NDS - Nutrition and Dietetics
A systematic explanation of the basic principles and fundamental procedures underlying professional food preparation.
Credits
3(2-2)
Introductory exploration of alternative food systems, including culinary sustainability practices. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Introduction to the practices and beliefs related to food and nutrition in major ethnic, religious, and regional groups and societies around the world. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Must be 21 years of age by the first day of class
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 160
Corequisites
None.
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)
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; Co-requisite: NDS 364.
Credits
1(0-2)
Prerequisites
NDS 160
Corequisites
NDS 364.
Principles of normal nutrition as related to the health of all age groups. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: Dietetics major or Junior-standing. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
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. Prerequisite: NDS 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
Nutritional needs across the life span. Introduction to nutritional assessment methods, the physiological basis for nutritional recommendations, and evaluation of nutrition-related research. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Studying food safety and microbiology. Developing/implementing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan for food products. Pre/Co-requisites: NDS 364.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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, NDS 364; admission into the professional phase of the Dietetics program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 160, NDS 364; admission into the professional phase of the Dietetics program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
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 CHM 521, BIO 392 or HSC 214 and HSC 215; admission to the Professional Phase of the dietetics program. Pre/Co-requisite: NDS 473.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370, CHM 421 or CHM 521, BIO 392 or HSC 214 and HSC 215; admission to the Professional Phase of the dietetics program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 471, admission to the Professional Phase of the Dietetics Program
Corequisites
None.
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)
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)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
Introduces dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical approaches to assessing nutritional status. Prerequisite:
NDS 370.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
This course addresses the role of nutrition in clinical care, providing students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge in nutrition from a clinical perspective. Pre-requisite: NDS 370 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites
None
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)
Prerequisites
Senior standing, signed Dietetics major
Corequisites
None.
Teaching nutrition education, advising techniques, and counseling skills as applied explicitly to patients/clients in public health and clinical settings. Prerequisite: NDS 374; admission into the professional phase of the Dietetics Program.
Credits
4(4-0)
Corequisites
None.
Consulting, teaching and supportive research experiences in the field with a nutritionally vulnerable group. Prerequisites: NDS 370, NDS 480; acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Dietetics program.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
NDS 370, NDS 480; acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Dietetics program
Corequisites
None.
A student-initiated learning activity focusing on a faculty approved topic in Dietetics or Nutrition. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript.
Credits
1-15(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Nutritional issues faced by populations around the world and in emergencies explored in depth including assessment, prevention, and relief. Recommended: NDS 271, NDS 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 271, NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
This course provides an overview of the scientific literature related to the efficacy and safety of popular diets for weight loss. Prerequisite: NDS 370 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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, NDS 370, NDS 512.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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 NDS 473 and BIO 392, or HSC 214 and HSC 215; one of the following: CHM 421 or CHM 425 or CHM 522; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370 and NDS 473 and BIO 392, or HSC 214 and HSC 215; one of the following: CHM 421 or CHM 425 or CHM 522; or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Nutrition for older adults, including food selection, nutritional status, food-drug interaction and disease prevention. Prerequisite:
NDS 370.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370
Corequisites
None.
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 as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NDS 370 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.
Credits
1-15(Spec)