Course Descriptions: Clinical Nutrition

NTR 503 Management in Dietetics
An examination of management strategies and techniques used in delivery of food and nutrition services in a health care setting. FA [2]

NTR 505, 506 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I, II
Technical, conceptual, and behavioral aspects of dietary prevention and treatment of disease states are presented. Students apply principles of medical nutrition therapy to various disease states. SP FA [2] [3]

NTR 511, 512 Supervised Experience in Food Systems Management I, II
Students function as members of the management team in the foodservice units of the medical center. Through increasingly complex learning experiences, students are expected to develop competence as an entry-level practitioner in food service management. Limited to clinical nutrition students. P/N grading. FA WI [3] [1]

NTR 513, 514, 515, 516 Supervised Experience in Clinical Nutrition I, II, III, IV
Students will plan, organize, direct and evaluate nutrition care for individuals and groups of varying ages and lifestyles, across the continuum of care Students will function as members of the health care team with increasingly complex learning experiences and clinical responsibilities. Limited to clinical nutrition students. P/N grading. SP SU FA WI [2] [3] [4] [6]

NTR 521 Human Metabolism I
Digestion, absorption and transport of food components, energy regulation, and energy requirements are emphasized. WI [4]

NTR 522 Human Metabolism II
Protein metabolism and an overview of vitamins and inorganic nutrients are emphasized. Prerequisite: NTR 521. SP [4]

NTR 534 Nutrition in Critical Care
An advanced level supervised experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition. Current rationale and techniques for implementing and monitoring nutritional therapy in critically ill patients will be explored. Special attention is given to metabolic complications associated with enteral and parenteral feeding. Prerequisite: NTR 543, 516. WI SP [2]

NTR 535 Nutrition in Pediatric Critical Care
Supervised practicum based on scientific theory and practical application of nutrition support in critically ill infants/children. Studies include: nutritional requirements of premature infants; nutrition delivery in neonatal intensive care unit; enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies for pediatric patients with a variety of diseases and organ dysfunctions. Prerequisite: NTR 534. WI SP [1]

NTR 541, 542, 543, 544 Interrelationship of Nutrition and Disease I, II, III, IV
Pathophysiology of disease and the interrelated role of nutrition in etiology and treatment of disease are emphasized in this series. Concurrent requisites: NTR 521/541, NTR 522/542 WI SP SU WI [2] [4][2] [2]

NTR 549 Physiological Basis of Exercise and Nutrition
An examination of the physiological and metabolic adaptations to exercise and physical conditioning. Special attention is given to the nutritional needs of the human body in response to specific types of exercise. Prerequisite: NTR 522, 542 [v]

NTR 555 Nutrition Epidemiology
This course is designed to examine a number of longitudinal population studies, both observational and clinical trials, that link dietary patterns with d isease occurrence. WI [3]

NTR 565, 566 Seminar I, II
Students and faculty present research topics related to food, nutrition and/or foodservice management. SP WI [1] [1]

NTR 582 Introduction to Research
The course will focus on selection of a research problem and identification of designs and methodologies available to address the research problem. In addition, the course is designed to facilitate student interpretation and critical analysis of nutrition research literature. FA [3]

NTR 583 Food Systems Operations Analysis
A study of significant food systems management issues in the healthcare industry. [1]

NTR 586A, 586B, 586C Thesis I
Under faculty supervision, students will prepare and present a research proposal. Emphasis is on a review of current research literature and appropriate research design and methodology in support of research objectives. Prerequisite: NTR 582. WI SP SU [2] [1] [1]

NTR 587 Thesis II
Students continue the research process. Data collection and initial data analysis will be performed as defined in the research proposal. Pre- or co-requisite: NTR 586 FA [2]

NTR 588 Thesis III
Students will continue the research process through the completion and interpretation of statistical analyses and oral and written dissemination of the research results and conclusions. Prerequisite: completion of NTR 586. SP [3]

NTR 590 Special Topics
In depth examination of contemporary professional issues. Content varies according to topic choices by instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. [v]

NTR 592 Individualized Clinical Practice
For students who wish advanced experience in one or more areas of clinical nutrition practice. Limited to clinical nutrition students. [v]

NTR 595 Rationale for Dietary Reference Intakes
This course is designed to familiarize the student with scientific rationale for the Dietary Reference intakes. The application of these dietary standards for populations, subgroups, and individuals will be reviewed in both a historical context and one based on current literature. [2]

NTR 900 Independent Study
Independent work on a selected topic. Students will complete a literature search and written paper on a topic related to nutrition or food systems management. Arrangements made with advisor prior to registration. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. [v]