Nutrition: NTR

Lower-Division Courses

NTR X06. Fundamentals of Nutrition.

Essential food components and their functions in life processes.

NTR X07. Introductory Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to processing and preparation techniques.

NTR X07L. Introductory Food Science Laboratory.

NTR X12. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences.

Biochemical, physiological, and cellular functions of energy macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the scientific basis for current dietary and nutrient recommendations. Designed for science majors.

NTR X12H. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: Honors.

Biochemical, molecular, and cellular functions of nutrients with emphasis on primary scientific literature and current methodology.

NTR X12L. Introduction to Nutritional Science Laboratory.

Collection and evaluation of dietary intake data, nutrient composition of food, and survey of dietetic practice.

NTR X12R. Research in Nutritional Sciences.

Introduction to biochemical and molecular biological techniques, enzyme and coenzyme assays, dietary analysis and assessment protocols, and statistical methods in nutritional sciences. Preparation of a scholarly paper and oral presentation of research findings.

NTR X15. Nutrition through the Life Cycle.

Adapting nutrition recommendations to physiological changes throughout the life span.

NTR X16. Culture and Food.

Influence of culture on foodways around the world.

NTR X17L. Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Education.

Explore the fundamentals of nutrition assessment, nutrition education, and behavior change theories as well as their application to the care of individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Analyze the use of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary intake data assessments for effective care of individuals. Identify strategies for successful development and implementation of nutrition education planning using behavior change theory as the guide for development.

NTR X18. Assessment of Nutritional Status.

Assessment of nutritional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary intake data, and development and implementation of effective care for individuals.

NTR X18L. Assessment of Nutritional Status Laboratory.

NTR X19S. Topics in Nutrition.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

NTR X55. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition.

Supervised individual undergraduate research in nutrition.

NTR X72C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics.

Supervised practice in health care facilities.

NTR X72F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management.

Supervised practice in food service facilities.

NTR X74P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics.

Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietetics.

NTR X97C. Conference Course in Nutritional Sciences.

Upper-Division Courses

NTR X21. International Nutrition: The Developing World.

Nutrition-related issues in the developing world, including nutrient deficiency and disease, concerns in vulnerable populations (pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and old age), and food aid.

NTR X24. Advanced Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to the development of food products.

NTR X24L. Advanced Food Science Laboratory.

Individual research project on food product development and evaluation.

NTR X26. Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism.

Integration of nutrition, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology. Focuses on the cellular and molecular basis of nutrition-related diseases and nutrient-gene interactions.

NTR X26L. Nutritional Sciences Laboratory.

Basic laboratory techniques in nutritional sciences.

NTR X27L. Advanced Food Science Laboratory.

Apply fundamentals of nutrition science, food science, and chemistry to scientific research in creating a novel food product for a chosen target audience. Explore food science, food research and development, fundamentals of nutrition, ingredient functionality, food product sensory evaluation, scientific inquiry, study design, and science communication. Design and execute a scientific study by engineering a unique food product, create scientific abstracts, and create and participate in scientific poster sessions.

NTR X29S. Topics in Nutrition.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

NTR X30. Nutrition Education and Counseling.

Application of counseling and learning theories to the care of individuals and groups in community and clinical settings.

NTR X30L. Advanced Nutrition Assessment and Counseling.

Examine the fundamentals and application of nutrition assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and behavior change theories to the care of individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Explore the use of nutrition focused physical exam, nutrition care process standardized language, anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary intake data assessments for effective care of individuals. Identify the implementation of nutrition counseling techniques and communication skills through the understanding of behavior change in individuals.

NTR X31. International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies.

Explores the nutritional concerns of different countries, environmental aspects of food supply, and social policies needed to balance supply with demand in a sustainable manner.

NTR X32. Community Nutrition.

National and international issues in public health and nutrition programs.

NTR X34. Foodservice Systems Management.

Procurement, production, and service delivery in foodservice systems.

NTR X34L. Laboratory in Foodservice Systems.

NTR X37. Principles of Epidemiology in Nutritional Sciences .

Introduction the role of epidemiology 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. Emphasis on interpretation of study results in nutrition research.

NTR X38H. Issues in Nutrition and Health: Honors.

Identifying, reading, analyzing, writing, and presenting scientific research on selected subjects in nutrition and human health. Detailed literature review as preparation for an honors research thesis.

NTR X38W. Issues in Nutrition and Health.

Identifying, reading, analyzing, writing, and presenting scientific research on selected topics in nutrition and human health.

NTR X39L. Experimental Methods and Design in Nutritional Sciences.

Explore nutritional sciences methods and research. Examine overall study design, observational and intervention studies, animal and cell-based research in nutritional sciences, nutritional research assessment methods (such as dietary assessment and biomarkers), and research ethics. Practice assessing and interpreting research findings to evaluate scientific research in nutritional sciences and nutritional epidemiology.

NTR X42. Advanced Nutritional Sciences.

Biochemical and molecular biological aspects of carbohydrate, fat, and amino acid metabolism.

NTR X43. Vitamins and Minerals.

Biomedical, cellular and molecular, and clinical aspects of vitamins, minerals, and water.

NTR X44M. Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory.

Advanced laboratory techniques in nutrition assessment and research.

NTR X45C. Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy I.

Application of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of clients in the practice setting.

NTR X45M. Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy II.

Application of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of patients in health care facilities.

NTR X52. Topics in Field Experience in Nutrition.

NTR X53. Field Experience in International Nutrition.

