FNS - Foods and Nutrition
Teaching strategies, advising techniques, resources, and motivational techniques as specifically applied to patients/clients in nutrition programs and patient/clients receiving nutrition services. Prerequisite:
FNS 374; acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Dietetics program.
Credits
4(4-0)
Consulting, teaching and supportive research experiences in the field with a nutritionally vulnerable group. Prerequisites:
FNS 370, 480; acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Dietetics program.
Credits
3(Spec)
Nutritional issues faced by populations around the world and in emergencies explored in depth including assessment, prevention, and relief. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended:
FNS 271, 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Faculty-led study abroad course to acquire learning experience in food, culture, and nutritional and public health problems in a host country. Recommended:
FNS 271, 370, 512.
Credits
3(Spec)
This course provides an overview of medical nutrition therapy with a focus on the current evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for prevention and treatment of diseases. Prerequisites:
FNS 370 and 473 and
BIO 392, or
HSC 214 and 215; one of the following:
CHM 421 or 425 or 522; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Nutrition for older adults, including food selection, nutritional status, food-drug interaction and disease prevention. Prerequisite:
FNS 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Overview of the etiology, differential diagnosis, medical consequences, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. Obesity in relation to eating disorders will also be addressed. May be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
FNS 370 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Overview of the etiology, differential diagnosis, medical consequences, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. Obesity in relation to eating disorders will also be addressed. May be offered in an online format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: FNS 370 or graduate status.
Credits
3
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Advanced study of nutrition, metabolism, and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids as related to human health and disease. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of nutrition, metabolism, and function of vitamins and minerals as related to human health and disease. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Factors involved in the etiology, assessment, consequences, treatment and prevention of eating disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: admission into the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Issues in pharmacology and drug-nutrient interactions with respect to polypharmacy, nutritional and appetitive drug effects. This course may be offered in an online delivery format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Medical, scientific and proposal writing using research and evidence based literature for the submission of publications or proposals to external venues. This course is offered in an online delivery format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Issues and controversies in nutrition and end of life care with respect to ethics, decision-making, fiscal and other considerations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced concepts of diet therapy and care for normal pediatrics and clinical disorders with nutritional implications specific to pediatric patients. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced concepts of nutrition for sports with nutritional implications specific to athletics. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Professor-led student review and presentation of specific topics of current research in nutrition. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Presents key concepts in geriatric nutrition. Provides students with skills needed to evaluate and utilize information regarding nutrition in health and disease in the older adult. This course is offered in an online delivery format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course examines advanced concepts of diet therapy and care for a variety of clinical disorders with nutritional implications. Includes coverage of enteral and parental nutrition. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Presents techniques for nutritional assessment of individuals and groups: evaluation of dietary intake, anthropometry, nutritional analysis software, and biochemical, and clinical indices. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Application of dietary principles to human pathophysiologic status through documenting and counseling individuals, assessing, educating groups, and planning in all healthcare and community settings. Prerequisite: Registration is restricted to students accepted into the dietetic internship and the College of Graduate Studies. In some cases, 12 credits may be earned through examination to substitute for the dietetic internship experience.
Credits
5(Spec)
Application of administrative principles (budget decisions, cost containment, personnel management, leadership) involved in the production, distribution, and service of food in healthcare and community settings. Prerequisites: Registration is restricted to students accepted into the dietetic internship and the College of Graduate Studies. In some cases, 12 credits may be earned through examination to substitute for the dietetic internship experience.
Credits
5(Spec)
Integration and application of clinical, foodservice, and community nutrition principles and their implementation in all healthcare and community settings. Prerequisite: Registration is restricted to students accepted into the dietetic internship and the College of Graduate Studies. In some cases, 12 credits may be earned through examination to substitute for the dietetic internship experience.
Credits
2(Spec)
Presents key concepts of nutritional epidemiology. Enables students to evaluate clinical research investigating the role of nutrition in disease causation and health promotion. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Presents key concepts in nutritional research methods and bio- statistics. Provides students with skills needed to evaluate and utilize research methodologies and bio-statistics related to nutrition, health and disease. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current theories and analysis of factors contributing to overweight and obesity throughout the lifespan; intervention and weight management options presented. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
Student-initiated study in an area notcovered in regular courses guided by faculty or faculty committee. Prerequisites:
FNS 678.
Credits
2-6(Spec)
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
Individual research culminating in a written thesis, and submission of the work to a peer-reviewed publication and/or scholarly exhibition. CR/NC only. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite:
FNS 678, permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Manuscript submission to a peer reviewed journal or significant research project completion; oral examination and e-portfolio. This course may be delivered in an online format. Prerequisite:
FNS 678, permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)