Nutritional Sciences Courses

NUTR510: Nutrition in the Life Cycle

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Olivia Anderson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Introductory biology and introductory chemistry
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: Nutrition in the Life Cycle will cover nutritional needs of individuals during critical stages of development. Students will learn about the biological basis for nutritional requirements in normal development and maintaining health in adulthood. Consequences of over- and under-nutrition and how to identify and address these issues will be discussed.
• This course is cross-listed with PUBHLTH310.

NUTR518: Food Literacy for All

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: None
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course offers a unique opportunity for students to gain an interdisciplinary overview of crises and opportunities in today's food system through a weekly lecture series bringing high-profile speakers to campus from diverse sectors: academia, grassroots movements, public health, farming, and more. Designed as an academic-community partnership, the course is led by a UM faculty member (Leung) with a leader in food justice in Detroit (Hebron), along with the program manager of the UM Sustainable Food Systems Initiative (Shapiro).
• Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the term "food system" and influencing factors 2) Discuss how food systems impact public and environmental health 3) Describe strategies to promote health equity within local and national food systems 4) Propose opportunities for improving the food system and the social and environmental levels
• This course is cross-listed with EAS 639 ENVIRON 314 PUBHLTH 318 (pending) in the SEAS, LSA Program in the Environment, SPH department.

NUTR525: U.s. Food Policy

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: None
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course examines how food policies in the U.S. are developed and implemented as well as their impacts on public health, food security and societal well-being. It also examines theories of the policy process and frameworks for undertaking policy analysis.
• Learning Objectives: During this course, students will: 1) read and critically assess empirical analyses of U.S. food policies through texts, scientific articles, and policy case studies; 2) practice communicating critical analysis of research and policies through formal presentations; 3) facilitate in-class discussion and debate amongst peers; 4) practice developing legislative histories and policy memos that involve critical analysis of the policy process; 5) practice receiving constructive feedback from peers and incorporating it into theoretical thinking and writing; and 6) provide respectful and thoughtful feedback to their peers.

NUTR540: Maternal and Child Nutrition

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s):
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the nutritional requirements of pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Main topics include: physiologic and metabolic adaptations of pregnancy and lactation, maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, composition of human milk and formula, feeding practices of infants and toddlers, and the nutrient requirements of infants, children, and adolescents. At the conclusion of this course, students will have gained a sufficient foundation in maternal and child nutrition to better understand the relevant scientific literature. Didactic lectures and guest presentations accompanied by class discussions will provide a breadth of maternal and child nutrition knowledge.

NUTR555: Foundations of Sustainable Food Systems

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None.
• Advisory Prerequisites: An introductory course in biology, environmental science, ecology, urban planning, food policy, epidemiology, and/or human nutrition
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course teaches about food systems through interdisciplinary, experiential learning and dialogue-based inquiry. In addition to learning how to bridge worldviews and apply systems thinking, students will study the unique perspectives of public health nutritionists involved in addressing complex food systems problems.

NUTR578: Practical Projects

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter, Spring-Summer term(s) for residential students;
• 1-4 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: Practical Projects is the application of theory and principles of Nutritional Sciences to individual community-based public health settings. Course requirements include an approved practical project related to Nutritional Sciences in consultation with a faculty advisor. The experience is documented in an integrative paper demonstrating the scientific application of NS theories and principles to the practical project. May be elected more than once. Enrollment is limited to NS students with at least two full terms completed prior to registration.

NUTR593: Food Security, Policy, and Programs

• Graduate level
• Both Residential and Online MPH
• This is a second year course for Online students
• Fall term(s) for residential students; Fall term(s) for online MPH students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students; 3 credit hour(s) for online MPH students;
• Instructor(s):
• Prerequisites: PUBHLTH511
• Advisory Prerequisites: None
• Description: This course is a critical exploration of the health issues related to domestic food security, food policy, and food programs, with a focus on maternal and child health. We will examine the array of negative health outcomes associated with food insecurity, discuss potential mechanisms underlying these associations, how food policy is made, the intersection of food policy with public health nutrition, and the influence of federal food assistance programs on diet-related outcomes for children and families.
• Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the terminology and measurement of food insecurity 2. Understand families’ lived experiences of food insecurity 3. Articulate the process for creating federal food policy and national dietary guidelines 4. Participate in the policy process through public comment 5. Identify the primary federal food assistance programs that serve the MCH population and their recent policy changes 6. Critically evaluate research on food security and food policy 7. Develop strong written and verbal communication skills

