course includes a study of principles and application of cultural aspects of food, food science, and human nutrient requirements. [UD UCA Core: D]
4339 COMMUNITY NUTRITION PRACTICUM This course emphasizes professional development and exploration of career options in community nutrition. The course will include class work as well as field hours. Prerequisite: NUTR 3350 (C or better). [UD UCA Core: Z]
4351 EXPERIMENTAL FOOD SCIENCE The course includes a study of physical and sensory evaluation and experimentation with properties of fats, carbohydrate mixtures, protein foods, and food additives. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 3310, 3370, and NUTR 4301 or USCH 3320; C or better in CHEM 2450; and declared major in Dietetics.
4374 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II A required course for dietetic major. Continued study of nutrition in therapeutic dietary treatment of nutritional problems in disease states. Includes in-depth case studies. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: Declared major in Dietetics and C or better in NUTR 4325.
4395 NUTRITION: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES The course includes a study of the principles and application of sound weight-management programs; focus on the popular weight control diets, supplements/meal replacements, and programs and other relevant information for the health professional. Prerequisite: C or better in NUTR 1300; and Junior or Senior standing. [UD UCA Core: D]