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NDS - Nutrition and Dietetics

NDS 160 Introduction to Food and Culinary Techniques

A systematic explanation of the basic principles and fundamental procedures underlying professional food preparation.

Credits
3(2-2)

NDS 210 Sustainable Food Systems

Introductory exploration of alternative food systems, including culinary sustainability practices. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(2-2)

NDS 261 Foodservice Catering for Events

A comprehensive study of managing the foodservice component to an event, including the planning, design, and execution of events. Recommended: Math competency completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 263 Beverages in Foodservice

A comprehensive study covering the knowledge required for tending bar and the management skills necessary to ensure successful and profitable beverage service.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 271 Food and Culture

Introduction to the practices and beliefs related to food and nutrition in major ethnic, religious, and regional groups and societies around the world. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 291 Wines of the World

This course explores the connection between moderate wine consumption and health. Students will learn about grape varieties, growing wine grapes, winemaking, and sensory evaluation. Prerequisite: Must be 21 years of age by the first day of class.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 361 Food Science

Studies the principles of physical and chemical properties of food. Food evaluation, analyses, and processing. Prerequisite: NDS 160; Pre/Co- requisite: CHM 342.

Credits
4(3-2)

NDS 364 Food Safety, Sanitation, and Health

A comprehensive coverage of food protection practices focused on prevention that includes high-risk populations, active managerial control, and crisis management. Prerequisite: NDS 160 or NDS 261 or signed Environmental Health & Safety major.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 367 Institutional Food Production Laboratory

Techniques of institutional food preparation and service using a wide variety of equipment. Service to the institution's target population will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NDS 160, NDS 364.

Credits
1(0-2)

NDS 370 Nutrition

Principles of normal nutrition as related to the health of all age groups. This course may be offeredin an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 371 Nutrition and Women's Health

Study of women's health concerns and nutritional needs. This course focuses on basics of healthy living and common major conditions that affect women's health. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 373 Nutrition for Healthy Living

Contemporary nutritional issues, fads and myths reviewed under current research. This course focuses on current issues in nutrition research and proposes healthy behavioral lifestyle strategies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 374WI Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Nutritional needs across the life span. Introduction to nutritional assessment methods, the physiological basis for nutritional recommendations, and evaluation of nutrition-related research. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370; signed Dietetics major.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 375WI Nutrition and Performance

Nutrient utilization by athletes and active individuals. Analysis of the interaction among macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary supplements, and fluids for optimal exercise performance. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 376 Fitness & Wellness Nutrition Practicum

Practical experiences providing faculty-supervised nutrition education for CMU and area communities. This course can be repeated for up to six credits total. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: NDS 374 or 375.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

NDS 377 Nutrition in Disabilities and Disease

Principles of nutrition as related to individuals with developmental disabilities or disease. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 378 Maternal and Infant Nutrition

This course covers the latest research related to women's nutritional requirements throughout their reproductive years including pre- conceptual, antenatal and postnatal period, and infant nutritional requirements. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 379 Nutrition Practicum in a School Setting

Practical experiences providing faculty-supervised nutrition education for students, teachers, caregivers, and administrators in a K-12 school setting. This course can be repeated for up to 6 credits total. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

NDS 397 Special Topics in Foods and Nutrition

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

NDS 420 Advanced Food Science and Chemistry

Explains the chemical constituents of food and their relationship to food properties and quality. Discusses major issues in food processing and product development. Prerequisites: NDS 361; CHM 120, 127.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 451 Food Safety and HACCP

Studying food safety and microbiology. Developing/implementing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan for food products. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisites: NDS 364.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 463 Menu Planning: Design and Service

Concepts of menu design: copy, layout, types, design, nutrition, construction, pricing techniques and consistency of concept. Service styles and front-of-the-house management presented. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 465 Foodservice Facilities Design

Creating a foodservice facility design including: concept development, market analysis, menu, equipment, building size and space, and marketing the operation to the target market. Prerequisites: NDS 365, 463.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 467 Quantity Food Purchasing

Interaction with intermediaries, buying methods, identification and specifications for food and non-food items presented. Prerequisites: NDS 160.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 468 Foodservice Internship

An internship of 240 hours in food production. NDS 566 may be a substitution for this course on the Foodservice major for students demonstrating one or more years of qualifying experience. Approval of instructor required. Prerequisites: NDS 365, NDS 366, NDS 465, NDS 467.