NUTR601: Interprofessional Education And Teamwork For The Dietetics Professional

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Susan Aaronson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the Dietetics program
• Description: This course will familiarize dietetics students with IPE through the lens of an allied health team and the patient perspective. Learners will examine their unique role as the nutrition expert on an interprofessional team. Using the IPE online modules, LIFE program and in-person workshops with the instructor.
• Learning Objectives: LIFE Learning Objectives: 1.)Articulate understanding of interprofessional team roles and the value of each role in effective healthcare of patients and the community. 2.)Develop team work skills to work cooperatively and interdependently as a team member demonstrating preparedness, engagement and active collaboration using one’s unique professional knowledge and skills. 3.)Identify and describe responses, reactions, interactions of the various professional service providers that patients and families found beneficial or non-beneficial in their healthcare experience. 4.)Examine and articulate increased awareness of one’s own beliefs, culture, values and biases and how these impact engagement and care of patients and families. 5.)Identify and articulate an understanding of the social determinants impacting an individual patient’s illness experience and the impact on patient coping and functioning across the continuum of diagnosis, treatment and health outcomes. 6.)Consider a social-ecological model to reflect on diverse and multi-faceted dimensions of an individual patient-experience of illness including one’s sense of self, relationships, physical, mental and spiritual functioning, coping, etc. IPE module Learning Objectives: -Understand the value, context, and significance of IPE during health professional training to improve future licensed practice and patient health outcomes -Recognize and describe the 5 IPE competencies -Identify the attributes of a functioning interprofessional team, including how you might contribute to an effective team -Identify how diverse social identities and backgrounds of an interprofessional team (including the patient) will impact how care is delivered and received Overall course Learning Objectives: -Learn about and engage in interprofessional education (IPE) -Utilize reflective skills for lifelong learning -Express yourself as the nutritional professional -Seek feedback to meet and exceed personal standards of performance -Articulate the impact that your public health nutrition experiences have on yourself and society -Build and sustain a network of professional relationships

NUTR602: Professional Communication In The Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Sarah Ball (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Only open to MPH students and MS NUTR with a dietetics subplan
• Description: This course provides future nutrition professionals with the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively with the public, consumers, organizations, and other professionals by disseminating evidence?based food and nutrition information in a meaningful way. Overall, this course aims to integrate goals, experiences, strengths, and growth as a public health nutrition expert through effective communication.
• Learning Objectives: Apply effective and ethical communication skills and techniques to achieve desired goals and outcomes. Select mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. Communicate at the appropriate level and understands emotions and emotional situations. Engage in self-reflective practice activities to develop and maintain ongoing competence and professional behaviors. Disseminate skills, knowledge, and data obtained from summer experience or research work. Apply feedback to meet and exceed personal standards of performance. Develop confidence in your expertise as a nutrition public health professional.

NUTR603: Leadership, Management And Entrepreneurship For Dietetics

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Susan Aaronson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: Dietetics student and NUTR 601 and NUTR 602
• Description: This course will continue the professional development series of dietetic students introducing them to the leadership and management skills needed to be successful RD's. The course aims to provide students with an overview of the Management of Food and Nutrition Programs and Services.
• Learning Objectives: Demonstrates leadership skills to guide practice. Applies principles of organization management. Applies project management principles to achieve project goals and objectives.

NUTR610: Evolutionary Nutrition: Implications for Human Health

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Edward Ruiz-Narvaez (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: NUTR 630 and NUTR 631
• Description: Dietary and cultural shifts/innovations (for example, cooking, domestication of plants and animals) during human origins may have been acted as evolutionary forces shaping the physiology and metabolism as well as the genome of early humans. Exposure to modern diets may result in a mismatch of old adaptations to a new environment, potentially leading to so-called "diseases of civilization" such as hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. In this course, we will discuss human nutrition from an evolutionary perspective. We will critically review scientific theories (e.g. thrifty gene hypothesis) explaining how mismatch between old adaptations and modern diets affect human health. This evolutionary analysis may shed new light on the epidemics of "diseases of civilization" and may help to inform public health interventions. Students are expected to be very active participants of class discussions.
• Learning Objectives: After taking this course, students will: -Be able to explain human adaptations to dietary shifts over evolutionary time. -Be able to discuss scientific theories about the mismatch between modern diets and old adaptations. -Understand how an evolutionary perspective may help to explain current population health problems.