Supervised study abroad experience designed to help students understand nutrition science issues, applications, related health care practices in a global environment, and other cultures. Students work in schools, hospitals, or similar settings to gain professional experience with food science and dietetics.

NTR X55. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition.

Supervised individual undergraduate research in nutrition.

NTR X55H. Honors Research.

Research in biological, biochemical, or nutritional science, coordinated with readings of scientific literature, and a written research report for each semester in which credit is sought.

NTR X55M. Advanced Food Systems Management.

Financial control, quality assurance, personnel administration, foodservice equipment, layout and design in foodservice operations. Analysis and evaluation of an organized foodservice operation.

NTR X60. Selected Topics in Applied Nutrition.

NTR X62. Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice.

Identification of standards and discussion of current issues in ethics and credentialing for dietetics practice.

NTR X65. Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X65.2. Nutrition and Genes.

Interactions between nutrients and gene expression, including heredity, gene regulation, metabolic disease, developmental abnormalities, and molecular techniques.

NTR X65.4. Obesity and Metabolic Health.

Examines the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of adult and childhood obesity, and the metabolic disorders related to obesity.

NTR X65.5. 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.

NTR X65.6. 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.

NTR X65.7. 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.

NTR X65L. Experiential Learning in Community Engagement.

Implement hands-on community engagement activities, such as gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons through the experiential learning laboratory within community/school settings to improve nutrition and health and decrease the incidence of chronic diseases. Apply the fundamental principles of nutrition through activities such as food gardening to planting to maintaining a school garden; work within school cultures/constraints to improve the school nutrition/gardening culture; apply effective communication, classroom management/engagement, and teaching skills in working with the public, community leaders, and administrators; and evaluate nutrition programs in schools.

NTR X66L. Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences.

Focuses on state-of-the-art research in nutrition, including biochemistry and molecular biological techniques for nutrient-gene interactions, enzyme and coenzyme functions, and nutrient analysis of biologic materials. Includes data analysis and statistical methods.

NTR X67. Undergraduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X70. Medical Nutrition Therapy I.

The role of nutrition in prevention and treatment of chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease.

NTR X71. Medical Nutrition Therapy II.

Nutritional care of critically ill patients, including techniques of nutrition support.

NTR X72C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics.

Supervised practice in health care facilities.

NTR X72F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management.

Supervised practice in food service facilities.

NTR X73S. Practicum in Dietetic Administration.

Supervised practice in the administration of food and nutrition programs.

NTR X74C. Practicum in Community Dietetics.

Supervised practice in one or more community-based nutrition programs.

NTR X74P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics.

Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietetics.

NTR X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Supervised individual research on a special topic in nutrition; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research.

NTR X97C. Conference Course in Nutritional Sciences.

Graduate Courses

NTR X55. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition.

Supervised individual undergraduate research in nutrition.

NTR X72C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics.

Supervised practice in health care facilities.

NTR X72F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management.

Supervised practice in food service facilities.

NTR X74P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics.

Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietetics.

NTR X80K. Topics in Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X80K.1. Experimental Nutrition.

NTR X80K.2. Nutritional Immunology.

NTR X80K.3. Experimental Design and Statistics.

NTR X80K.4. Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics.

NTR X80K.5. Carcinogenesis.

NTR X80K.6. Nutritional Biochemistry.

NTR X90. Topics in Recent Advances in Nutritional Science.

NTR X90.1. Advances in Nutritional Sciences I.

NTR X90.10. 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.

NTR X90.12. Nutritional Immunology.

NTR X90.13. 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.

NTR X90.14. 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.

NTR X90.15. 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.

NTR X90.2. Carbohydrates and Fiber.

NTR X90.3. Lipids.

NTR X90.4. Vitamins and Minerals.

NTR X90.5. Minerals.

NTR X90.6. Molecular Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X90.7. Advances in Nutritional Sciences II.

NTR X90.8. Clinical Nutrition.

NTR X92. Topics in Research Problems in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X92.10. Nutrition and Metabolism.

NTR X92.11. Obesity.

NTR X92.12. Nutrition as Medicine.

NTR X92.13. 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.

NTR X92.14. 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.

NTR X92.2. Nutrient Requirements.

NTR X92.3. Nutrition and Cancer.

NTR X92.4. Nutrition and Immunology.

NTR X92.5. Food Sciences.

NTR X92.6. Clinical Nutrition.

NTR X92.7. Nutrition Education.

NTR X92.8. Developmental Nutrition.

NTR X92.9. Foodservice Systems.

NTR X92R. Research Hours in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X94. Topics in Graduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X94.2. Clinical Nutrition.

NTR X94.3. Molecular and Cellular Nutrition.

NTR X94.4. Nutrition, Immunology, and Disease.

NTR X94.5. Nutrition through the Life Cycle.

NTR X94.6. Study Design and Research Methods.

NTR X97C. Conference Course in Nutritional Sciences.

NTR X98. Thesis.

NTR X98R. Master's Report.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.

NTR X98T. Supervised Teaching in Nutrition.

Teaching under close supervision; group meetings, individual conferences, and reports.

NTR X99W. Dissertation.

Professional Courses

NTR X55. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition.

Supervised individual undergraduate research in nutrition.

NTR X72C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics.

Supervised practice in health care facilities.

NTR X72F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management.

Supervised practice in food service facilities.

NTR X74P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics.

Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietetics.

NTR X97C. Conference Course in Nutritional Sciences.