Nutrition and Health Sciences

Subject Areas

Courses for HRTM (HRTM)

HRTM 474/874
Food and Beverage Management LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
HRTM 474 is 'Letter Grade only'.
Functioning and operation of food-service units. Principles of food and beverage management.
HRTM 476/876
Internship in Hospitality Management LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Field 40
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HRTM 397 and permission of the Hospitality Management Committee.
HRTM 476/876 requires a total of 400 hours of full-time experience. HRTM 476/876 is 'Letter Grade only'.
Approved professional experience as an entry-level manager in the hospitality industry.
HRTM 477/877
Hospitality Facility Planning and Purchasing LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Junior standing; FACS or HRTM major.
HRTM 477/877 is 'Letter Grade only'.
Hospitality facility concept development and planning. Selection and specification of food, equipment and furnishings resulting in effective resource utilization.
HRTM 478/878
Tourism Resources and Development LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Junior standing; HRTM 280; and permission.
HRTM 478/878 is 'Letter grade only'.
Planning theories, procedures and guidelines needed to meet the needs of travelers, destination communities, tourism and hospitality organizations. Sustainable tourism principles, host-guest relationships, impacts of tourism, marketing and visitor satisfaction.
HRTM 481/881
Legal Environment in Hospitality Management LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Senior standing; HRTM major or minor;
HRTM 481/881 is 'Letter grade only'.
Laws and regulations affecting the hospitality industry. Recognition of potential legal hazards, correcting hazardous situations, and reacting in unforeseen circumstances.
HRTM 483/883
Hospitality Finance LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Senior standing; Major or minor in HRTM;  HRTM 310
HRTM 483/883 is 'Letter grade only'.
Introduction to basic skills of financial management in a hospitality industry setting.
HRTM 484/884
Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HRTM Major or Minor and Junior Standing.
Study of management and human resource systems common in the hospitality industry. Case studies, role plays, and simulations are used to examine management and human resource problems unique to the hospitality industry.
HRTM 485/885
Advanced Lodging Operations LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HRTM 485/885 requires field trips to local lodging facilities. HRTM 485/885 is 'Letter Grade only'.
Senior management techniques required to operate a lodging facility applying strategic and critical thinking with case study analysis to solve problems.
HRTM 489/889
Advanced Event Operations LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HRTM 489/889 requires field trips to local conference and meeting centers. HRTM 489/889 is 'Letter Grade only'.
The management and operation of events. Design, marketing, and promotion efforts. Identifying sponsors. Marketing to attendees, exhibitors, and other participants.
HRTM 495/895
Hospitality Management Study Tour LINK
Credit Hours: 1-6
Max credits per degree: 6
Course Format: Field
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HRTM or NUTR major.
Number of credits hours earned in HRTM 495/895 is determined by tour length, assignments, and sites visited. HRTM 495/895 requires off-campus travel.
Broadening perspective and developing an understanding of the hospitality industry through visits. Tours to hospitality facilities, national food and equipment shows; food processors; equipment manufacturers; and trade exchanges.
HRTM 496/896
Independent Study LINK
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 6
Course Format: Independent Study
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
12 hrs HRTM.
HRTM 496/896 requires a contract with an individual HRTM faculty member in HRTM. HRTM 496/896 is 'Letter grade only'.
Individual projects in research, literature review, and/or creative activity.

Courses for NUTR (NUTR)

ALEC 412/812
Multimedia Applications for Education and Training LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 812
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture, Lab
Course Delivery: Classroom
Practical applications in developing and evaluating multimedia resources for students. Surveys new applications, creates and develops various instructional materials, and reviews current practice against relevant theory. Use current software packages to develop materials for various audiences.
ANTH 430/830
Nutritional Anthropology LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 430/830
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Groups: Biological Anthropology
Prereqs:
ANTH 242 or equivalent.
Anthropological approaches to the study of nutrition. Background to nutrition science; bio-cultural aspects of obesity, fertility, lactose intolerance, and infant feeding practices; biological differences in nutritional requirements, fertility, and mortality; interpretation of nutritional deficiencies in skeletal remains; reconstructing prehistoric diets from archaeological evidence; and evaluation of relationships between dietary patterns and dental remains in fossil record.
ASCI 921
Interdepartmental Nutrition Seminar LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 921
Credit Hours: 1
Max credits per degree: 4
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
Presentation and discussion of current literature and research in the field of nutrition.