NUTR621: Eating Disorders Prevention & Treatment

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Kendrin Sonneville (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: STAT250 or STAT280 or BIOSTATS501/521 (concurrent)
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course is designed to introduce students to eating disorders using a public health framework. Students will be exposed to key concepts and controversies in the eating disorders field.

NUTR624: Nutritional Epidemiology

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Ana Baylin (Residential);
• Prerequisites: EPID 503 or 600 or EPID 601 or PUBHLTH512; (C- or better)] and [BIOSTAT 501 or 521; (C- or better)]
• Description: This course is designed for Master and PhD students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences who are interested in conducting or better interpreting epidemiologic studies on nutrition and disease. The course will review methodological issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of studies investigating the relationship between diet and disease.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR624 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Assess the primary strengths and weaknesses of different methods to collect nutrition information at the population level, including sources of error and approaches to reduce error	NUTR624
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Apply methods of nutritional epidemiology for the evaluation of diet/disease relationships	NUTR624
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Identify the primary strengths and weaknesses of the different methods that can be used to collect nutrition information	NUTR624

NUTR626: Controversial Topics In Nutrition

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Ana Baylin (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: Encouraged to have some introductory knowledge of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This public health oriented course will provide students the opportunity to advance their knowledge in nutrition and health research from a population perspective and help them to better interpret epidemiologic studies on nutrition

NUTR630: Principles of Nutritional Science

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Dave Bridges (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course presents foundational knowledge on nutritional metabolism of macronutrients. The digestion, absorption, transport, utilization and storage of macronutrients in humans are the focus. This course integrates biochemical and physiological aspects of nutrient utilization, interactions and metabolic regulation in humans.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR630 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Describe physiological functioning of the digestive tract following nutrient intake through application of an anatomical visualization	NUTR630
NUTR		MPH	Explain how macro- and micronutrient intake drive metabolic pathways and physiological function	NUTR630, NUTR631
NUTR		MS	Predict consequences that result from defects in specific metabolic pathways, including vitamin and macronutrient deficiencies or inborn errors of metabolism	NUTR630
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Predict the consequences of nutrient deficiencies or excesses based on principles of macronutrient and micronutrient biochemistry	NUTR630, NUTR631, Doctoral Qualifying Exam
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Predict how genetic variations in enzymes, nutrient transporters or regulators could affect human health and disease	NUTR630, NUTR631, NUTR638, Doctoral Qualifying Exam
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Evaluate the biochemical basis of energy generating and consuming pathways, including their role in energy balance	NUTR630
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Explain how biochemical nature of different carbohydrates/fats/proteins relates to nutritional quality	NUTR630
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Apply knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients to nutrition policies and programs addressing health of populations	NUTR630, NUTR631

NUTR631: Metabolism of Vitamins & Minerals

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Young-Ah Seo (Residential);
• Prerequisites: EHS 630
• Description: This course provides an in-depth introduction to vitamin and mineral metabolism with particular emphasis on nutrient bioavailability and absorption, transport and tissue accumulation, regulation of nutrient metabolism and homeostasis, and nutrient function. Other topics include the health effects of inadequate and excessive micronutrient intake, methods used to estimate nutrient requirements and establish nutrient intake reference and upper limit levels. The depth of micronutrient metabolism covered in this course will provide a sufficient background for students to better understand the scientific literature of individual micronutrients. The course will consist of lectures on the major metabolic/regulatory topics for each micronutrient as well as discussions of nutrient-related topics from the current scientific literature.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR631 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Explain how macro- and micronutrient intake drive metabolic pathways and physiological function	NUTR630, NUTR631
NUTR		MS	Deduce how specific micronutrient deficiencies relate to poor health including the mechanism(s) of action	NUTR631
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Predict the consequences of nutrient deficiencies or excesses based on principles of macronutrient and micronutrient biochemistry	NUTR630, NUTR631, Doctoral Qualifying Exam
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Predict how genetic variations in enzymes, nutrient transporters or regulators could affect human health and disease	NUTR630, NUTR631, NUTR638, Doctoral Qualifying Exam
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Explain how the biological nature of vitamins and minerals relates to population health	NUTR631
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Apply knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients to nutrition policies and programs addressing health of populations	NUTR630, NUTR631

