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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NTR 303 & 307) Application of nutritional process, evaluation of nutritional status, and special nutritional needs of individuals are determined through screening and assessment. The specific knowledge base in nutrition principles is integrated with client-oriented tools of interviewing, physical and general assessment, to include monitoring such as blood pressure, palpation, auscultation and reflexes of the knee and ankle, anthropometric and biochemical assessment, drug/nutrient interaction, and dietary analysis. Counseling and documentation of nutritional intervention are emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor) This course is designed to help students promote themselves in the dynamic field of nutrition and wellness. Business and career development are discussed, as well networking and promotional tools. Students will acquire innovative marketing knowledge and skills and will develop strategies to capitalize on business and career opportunities. The course also offers hands-on experience in developing a business proposal to secure resources needed for future success.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: BSN101 or NTR209) This course covers management principles and their application to food systems. Topics such as food and non-food procurement and purchasing; financial planning and budgeting; layout and equipment; food delivery systems; and quality assurance are discussed. Both commercial and non-commercial applications of food service operations are studied.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: BIO 315 or NTR 301) Students are exposed to a review of the scientific evidence for and against unconventional (alternative) medicine. Students are expected to debate some of the more controversial areas in alternative nutrition.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite:BIO315orNTR301) The course is designed to expose the student to a review of the scientific evidence for and against herbal treatments. The botanical, chemical, pharmacological, and toxicological aspects of popular herbs are discussed.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NTR 306 & NTR 309) The pathophysiology, (anatomy, physiology, and metabolic) of disease, and the relationship between diet, disease, health attainment, and maintenance is discussed. Diet modification for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease is addressed. Medical and pharmacological treatment is also covered. Emphasis is placed on nutrition intervention for a multitude of problems such as: bone and dental health, diseases of the GI Tract (oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, intestinal), food allergy / food intolerance, endocrine diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, weight management, eating disorders, rheumatic diseases, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NTR 306 & NTR 309) The pathophysiology (anatomy, physiology, and metabolic process) of disease and the relationship between diet, disease, health attainment/maintenance are discussed. Diet modification for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease is addressed. Emphasis is placed on nutrition intervention for a multitude of problems such as: the disease of liver, biliary system and exocrine pancreas, metabolic stress: sepsis, trauma, burns and surgery, anemia, pulmonary disease, renal disease, neoplastic disease, HIV and AIDS, nervous system, and metabolic disorders.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: CHM316 orNTR306) This course addresses the energy transfer in the body during exercise; the macronutrients' contribution and need in physical performance; the role vitamins and minerals play in physical performance; hydration status and fluid needs. Pharmacology and nutritional ergogenic aids in physical performance; body composition; eating disorders; and some of the facts and fallacies associated with sports nutrition are also addressed.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NTR 401) The nutritional needs and eating habits of the elderly population are considered. A review of the psychological, social, cultural and physiological effects of aging as it relates to nutritional status is presented. Nutrition assessment of the elderly; drug-nutrient interactions related to the geriatric population; and community assistance programs for the elderly are also addressed.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NTR 401 &NTR402) The pathophysiology (anatomy, physiology, and metabolic) of disease, and the relationship between diet, disease, health attainment, and maintenance is discussed. Diet modification for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease is addressed. Emphasis is placed on nutrition intervention for a multitude of problems such as: the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; and acid/base, fluid, and electrolyte imbalances. Enteral and parenteral nutrition intervention with calculation on case study basis is addressed.
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