NTR 306 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 Hours
(TCCN: BIOL 1322, HECO 1322)
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Core Curriculum: 030
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 307 Introductory Food Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: For nutrition majors: Nutrition 312 or 312H with a grade of at least C-, and credit or registration for 107L; for others: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 107L Introductory Food Science Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Nutrition 307.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 312 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301 with a grade of at least C-; credit or registration for Statistics and Data Science 302F or 320E, Biology 311C, and Chemistry 302.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 312H Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: Honors 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 301; and Mathematics 408C or 408n, or the equivalent; and credit or registration for Biology 311C or 315H, and Chemistry 302.
Restrictions: Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 112L Introduction to Nutritional Science Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301 with a grade of at least C-; credit or registration for Biology 311C, Chemistry 302, and Nutrition 312; and one of the following with a grade of at least C-: Mathematics 408C, 408D, 408N, Statistics and Data Sciences 302, 304, 306, 325H, 328M.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 312R Research in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 301; and Mathematics 408C or 408N, or the equivalent; and credit or registration for Biology 311C or 315H, Chemistry 302, and Nutrition 312H.
Restrictions: Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 315 Nutrition through the Life Cycle 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 316 Culture and Food 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 317L Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Education 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 312 with at least a grade of C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 218 Assessment of Nutritional Status 2 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 312 with a grade of at least C-; and credit or registration for Nutrition 118L
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 118L Assessment of Nutritional Status Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Nutrition 218.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Nutrition 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
NTR 321 International Nutrition: The Developing World 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 324 Advanced Food Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 320M, Nutrition 307, 107L, and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Nutrition 124L.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 124L Advanced Food Science Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Nutrition 324.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 326 Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism 3 Hours
4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Biology 311C and Nutrition 312; and credit or registration for Nutrition 126L and Chemistry 320M.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 126L Nutritional Sciences Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301; Statistics and Data Sciences 302F or 320E with a grade of at least C-; and credit or registration for Biology 311C and Chemistry 302.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 5 Lab Hours
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Nutrition 307, 107L, 326, and 339L.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Nutrition 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 330 Nutrition Education and Counseling 3 Hours
4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 315 and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 330L Advanced Nutrition Assessment and Counseling 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 317L with a grade of at least C-; credit or registration in Nutrition 315; credit or registration in Nutrition 326
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 331 International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing, and Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 332 Community Nutrition 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Nutrition 312 or 312H; 315; and 326.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 334 Foodservice Systems Management 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: For nutrition majors: Nutrition 307, 107L, and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each, and credit or registration for Nutrition 234L; for others: Nutrition 307 with a grade of at least C-, and one of the following with a grade of at least C-: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 234L Laboratory in Foodservice Systems 2 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Nutrition 334.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 337 Principles of Epidemiology in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Nutrition 312H or 326, and one of the following with a grade of at least C-: Statistics and Data Sciences 302 (or Statistics and Scientific Computation 302), 304 (or Statistics and Scientific Computation 304), 306 (or Statistics and Scientific Computation 306), 325H (or Statistics and Scientific Computation 325H), or 328M (or Statistics and Scientific Computation 328M).
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 338H Issues in Nutrition and Health: Honors 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 126L and 326 with a grade of at least B in each; and one of the following with a grade of at least B: Statistics and Data Sciences 302F or 320E. Credit or registration for Nutrition 379H.
Restrictions: Restricted to honors majors in biology, biochemistry, and nutritional sciences, and students in the Dean's Scholars honors program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing; Nutrition 126L and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each; and one of the following with a grade of at least C-: Statistics and Data Sciences 302, 302F, or 320E.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 339L Experimental Methods and Design in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 126L and 326 with a grade of at least C-, and credit or registration for Statistics and Data Sciences 320E or 324E.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 342 Advanced Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing; and Nutrition 326 and Biochemistry 369 with a grade of at least C- in each.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 343 Vitamins and Minerals 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and Nutrition 342 with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 144M Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 245C Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy I 2 Hours
9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 370 with a grade of at least C-, credit or registration for Nutrition 371, and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 345M Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 Hours
10.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 245C and 371 with a grade of at least C- in each. Students must register for Nutrition 372C in the same semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 152, 252, 352 Topics in Field Experience in Nutrition 1-3 Hours
3,6,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Approval of application for field experience. Applications are available in the department office.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 353 Field Experience in International Nutrition 3 Hours
5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 306, 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-; and approval of an application to study abroad.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 155, 255, 355, 455 Undergraduate Research in Nutrition 1-4 Hours
0,0,0,1 Lecture Hours 0,6,9,12 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
NTR 355H Honors Research 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 326 and 126L and approval of research supervisor.
Restrictions: Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 355M Advanced Food Systems Management 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Accounting 310F or 311, and Nutrition 334 and 234L, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 360 Selected Topics in Applied Nutrition 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Common myths and current dietary practices of athletes, including cardiovascular exercise, marathon and triathlon training, weight training, weight loss, and dietary supplements. Additional prerequisite: Biology 416L or 365S, Chemistry 369, and Nutrition 326 with a grade of at least C in each.