NUTR633: Evaluation of Global Nutrition Programs

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: At least one foundational course in both biostatistics and epidemiology.
• Description: This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of program evaluation with an emphasis on global nutrition programs. The course will create a space for discussion and practice in which knowledge can be applied to current global nutrition issues through research and critical analysis.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR633 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Develop appropriate designs to rigorously monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and policies in diverse contexts	NUTR633, NUTR650, NUTR677
NUTR		MPH	Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633

NUTR635: Food Service And Culinary Science

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Susan Aaronson, Patti Ramos, (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Graduate Dietetics Students Only
• Description: This course, designed for graduate Dietetics students, examines food system management principles with a culinary science lens. Using food service systems model as a guide, students will examine food composition and how changes during processing, purchasing, preparation, and cooking intersect with management theories for individuals and food service establishments.
• Learning Objectives: Demonstrates knowledge of and is able to manage food preparation techniques. Evaluates the chemical nature and composition of food on food quality, acceptability and compatibility. Integrates knowledge of chemistry and food science as it pertains to food and nutrition product development and when making modifications to food. Integrates knowledge of maximizing sustainability, food and water waste, reusable/biodegradable items, local and global produce sourcing and access to food. Applies knowledge of food eating patterns and food trends. Integrates knowledge of maximizing sustainability, food and water waste, reusable/biodegradable items, local and global produce sourcing and access to food. Applies and demonstrates an understanding of agricultural practices and processes. Develops and leads implementation of risk management strategies and programs.

NUTR636: Medical Nutrition Therapy I

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Liz Hudson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR 630
• Description: Medical nutrition therapy and disease pathophysiology taught for malnutrition, starvation, metabolic stress, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetes and neoplasm. Current controversies are briefly introduced. Clinical nutrition screening, assessment, use of clinical laboratory data, and physical assessment are also introduced.

NUTR637: Medical Nutrition Therapy II

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Liz Hudson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: EHS 636
• Description: Applies nutrition support principles to various clinical disease states. Covers topics such as regulation of fluid and electrolytes in nutrition support, acid-base balance, and other aspects of parenteral nutrition. In addition, the pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, renal and liver disease is taught.

NUTR639: Pathophysiology of Obesity

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Peter Mancuso (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR 630
• Description: This course provides a framework for understanding the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of obesity. The course content will emphasize the influence of physiologic factors that contribute to overconsumption of food, the pathophysiologic consequences of obesity, and current methods of treatment.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR639 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Suggest interventions that address the role of the environment, food, and lifestyle choices to enhance wellness in diverse individuals and populations	NUTR639
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Articulate potential mechanisms by which specific dietary, behavioral factors, and physical activity contribute to weight gain and loss	NUTR639

NUTR640: Nutritional Assessment

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s):
• Prerequisites: EHS 630, Nutrition Science
• Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the methods and approaches for conducting nutrition assessment of individuals and populations throughout the lifecycle. The course is structured into three assessment components: dietary, biochemical, and body size and body composition. Main topics include in-depth overview of the assessment methods, strengths and limitations of methodology, evaluation and interpretation of assessment data, sources of measurement errors, validity of assessment methods, and basic analytical approaches used to interpret assessment data.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR640 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals & groups, and investigate diet and disease relationships	NUTR640
NUTR		MS	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals & groups, and investigate diet and disease relationships	NUTR640
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Propose appriopriate nutritional assessment methodologies in a research context	NUTR640
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals, monitor progress of programs, and investigate diet/disease relationships	NUTR640

NUTR642: Community Nutrition

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s):
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: You will learn about the principles and programs developed to improve the nutritional status of individuals and groups in a community. Didactic lectures and guest presentations accompanied by a community assessment and a nutrition education project provide students the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge through a hands-on approach.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR642 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633
NUTR		MPH	Explain dietary influences on health outcomes, and identify population-based strategies to improve nutritional health	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677

NUTR646: Approaches In Nutrition Counseling

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Kendrin Sonneville (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: The aim of this course is to familiarize dietetics students with counseling strategies that can be used for nutrition behavior change, including motivational interviewing. Students will participate in counseling activities/role-plays to practice motivational interviewing skills. This course has a strong emphasis on client/patient-centered counseling and cultural humility.