ASCI 925
Energy Metabolism LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 925
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
ASCI 821, BIOC 831, or NUTR 455 or 950; or permission
Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Critically evaluate how research in bioenergetics has contributed to scientific discoveries in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. Methodologies for determination of human and animal energy expenditure and body composition. Specifically, direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry and comparative slaughter techniques. Emphasis on components of organ and tissue energy expenditures. Background information important in other nutrition courses.
ASCI 926
Carbohydrate and Lipid Nutrition LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 926
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids by animals and humans. Emphasis on fundamental principles and current concepts.
ASCI 927
Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 927
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
ASCI 421/821 or NUTR 455 or 950; BIOC/BIOS/CHEM 431/831
Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of proteins and amino acids by animals and humans. Fundamental principles and current concepts.
ASCI 928
Mineral Nutrition LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 928
Credit Hours: 2
Course Format: Lecture 2
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
ASCI 821 or NUTR 455 or 950 and BIOC 831; or permission
Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of mineral elements by animals and humans. Information and current concepts on the metabolism of minerals and requirements for growth, finishing, maintenance, lactation, and reproduction. Interrelationships among minerals and other nutrients discussed and observed in the laboratory.
ASCI 928L
Mineral Nutrition Laboratory LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 928L
Credit Hours: 1
Course Format: Lab
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Parallel ASCI/NUTR 928
Laboratory experiments that complement material covered in ASCI 928.
ASCI 929
Vitamin Nutrition LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 929
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Offered odd-numbered calendar years. History, chemistry, assay procedures, food content, metabolism, biochemical functions, deficiencies, pharmacological doses, toxicities, and factors influencing vitamin status in animals, including humans.
ASCI 949
Biochemistry of Nutrition LINKCrosslisted as BIOS 949, BIOC 949, NUTR 949
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
BIOC 832 or *839, or permission
Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Interrelationships of nutrients, nutritional state and metabolic processes. Energy metabolism, integration of nutrition and metabolism and nutritional regulation of gene function.
CYAF 891
Special Topics in Human Sciences LINKCrosslisted as HUMS 891, NUTR 891, SLPA 891, TEAC 891, TMFD 891
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 12
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Aspects of human sciences not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
CYAF 920
Teaching Practicum LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 920, TMFD 920
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
CYAF 918 or permission of department chair
Supervised classroom experiences designed to develop competencies in teaching at the college level.
CYAF 998
Special Topics in Human Sciences LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 998, TMFD 998
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 6
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
EDAD 855
Teaching Learners to Learn LINKCrosslisted as EDPS 855, NUTR 855, SPED 855, TEAC 855
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Effective teachers facilitate student learning. Facilitating student learning depends on understanding learning principles and on designing instruction that is compatible with learning principles. Instructors can provide learning-compatible instruction that helps students learn more effectively and ultimately teaches them how to learn. Assists teachers to teach in learning-compatible ways and helps them embed within their curriculum a program for teaching learners to learn.
EDAD 991
Field Studies in Education LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 991, TEAC 991
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 6
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
Identification and solutions of problems associated with program planning; organizational, administrative, and instructional procedures within an institutional setting. Designing, implementing, and evaluating new or modified patterns of operation and teaching within a public school, postsecondary institution, or adult education agency.
EDPS 846
Foundations of Health Behavior LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 846
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
The epidemiological, developmental and cognitive foundation of health-related behaviors and identifies opportunities for health promotion and education.
EDPS 847
Theoretical Models of Health Behavior Change LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 847
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Application of widely used theoretical models of health behavior change. Specification of behaviors and development and evaluation of theory-based interventions to reduce health-related risks.
EDPS 905
Research and Evaluation Literature on Health Promotion LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 905
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Philosophical and empirical review and critique of contemporary literature on school, community, work place and health care-based health promotion and education programs.
HORT 471
Vines, Wines and You LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 471/871
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture, Lab
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
6 hrs science or equivalent experience; 21 years of age or older.
Proof of age is required.
Origin, botany, historical and cultural significance of the grapevine and related species. Principles and practices of vineyard establishment, management and processing of grape products, importance and/or scope of grape and wine industry; global and local significance. Culinary applications, health, environmental and safety-related issues, business and industry relations and experience.
NUTR 441/841
Functional Properties of Food LINKCrosslisted as FDST 441/841
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lab 3, Lecture 2
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Relationship of structure and functionality of ingredients in food systems.
