Nutritional Science Courses

NUTG 203. Special Problems in Nutritional Science. 3 crs. Independent in-depth study of a special topic in nutritional science. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

NUTG 208. Nutrition in Aging. 2 crs. Analyzes the nutrition and biochemical aspects of aging, along with the nutritional needs of the elderly.

NUTG 284. Community Nutrition. 3 crs. Provides nutrition education and community action programs to improve nutrition. Fall semester only.

NUTG 285. International Nutrition. 3 crs. An in-depth discussion of the nutritional problems faced by people in developing countries and how these nutritional problems affect the quality of their lives. Fall only.

NUTG 301. Thesis in Nutritional Sciences. 3 crs. Research for the M.S. degree. Prereq.: Consent of adviser.

NUTG 302. Thesis in Nutritional Sciences. 1 cr. Proposal writing. Prereq.: Consent of adviser.

NUTG 303. Thesis in Nutritional Sciences. 6 crs. Research for the M.S. degree. Prereq.: Consent of adviser.

NUTG 310. Graduate Seminar. 1 cr. Review and interpretation of the scientific literature in nutrition. Prereq.: Biochemistry and Nutrition.

NUTG 311. Carbohydrates and Energy Metabolism. 2 crs. Explores the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates in health and disease. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 312. Proteins. 3 crs. Study of the utilization of protein and amino acids for growth and maintenance. Fall only. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 313. Lipids. 3 crs. Analyzes the functions and metabolism of the various classes of dietary lipids. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 314. Vitamins. 3 crs. Discusses the metabolic roles and deficiency syndromes of vitamins: Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 315. Minerals. 3 crs. Investigates the metabolic functions of mineral elements and their interrelationships. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 316. Evaluation of Nutritional Status. 3 crs. Presents techniques for assessing nutritional status and interpretation of data. Spring semester only. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 317. Community Nutrition Organization and Administration. 3 crs. Survey and analysis of community nutrition agencies and operations. Fall only.

NUTG 318. Techniques in Community Nutrition. 2 crs. Offers methodology and procedures for projects in community nutrition. Spring semester only.

NUTG 319. Research Techniques in Experimental Nutrition. 4 crs. Presents laboratory analytical biochemical methods used in animal and human nutrition experimentation. Fall only. Prereq.: Biochemistry.

NUTG 401. Research in Nutrition. 3 crs.

NUTG 403. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-3 crs.