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.
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.
An overview with case practice of medical nutrition therapy for dietetic interns. Several topics are covered with an emphasis on clinical skills.
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.
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.
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.
MS Dietetics graduate students only. Focuses on macronutrient metabolism and the biochemical molecules and metabolic pathways that are essential for nutritional homeostasis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MS Dietetics graduate students only. Prerequisites: FND 570 and RCS 610 or SRM 600. Provide students with effective oral and written communication skills in order to provide science-based nutrition information to various audiences.
MS Dietetics graduate students only. Prerequisites: RCS 610 or SRM 600. Analyze, critique, and communicate current topics in nutrition. Compare and contrast headline news to evidence based research.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. MS Dietetics graduate students only. Individualized investigation about a specific nutrition/dietetics topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable two times, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
MS Dietetics graduate students only. Prerequisites: RCS 610 or SRM 600. Advanced study of the socioecological framework, examining multi-factorial levels of influence on food choices, dietary intake, public policy and health outcomes and how these are inter-related to public health nutrition.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. MS Dietetics graduate students only. Capstone course provides students the opportunity to complete an in-depth study of an area of evidence-based research/practice, write a comprehensive paper and present the project results.