NUTR 445/845
Experimental Foods LINKCrosslisted as FDST 445/845
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 1, Lab 6
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Introduction to food research. Application of research techniques to selected problems.
NUTR 456/856
Clinical Exercise Physiology LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, pharmacologic, endocrinologic, renal, neurologic, inflammatory, and orthopedic aspects of clinical exercise physiology as they relate to exercise testing and programming.
NUTR 470/870
Cost Control for Foodservice LINK
Credit Hours: 2
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Principles of cost control for foodservice. Integration of cost control and foodservice/restaurant management principles which influence financial integrity. Utilization of the computer as a tool to enhance decision making capabilities.
NUTR 473/873
Organization and Administration of Foodservice LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Organizational, administrative, and human relations concepts to foodservice. Utilization of computer applications in administration of a foodservice facility.
NUTR 484/884
Physiology of Exercise LINKCrosslisted as BIOS 484/884
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lab 1, Lecture 2
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
12 hrs biological sciences, including BIOS 213 or equivalent; BIOS 214 or equivalent.
Effects of physical activity on the circulatory, respiratory, and other physiological processes.
NUTR 486/886
Exercise Testing and Exercise Programming in Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation LINK
Credit Hours: 4
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
In-depth analysis and development of the techniques and knowledges prerequisite for certification in adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation as prescribed by the American College of Sports Medicine.
NUTR 496/896
Independent Study LINK
Credit Hours: 1-5
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
12 hrs in major related areas; permission.
Supervised and evaluated by departmental faculty members.
Individual projects in research, literature review, or creative production.
NUTR 803
Physiological Foundations of Health and Disease LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Topical review of current concepts of health and disease including homeostasis, bioenergetics, epidemiology, and the major chronic and infectious diseases.
NUTR 805
Research Methods LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Graduate standing
Philosophy, goals, and methodologies related to research in nutritional science. Survey and application of basic research tools.
NUTR 810
Transdisciplinary Obesity Prevention LINKCrosslisted as CYAF 810
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
NUTR 455 or equivalent; Graduate standing.
Using a transdisciplinary team of faculty and guest lecturers, students will be introduced to the interrelationship of obesity and dietary components, behavior, exercise and sports science, physical activity, health promotion, genetics, nutrigenomics, child development, family dynamics, cultural issues, epidemiology, population disparity, educational leadership, public policy and other related topics.
NUTR 815
Principles and Practice of Stress Management in Education LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Conceptual understanding of stress in educational settings and stress coping strategies to enhance the learning environment. Identification of physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral indicators; awareness of perception, appraisal and interpretation of challenges, frustrations, conflicts and competition; and an introduction to social, lifestyle and environmental change strategies together with self-regulation and behavioral management techniques.
NUTR 820
Molecular Nutrition LINK
Credit Hours: 2
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Roles for nutrients in signal transduction, gene expression, intracellular trafficking and cell death.
NUTR 821
Molecular Nutrition Techniques LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lab 3, Lecture 2
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
NUTR 820 recommended. Basic techniques for molecular studies in nutritional sciences.
NUTR 857
Classroom and Outreach Experiences in Food and Nutrition LINK
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Supervised classroom or outreach experiences in educational or community settings.
NUTR 858
Nutrition and Exercise LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Synergistic effects of proper nutrition and exercise on health and physical performance. Normal nutrition provides the basis for exploring the influence of dietary components and exercise on chronic disease development.
NUTR 859
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
3 hours undergraduate nutrition and 6 hours undergraduate natural sciences
Nutritional needs throughout the life span including pregnancy, lactation, growth and aging. Approaches to nutrition education for different ages.
NUTR 875
Applied Dietetic Practice and Concepts LINK
Credit Hours: 6
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Admission to Dietetic Internship
Scientific basis for clinical and community practice and current developments in foodservice systems in professional settings. Documenting professional development.
NUTR 880
Introduction to Functional Electrocardiography LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lab, Lecture
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Theory and application of electrocardiography in graded exercise testing.
NUTR 887
Theory and Assessment of Exercise and Health Behavior LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Reviews the current research in the psychology of exercise and health behavior. Various theoretical models of exercise and health behavior as well as ways to implement effective behavioral change strategies. Students are introduced and gain competence in administering a variety of questionnaire, psychophysiological, and behavioral research techniques.