NUTR650: Socio-ecological Approaches to Child and Adolescent Nutrition

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Kate Bauer (Residential);
• Prerequisites: graduate student status,graduate student status
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course utilizes a socio-ecological approach to provide a comprehensive introduction to issues and current debates related to public health nutrition among children and adolescents. Throughout the semester, woven through all of these topics, there will be extensive consideration of appropriate research methodologies and critical reading of current scientific literature.
• Syllabus for NUTR650

Concentration Competencies that NUTR650 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Develop appropriate designs to rigorously monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and policies in diverse contexts	NUTR633, NUTR650, NUTR677
NUTR		MPH	Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633
NUTR		MPH	Explain dietary influences on health outcomes, and identify population-based strategies to improve nutritional health	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Demonstrate familiarity of behavioral change theories and conceptual frameworks relevant to nutrition interventions in clinical and/or community contexts	NUTR650

NUTR651: Physical Activity and Nutrition

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Peter Mancuso (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR 630 KINES 540,,NUTR 630 KINES 540,NUTR 630 KINES 540,,NUTR 630 KINES 540
• Description: Students will learn about the impact of physical activity on the nutrition requirements in active individuals and special populations with chronic disease. Students will also learn how to use exercise and diet modification for weight loss and maintenance through lectures and hands on activities.
• This course is cross-listed with KINES 543 in the Kinesiology department.

NUTR677: Physical Growth and Maturation

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Karen Peterson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: BIOSTAT 501 or 521
• Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and methods to assess human physical growth and maturational tempo from conception through adolescence and among women of reproductive age. The selection, measurement, and interpretation of anthropometric indicators of growth and maturational tempo are discussed in detail. Public health applications are considered, including the use and limitations of reference growth curves; population trends in obesity, maturation, and stature; growth monitoring in the U.S. and in international public health settings and environmental influences on physical growth and maturation. Students will gain technical expertise in basic analysis and interpretation of growth data from population studies.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR677 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Develop appropriate designs to rigorously monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and policies in diverse contexts	NUTR633, NUTR650, NUTR677
NUTR		MPH	Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633
NUTR		MPH	Explain dietary influences on health outcomes, and identify population-based strategies to improve nutritional health	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677

NUTR688: Research Topics in Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 0.5 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Susan Aaronson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: This course will introduce students to current topics in nutrition research. Students will attend seminars focused on research that will demonstrate the impact of nutrition on human health. Students are encouraged to pose questions to the speaker and write 5-7 bullet points that provide a summary of each presentation.
• This course is cross-listed with .

Concentration Competencies that NUTR688 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MS	Interpret key findings from advanced nutritional research	NUTR688, NUTR698/9
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Describe findings from presentations of novel nutritional research	NUTR688
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	integrate findings of novel nutrition research with existing knowledge of nutritional epidemiology	NUTR688
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Integrate findings from presentations of novel nutritional research with existing knowledge of nutritional interventions	NUTR688

NUTR690: Supervised Experiential Learning

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 0.5-3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Liz Hudson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the Department of Nutritional Sciences MPH or MS (Clinical Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences) Dietetics program.
• Description: This course will provide Supervised Experiential Learning hours for students enrolled in the Dietetics, Path to RDN training program. The course will integrated experiential learning each semester, relevant to the didactic content.
• Learning Objectives: See syllabus for list of competencies that are specific to each course section.
• This course is cross-listed with .