Credits
3(Spec)

NDS 469 Foodservice Systems Administration

A study of institutional foodservice systems including recipe analysis, budgeting, procurement, personnel selection and development, leadership, decision-making, marketing, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. Prerequisites: NDS 160, 364; admission into the professional phase of the Dietetics program.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 470 Applied Nutrition

A detailed examination of human nutritional needs and how nutritional science can be applied to meet those needs in health and disease. Prerequisites: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 471 Medical Nutrition Therapy I

This course addresses the application of medical nutrition therapy in the treatment and management of injury, illness and other disease conditions. Prerequisites: NDS 370, CHM 421 or 521, BIO 392 or HSC 214 and 215; admission to the Professional Phase of the dietetics program. Pre/Co-requisite: NDS 473.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 472 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

The application of medical nutrition therapy in the treatment and management of injury, illness, and other disease conditions. Prerequisites: NDS 471, admission to the Professional Phase of the Dietetics Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 473 Advanced Nutrition

Biological needs in human nutrition based on current research and its applications. Prerequisites: Two semesters of chemistry; NDS 370; BIO 392 or CHM 421; admission into Professional Phase of the Dietetics Program.

Credits
4(4-0)

NDS 475WI Nutritional and Herbal Supplements

The potential impact of non-nutrient components in food; nutritional supplements; and herbs in the prevention and treatment of disease via integrative and alternative medical approaches. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 477 Assessing Nutritional Status

Introduces dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical approaches to assessing nutritional status. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
2(1-2)

NDS 479 Professional Issues in Dietetics

An analysis of the profession of dietetics and the pathway to dietetic registration. Issues and trends in dietetics are discussed. Prerequisites: Senior standing, signed Dietetics major.

Credits
1(1-0)

NDS 480 Nutritional Education and Counseling

Teaching nutrition education, advising techniques, and counseling skills as applied explicitly to patients/clients in public health and clinical settings. Prerequisite: FNS 374; admission into the professional phase of the Dietetics Program.

Credits
4(4-0)

NDS 481 Community Nutrition: Field Work

Consulting, teaching and supportive research experiences in the field with a nutritionally vulnerable group. Prerequisites: NDS 370, 480; acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Dietetics program.

Credits
3(Spec)

NDS 490 Independent Study in Foods and Nutrition

A student-initiated learning activity focusing on a faculty approved topic in Dietetics or Nutrition. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

NDS 497 Special Topics in Foods and Nutrition

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
1-15(Spec)

NDS 512 Global Nutrition

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: NDS 271, 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 557 Diets: Myths and Facts

This course provides an overview of the scientific literature related to the efficacy and safety of popular diets for weight loss. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: NDS 370 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 560 Field Experience in International Nutrition

Faculty-led study abroad course to acquire learning experience in food, culture, and nutritional and public health problems in a host country. Recommended: NDS 271, 370, 512.

Credits
3(Spec)

NDS 571 Clinical Nutrition

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: NDS 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)

NDS 575 Geriatric Nutrition

Nutrition for older adults, including food selection, nutritional status, food-drug interaction and disease prevention. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 577 Advanced Topics in Nutrition: Eating Disorders

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: NDS 370 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

NDS 577WI Advanced Topics in Nutrition: Eating Disorders

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: NDS 370 or graduate status.

Credits
3

NDS 597 Special Topics in Foods and Nutrition

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
1-15(Spec)