Graduate 2018-2019

FND 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

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FND 510 Foodservice Management

Intensive review course for students beginning their dietetic internship. Overview of relevant issues and critical problems concerning all levels of systems management and dietetic foodservice administration.

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FND 512 Medical Nutrition Therapy Skills

An overview with case practice of medical nutrition therapy for dietetic interns. Several topics are covered with an emphasis on clinical skills.

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FND 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

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FND 520 Maternal and Child Nutrition

Consent of Instructor. Credit for both FND 420 and FND520 is not allowed. Developmental stages, nutrient requirements, appropriate diet and eating behaviors for children from conception through school age. Nutrition related conditions of children and nutrition for the pregnant and lactating woman.

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FND 530 Nutrition Assessment and Intervention Methods

MS Dietetics graduate students only. Course covers critical analysis of nutrition assessment methods involving clinical judgment for their application as well as study of physiological bases for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and MNT development.

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FND 551 Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Macronutrients

MS Dietetics graduate students only. Focuses on macronutrient metabolism and the biochemical molecules and metabolic pathways that are essential for nutritional homeostasis.

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FND 553 Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Micronutrients

MS Dietetics students only. Prerequisites: FND 530 and FND 551. Investigation of the biochemical and clinical aspects of micronutrient metabolism. Vitamins, minerals and selected phytonutrients will be explored. Topical controversies regarding supplementation, optimal intake and status indicators will be examined.

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FND 555 Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance

Consent of instructor. Credit for both FND 455 and FND 555 is not allowed. The study of nutrition principles as they apply to the promotion of optimal physical fitness and athletic performance. Current research and evaluation of nutritional recommendations will be stressed.

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FND 570 Nutrition Counseling Methods

MS Dietetics graduate students only. The application of behavioral change theories in nutrition counseling. First person reflection using evidenced based research in working with the behavior modification process through self-directed behavior techniques.

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FND 592 Dietetics Supervised Practice

Prerequisite: FND 510 and FND 512, and consent of Dietetic Internship Coordinator. Field experience in supervised practice sites within clinical, community, food service management, and specialized concentrations. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 20 credits.

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