NUTR 890
Workshop LINK
Credit Hours: 1-3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Special topics related to foods, nutrition or food service management in depth. Food preservation, food and nutrition update, use of computer in planning food service operations.
NUTR 899
Masters Thesis LINK
Credit Hours: 6-10
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
NUTR 910
Research Methods in Childhood Obesity LINKCrosslisted as CYAF 910
Credit Hours: 4
Course Format: Lecture 4
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Graduate standing.
The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophy, goals, and methodologies related within the concept of childhood obesity research. The class will include study design, survey development, evaluation and application of basic research tools. In addition, students will critically evaluate different types of research in relation to childhood obesity. Class discussion will focus on the multiple factors that impact childhood obesity and potential measurement of these factors in the outcome of childhood obesity prevention.
NUTR 950
Integrated Principles of Human Nutrition LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
12 hours of biological sciences which includes biochemistry and physiology
Integration of concepts of nutrient metabolism with food intake recommendations.
NUTR 952
Advanced Clinical Nutrition LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
6 hrs medical nutrition therapy or clinical nutrition
Interrelationships between diet intervention and disease. Current theories.
NUTR 954
Fundamentals of Nutrition Counseling LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
12 hours NUTR and 6 hrs social science
Theories of behavior change and application to nutrition counseling. Practice in development of nutrition counseling skills. Current nutrition problems and applications to diverse clients.
NUTR 956
Community Nutrition LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
NUTR 356 or permission
Historical perspectives, research methodology, and assessment techniques.
NUTR 960
Nutrient Function During Exercise LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
NUTR 950 or 350 or 858, HHPG 884, BIOC 831 or equivalents of these courses
Exercise and its influence upon human nutrition via biochemical and physiological functions. Interrelationships between exercise and energy, macro- and micro-nutrients will be examined.
NUTR 973
Organizational Administration in Food Service and Restaurant Management LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
NUTR 873 or permission
Investigation of foodservice/restaurant organizations and administration. Critical evaluation of current literature.
NUTR 984
Advanced Exercise Physiology LINK
Credit Hours: 3
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
HHPG 884 or equivalent
Theory and laboratory experiences focusing on physiological influences and outcomes relating to exercise performance. Areas for in-depth and critical consideration include cardiovascular and respiratory responses, growth and development effects, environmental, nutritional, and pharmacological influences, evaluative techniques, and special interest topics.
NUTR 986
Graduate Seminar LINK
Credit Hours: 1-2
Max credits per degree: 4
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
NUTR 992
Advanced Human Nutrition Topics LINK
Credit Hours: 1-6
Max credits per degree: 6
Course Format: Independent Study
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
In-depth evaluation of current human nutrition issues.
NUTR 994
Advanced Food Topics LINK
Credit Hours: 1-6
Max credits per degree: 6
Course Format: Independent Study
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
In-depth evaluation of food studies, culinology, and research issues.
NUTR 995
Doctoral Colloquium LINK
Credit Hours: 1-6
Max credits per degree: 18
Course Format: Independent Study
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
Intended primarily for doctoral students, although non-doctoral students are admitted with permission. Work with a faculty mentor, either on an individualized or on a small group basis. Outcome-based scholarly activities. The interaction between research and practice.
NUTR 996
Research Other Than Thesis LINK
Credit Hours: 1-8
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Permission
NUTR 999
Doctoral Dissertation LINK
Credit Hours: 1-24
Max credits per degree: 55
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Prereqs:
Admission to doctoral degree program and permission of supervisory committee chair
TEAC 805
Advanced Teaching Strategies LINKCrosslisted as ALEC 805, NUTR 806
Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Lecture
Campus:
Course Delivery: Classroom
Contemporary and innovative teaching strategies, emphasizing learner-centered instruction, suitable to teaching in college and postsecondary institutions, outreach programs public schools, and other settings. Students participate in active learning as they apply learning theory in practice, prepare and demonstrate teaching methods, and plan for instruction in discipline areas of their choice.
TEAC 930
Sociological/Anthropological Research Methods in Education LINKCrosslisted as EDPS 930, CYAF 930, NUTR 930
Credit Hours: 1-3
Max credits per degree: 15
Course Format: Lecture
Course Delivery: Classroom
Empirical and theoretical research into the sociocultural problems and the lived experiences of people across educational, family and community settings.
A. Ethnographic Methods (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods (1-3 cr, max 9)
D. Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Hermeneutic Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Quantitative Research Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)

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