Topic 2: International Nutrition. Global aspects of nutrition issues that relate to health and disease. Additional prerequisite: Biology 311C, Chemistry 302, 204, and Nutrition 311.
NTR 162 Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Nutrition 218 and 118L.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365 Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals. Biomedical, cellular and molecular, and clinical aspects of vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrition 344 and 365 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Biology 325, 365S (or 416L), and Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Topic 2: Nutrition and Genes. Interactions between nutrients and gene expression, including heredity, gene regulation, metabolic disease, developmental abnormalities, and molecular techniques. Additional prerequisite: Biology 325, 365S, and Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Topic 3: Epidemiological and Statistical Methods in Nutrition. Basic principles and concepts of epidemiology and statistics in nutritional sciences. Additional prerequisite: Nutrition 342 with a grade of at least C-.
Topic 4: Obesity and Metabolic Health. Examines the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of adult and childhood obesity, and the metabolic disorders related to obesity. Additional prerequisite: Biology 365S, and Nutrition 312 or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Topic 5: Principles and Applications in Community Engagement. Implement community engagement activities, such as gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons within a school or other community environment with the goal of improving nutrition and health. Explore evidence-based nutrition programs, such as fundamental principles of food gardening with an emphasis on central Texas, application of skills in the university teaching garden and school gardens, and application of nutrition curriculum in a school setting. Additional prerequisite: Nutrition 312 and Nutrition 326 with a grade of at least C-.
Topic 6: Sports Nutrition. Explore the physiology of sports nutrition as well as its practical application such as summarizing physiological adaptations to exercise, and describing energy systems. Examine the role of sport specific body weight, composition measurement, and estimate macronutrient/hydration needs for athletes of different sports. Nutrition 365 (Topic: Sports Nutrition) and 365 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one week.
Topic 7: Nutritional Biochemistry: Busting Myths. Introduction to the science of nutrition. Explore components of food (macro- and micronutrients), digestion and absorption, energy metabolism, micronutrients, supplements, energy balance, and the role of nutrition in the growing epidemics of obesity and chronic illnesses. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Biology 301E Restrictions: Restricted to Plan II Students only
NTR 365.2 Nutrition and Genes 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Biology 325, 365S, and Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365.4 Obesity and Metabolic Health 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Biology 365S, and Nutrition 312 or 312H with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365.5 Principles and Applications in Community Engagement 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 312 and Nutrition 326 with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365.6 Sports Nutrition 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365.7 Nutritional Biochemistry: Busting Myths 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Biology 301E
Restrictions: Restricted to Plan II Students only
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 5 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 365 (Topic 5) with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 366L Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 126L with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 167 Undergraduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 317L and 326 with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for Nutrition 330L, Biochemistry 369, and Integrative Biology 365S (or credit for Biology 365S).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 317L and 326 with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for Nutrition 330L, Biochemistry 369, and Integrative Biology 365S (or credit for Biology 365S).
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 372C Practicum in Clinical Dietetics 3 Hours
10.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 345M in the same semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
NTR 372F Practicum in Food Services Systems Management 3 Hours
10.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 245C and 355M with a grade of at least C- in each, and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 373S in the same semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
NTR 373S Practicum in Dietetic Administration 3 Hours
8 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 372F in the same semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 374C Practicum in Community Dietetics 3 Hours
13.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 345M, 372C, 372F, and 373S with a grade of at least C- in each; and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 374P Advanced Practicum in Dietetics 3 Hours
13.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 345M, 372C, 372F, and 373S with a grade of at least C- in each; and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
NTR 379H Honors Tutorial Course 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (02 times)
Academic Level: Upper Division
NTR 380K Topics in Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in nutrition, or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Experimental Nutrition.
Topic 2: Nutritional Immunology.
Topic 3: Experimental Design and Statistics.
Topic 4: Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics. Additional prerequisite: Nutrition 380K (Topic 3) or consent of instructor.
Topic 5: Carcinogenesis.
Topic 6: Nutritional Biochemistry.
NTR 380K.1 Experimental Nutrition 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 380K.2 Nutritional Immunology 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 380K.3 Experimental Design and Statistics 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 380K.4 Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 380K (Topic 3) or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 380K.5 Carcinogenesis 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 380K.6 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390 Topics in Recent Advances in Nutritional Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Advances in Nutritional Sciences I. Required of all graduate students in nutrition.
Topic 2: Carbohydrates and Fiber.
Topic 3: Lipids.
Topic 4: Vitamins and Minerals.
Topic 5: Minerals.
Topic 6: Molecular Nutritional Sciences.
Topic 7: Advances in Nutritional Sciences II. Required of all graduate students in nutrition.
Topic 8: Clinical Nutrition. Additional prerequisite: Nutrition 370 or the equivalent or consent of instructor.
Topic 9: Nutrition, Immunology, and Cancer.
Topic 10: Geriatric Nutrition and Metabolism. Study of how aging influences nutrient requirements and metabolism at the biochemical and molecular level. Discussion of dietary changes to offset the effects of aging and to improve quality of life.
