Human Nutrition (NUTR)

520. Sports Nutrition (3).  Assessment of specific nutritional needs of intercollegiate and recreational athletes.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 and permission of chair, Department of Human Nutrition.

521. Nutrition and Metabolism (3).  Physiological and biochemical bases of nutrient utilization and energy metabolism.  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 308, NUTR 421, and CHEM 521.  Notes: Lab Fee: $15. Offered in fall.

522. Community Nutrition (3).  Nutritional studies of groups and community resources and programs providing nutritional services.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 or permission of instructor.  Notes: Offered in fall.

523. Food Science Principles (3).  Chemical and physical factors affecting food composition and quality.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higherNUTR 231 and 232; CHEM 310 and 311 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.  Notes: Offered in spring.

524. Sensory and Objective Evaluation of Foods (1:0:3).  Sensory and objective evaluation of food products prepared in the laboratory.  Corequisite(s): NUTR 523.  Notes: Lab Fee: $50. Offered in spring.

527. Medical Nutrition Therapy (3).  Nutritional requirements and care of acutely ill patients.  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301/303 or 310/311, and NUTR 427 with a grade of C or higher.  Notes: Lab fee:  $15.  Offered in fall.

528. Experiences in Nutrition Therapy (2:0:24).  CADE accredited internship nutrition therapy field experience in hospital settings.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $100. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in spring and summer.

529. Experiences in Community Nutrition (2:0:24).  CADE accredited internship field experience in public health or community settings.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $100. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in spring and summer.

530. Experiences in Food Systems Management (2:0:24).  CADE accredited internship field experience in food systems management.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 471and NUTR 572 and permission of instructor.  Notes: Lab Fee: $100. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in spring and summer.

534. Seminar in Human Nutrition (3).  Contemporary issues, trends, and research in human nutrition are discussed and evaluated critically. Special emphasis on assessment, evaluation and documentation of nutrition status.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427.  Notes: Offered in fall. Intensive writing course.

551-569. Special Topics: Food and/or Nutrition (1, 2, or 3).  Individual student projects executed in the laboratory, library and/or in the community.  Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair, Department of Human Nutrition.  Notes: Offered in fall and spring.

600. Seminar in Food and Nutrition (3).  Issues, trends and research related to current concerns within selected areas of food and nutrition.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 607 and NUTR 421 or equivalent.  Notes: Offered every odd year in fall. May be retaken for additional credit.

604. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3).  Review of current literature and evidenced-based protocols in medical nutrition therapy for selected disease states.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 or equivalent.  Notes:  Offered every odd year in spring.

605.  Nutrition Assessment (3).  The course is designed to provide an overview of methods that are available for measuring the adequacy of dietary intakes, nutrient reserves and health and function in relation to nutrition for both individuals and populations.  Prerequisite(s):  NUTR 427 and NUTR 607.  Notes:  Lab fee:  $50.  Offered every even year in spring.

607. Research Methods (3).  Understanding and applying research; developing basic skills in writing proposals and conducting research.  Notes: Offered in fall.

610. Nutrition in the Third World (3).  Special nutrition problems and needs of Third World nations, world food supply, the social and cultural context and specific nutritional deficiencies in the Third World are considered.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 421.  Notes:  Offered in spring.

620. Maternal and Child Nutrition (3).  The unique nutritional needs of infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and the means of achieving improved nutrition for these groups.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 or equivalent.  Notes:  Offered every even year in summer.

621. Nutrition and Aging (3).  Physiological and nutritional requirements of individuals 60 years of age and older.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427.  Notes:  Offered every even year in spring.

623. Intermediary Metabolism (3).  Regulation of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the human body.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 521 or equivalent and CHEM 310/311 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $10.

624. Vitamin Metabolism (3).  The absorption, metabolism and function of vitamins in humans.  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310/311 or equivalent; NUTR 521 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $10.  Offered every odd year in fall.

625. Abnormal Metabolism (3).  Nutritional implications of metabolic disorders.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 and 521 or equivalents.  Notes:  Offered every odd year in spring.

626. Mineral Metabolism (3).  The metabolism, absorption and function of minerals in humans.  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310/311 or equivalent, NUTR 521 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $10.  Offered every even year in fall.

627. Recent Developments in Food Science and Nutrition (3).  Review of current literature in food science and nutrition.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 427 and 607 or equivalent.  Notes: Offered every even year in fall and summer.

650. Special Topics: Food and/or Nutrition (3).  Applied research project. Required for the Master of Science degree without a thesis.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 607 and completion of 6-9 semester hours of credit in the major area of study.  

695. Thesis (3).  Development of an individual investigation.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 607.  Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Credit for NUTR 695 is not awarded until NUTR 696 is completed.

696. Thesis (3).  Completion of an individual investigation.  Prerequisite(s): NUTR 607 and 695.  Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded.