Nutritional Sciences
(NUTR)
Professors R.S.Chapkin, D. A. Knabe,
K.S.Kubena, J.R.Lupton; Associate
Professor R.
L. Walzem; Lecturers K. M. Beathard ,
M. B. George; Assistant Lecturers J. M. Kuchta, S. Lorenz
202. Fundamentals of Human
Nutrition. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Principles of nutrition with application to the physiologic
needs of individuals; food sources and selection of an adequate
diet; formulation of Recommended Dietary Allowances; nutritional
surveillance.
203. Scientific Principles
of Human Nutrition. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Chemistry and physiology of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids,
vitamins and minerals; their ingestion, digestion, absorption,
transport and metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 101.
211. Scientific Principles
of Foods. (2-3). Credit 3. II
Basic principles underlying selection, preparation and
preservation of food in relation to quality standards, acceptability
and aesthetics. Introduction to composition, nutritive value,
chemical and physical properties of foods; introduction to
experimental study of foods. Prerequisites: CHEM 227 and
237.
285. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 4. I, II, S
Directed study of selected problems in the area of nutrition.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; 2.0 GPR in major and
overall.
289. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of nutrition. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
303. Principles of Animal
Nutrition. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Scientific approach to nutritional roles of water, carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and other dietary components;
emphasis on the comparative aspects of gastrointestinal tracts
and on digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients.
Prerequisites: CHEM 222; CHEM 227 or equivalent. Cross-listed
with ANSC303.
304. Food Service Systems
Management. (3-4). Credit 5. I, S
Principles of food service management used in selecting,
storing, preparing and serving food in quantity; emphasis
on menu planning, quality control, purchasing, equipment
and layout/design; application of basic food service systems
management principles, including financial planning and personnel
issues. Prerequisites: NUTR 211; MGMT 363; junior classification
or approval of instructor.
404. Nutrition Assessment
and Planning. (2-2). Credit 3. I, II
Methods of determining the nutritional status of individuals;
dietary techniques; planning nutritional care including diet
modification and/or nutrition support; nutrition counseling.
Prerequisites: NUTR 203; junior classification or approval
of instructor.
405. Nutritional Treatment
of Disease. (3-3). Credit 4. I
Nutritional intervention in pathological conditions, based
on biochemical, physiological and psychological effects of
disease state; application of diet therapy principles and
nutritional assessment. Prerequisites: NUTR 203; BICH 410;
ZOOL 319 or registration therein; senior classification or
approval of instructor.
430. Community Nutrition.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Health and nutrition programs, food labeling, cultural
food practices, consumer education and marketing. Prerequisite:
NUTR 203.
444. Nutrition Through Life.
(3-0). Credit 3. II
Analysis of nutrition with emphasis on human biological
needs through stages of the life cycle. The biochemical,
physiological and anthropometric aspects of nutrition. Prerequisites:
NUTR 203 and 444; BICH 410 and ZOOL 319 or registration therein;
junior classification or approval of instructor.
470. Nutrition and Physiological
Chemistry. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Fundamentals of physiology, biochemistry and nutrition
and their relationship to the organismic and cellular metabolism
of animals; biochemical basis of hormonal action. Prerequisites:
NUTR 203; BICH 410.
481. Seminar. (1-0). Credit
1. I, II
Review of current literature and research in nutrition;
oral presentations and critical discussions. Prerequisite:
Senior classification in nutritional sciences or allied area.
485. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 4. I, II, S
Directed study on selected problems in the area of nutrition.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification in scientific
nutrition or allied area; approval of instructor; 2.0 GPR
in major and overall.
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S
Selected topics in an identified area of nutrition. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.