Topic 11: Nutrition, Cancer, and Development. The role of nutrition in development from embryo to adult, the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cancer, and the ability of nutrients to affect development and disease.
Topic 12: Nutritional Immunology. Nutrition 390 (Topic 9) and 390 (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 13: Nutrigenomics. Examine the interactions between nutrition and multi-level "omics (e.g., genome, transcriptome, methylome) as they relate to chronic disease and health. Includes a focus on gene-diet interactions in the context of population genetic variation and the bidirectional molecular interactions that influence gene and protein expression as well as epigenetic modification. Nutrition 390 (Topic 11) and 390 (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Theories of Nutrition Behavior. Explore and examine nutrition-related behavior through the application of health behavior theories and models. Includes theories such as the Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, Diffusion of Innovations, Transtheoretical Model, Social Support, and Social Ecological Model. Investigate theoretical constructs, benefits and limitations of each theory/model, considerations needed for unique populations or behaviors, and how to develop a theory-based program plan. Nutrition 390 (Topic: Theories of Nutrition Behavior) and 390 (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Topic 15: Principles of Epidemiology in Nutritional Sciences. Examine the role of epidemiological methods as the basis for selection of study design and data collection tools in nutrition research such as dietary tools, biomarkers of diet or disease, and anthropometric measurements like obesity. Examine the interpretation of study results in nutrition research. Nutrition 390 (Topic: Prin Epidemiology in Nutr Sci) and 390 (Topic 15) may not both be counted.
NTR 390.1 Advances in Nutritional Sciences I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.10 Geriatric Nutrition and Metabolism 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.12 Nutritional Immunology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.13 Nutrigenomics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.14 Theories of Nutrition Behavior 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.15 Principles of Epidemiology in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.2 Carbohydrates and Fiber 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.3 Lipids 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.4 Vitamins and Minerals 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.5 Minerals 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.6 Molecular Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.7 Advances in Nutritional Sciences II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 390.8 Clinical Nutrition 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Nutrition 370 or the equivalent or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392 Topics in Research Problems in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Biochemical Nutrition.
Topic 2: Nutrient Requirements.
Topic 3: Nutrition and Cancer.
Topic 4: Nutrition and Immunology.
Topic 5: Food Sciences.
Topic 6: Clinical Nutrition.
Topic 7: Nutrition Education.
Topic 8: Developmental Nutrition.
Topic 9: Foodservice Systems.
Topic 10: Nutrition and Metabolism.
Topic 11: Obesity.
Topic 12: Nutrition as Medicine. Nutrition 392 (Topic 1) and 392 (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 13: Nutrition and Disease Prevention. Explore the role of nutrition as a critical preventive measure for both acute and chronic disease. Examine and evaluate the current research supporting the role of nutrition as a preventative therapy. Nutrition 392 (Topic: Nutrition/Disease Prevention) and 392 (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Evidence Synthesis and Communications. Introduction to evidence synthesis and communications in nutritional sciences and dietetics. Learn how to evaluate evidence from basic, clinical, and/or translational research and translate the findings and impact to those within your respective field of study as well as across disciplines. Explore hands-on experiences through the completion of article critiques, peer and self-reviews, and the development of scientific presentations to build skills in these areas. Nutrition 392 (Topic: Evidence Synthesis/Commun) and 392 (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
NTR 392.10 Nutrition and Metabolism 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.11 Obesity 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.12 Nutrition as Medicine 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.13 Nutrition and Disease Prevention 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.14 Evidence Synthesis and Communications 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.2 Nutrient Requirements 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.3 Nutrition and Cancer 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.4 Nutrition and Immunology 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.5 Food Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.6 Clinical Nutrition 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.7 Nutrition Education 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.8 Developmental Nutrition 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392.9 Foodservice Systems 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 392R Research Hours in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 194, 294, 394 Topics in Graduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: General Nutrition. Restrictions: Required of all students.
Topic 2: Clinical Nutrition.
Topic 3: Molecular and Cellular Nutrition.
Topic 4: Nutrition, Immunology, and Disease.
Topic 5: Nutrition through the Life Cycle.
Topic 6: Study Design and Research Methods. Nutrition 194, 294, 394 (Topic 1) and Nutrition 194, 294, 394 (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
NTR 194.2, 294.2, 394.2 Clinical Nutrition 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 194.3, 294.3, 394.3 Molecular and Cellular Nutrition 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 194.4, 294.4, 394.4 Nutrition, Immunology, and Disease 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 194.5, 294.5, 394.5 Nutrition through the Life Cycle 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 194.6, 294.6, 394.6 Study Design and Research Methods 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 397C, 697C Conference Course in Nutritional Sciences 3,6 Hours
1,2 Lecture Hours 6,12 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
NTR 698 Thesis 6 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: For 698A, graduate standing in nutrition and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Nutrition 698A.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
NTR 398R Master's Report 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in nutrition and consent of the supervising professor.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
NTR 398T Supervised Teaching in Nutrition 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and appointment as a teaching assistant.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
NTR 399W, 699W, 999W Dissertation 3,6,9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral