Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

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.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

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. S/U graded.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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. S/U graded.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

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.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

FND 520 Maternal and Child Nutrition

Credit for both FND 420 and FND 520 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.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

FND 530 Nutrition Assessment and Intervention Methods

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.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Dietetics (and) Dietetics with Internship Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

FND 551 Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Macronutrients

Focuses on macronutrient metabolism and the biochemical molecules and metabolic pathways that are essential for nutritional homeostasis.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Dietetics (and) Dietetics with Internship Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

FND 553 Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Micronutrients

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.
3

Prerequisites

(FND 530 and FND 551 with a minimum grade of C)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Dietetics (and) Dietetics with Internship Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

FND 555 Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance

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.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

FND 570 Nutrition Counseling Methods

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.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Dietetics (and) Dietetics with Internship Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

FND 592 Dietetics Supervised Practice

Field experience in supervised practice sites within clinical, community, food service management, and specialized concentrations. S/U graded.
1-10

Prerequisites

((FND 510 and FND 512 with a minimum grade of S) or FND 530 with a minimum grade of C)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Dietetics (and) Dietetics with Internship (and) Dietetics Internship Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 20 credit hours