NUTR691: Research Seminar For Clinical Nutrition I

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Olivia Anderson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: This course will support the development and preliminary defense of your clinical nutrition project proposal. You will actively learn about the steps required to create a strong research project proposal. Areas that we will focus on during class include, but are not limited to: conducting a literature review, developing a research aims, technical writing, addressing prioritized clinical audiences, and addressing feasibility. You will apply these various topics through activities such as small group share-outs, small group assistance on research methods development, writing workshops, journal clubs, or drafting communication to your advisors. Your work will culminate in a project proposal with an associated presentation (aka “defense of your project proposal”). Overall, this course will prepare you to embark on your individual clinical research journey.
• Learning Objectives: Familiarize yourself with health equity communication framework (or similar frameworks) and its application to clinical research and outward facing deliverables Conduct appropriate literature searches on relevant nutrition research Understand the components of a research manuscript Formulate a scientific research question and aims for a clinical research project Develop the major components of a research project proposal ??Practice oral presentation skills to defend your research project proposal

NUTR692: Research Seminar For Clinical Nutrition II

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Olivia Anderson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR 691
• Description: This course aims to support your development into an independent clinical researcher. You will learn about and engage in special topics applicable to being a successful clinical researcher including, but not limited to, the peer review process and conducting a journal club. This course also offers dedicated research time to actively work on your clinical project. This dedicated time will be in-class with opportunities for various support systems such as peer review or presenting on progress. Overall, this course will prepare you to embark on your individual research journey.
• Learning Objectives: Evaluate the components of a research manuscript Communicate with clinical dietitians to learn about their research work ??Practice oral presentation skills for different types of research presentations (e.g., journal club, progress report) Collaborate professionally with research team members (i.e., mentors)

NUTR693: Research Seminar For Clinical Nutrition Iii

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Liz Hudson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR 692
• Description: This course is the final installment in the research seminar series and aims to support the creation and delivery of your clinical nutrition project presentations. We will build on the research and project development carried out in NUTR 691 and 692.
• Learning Objectives: 1. Communicate with clinical dietitians to share about your research/project findings 2. Develop a clear, concise, and logical presentation of your clinical nutrition research project 3. Practice oral presentations skills of your clinical nutrition project presentation (e.g., peer to peer practice) 4. Practice handling questions and feedback to improve the effectiveness of the presentation 5. Collaborate professionally with research teams (i.e., mentors) 6. Present research confidently to both professional and lay audiences

NUTR698: Research in Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1-6 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: Original research investigation of a special topic in nutritional sciences.

NUTR699: Masters Thesis in Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Perm of Thesis Advisor
• Description: This course shall be elected by students enrolled in Master's degree programs that require a formal written thesis as a condition of program completion. The thesis shall be defended in front of the student's thesis committee. The course grade will reflect the student's accomplishments relative to the thesis and its defense. The course is to be elected only once.

NUTR701: Research Methods In Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Ana Baylin (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: None
• Description: This course will introduce research methods to 1st year MS and PhD students. Students will develop their own research proposals, engage in the process of peer review, and present their final proposals to the class. Students will also learn data cleaning and management skills and write a data analysis plan.
• Learning Objectives: 1. Develop a framework for understanding nutrition and public health research 2. Critically evaluate nutrition research 3. Formulate a scientific research question and relevant hypotheses for a given topic 4. Conduct a review of the literature 5. Understand the components of a research manuscript and styles of scientific writing 6. Practice the art of peer review and providing constructive feedback 7. Develop the major components of a research proposal 8. Develop a data analysis plan 9. Apply data cleaning and management skills to large datasets

NUTR702: Research Methods In Nutritional Sciences Ii

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Edward Ruiz-Narvaez (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: NUTR701
• Description: This second course in a three-part series for MS students guided them through thesis projects. It assists 2nd-year MS-NS students in planning and conducting data analysis using a pre-defined dataset. Students will finalize statistical analysis, discuss biostatistics tools, present ongoing analysis, and prepare result tables for presentation to the class.
• Learning Objectives: Develop a data analysis plan. Review literature relevant to the analytic plan. Practice the art of peer review and provide constructive feedback. Apply biostatistics tools to large datasets using statistical software. Learn how to make tables and figures suitable for publication.

NUTR703: Written And Oral Presentation Of Research Findings In Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Erica Jansen (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Advisory Prerequisites: NUTR701 and NUTR702, or equivalent (must have results from a research project completed and ready to be written for a publication)
• Description: This course is designed to guide 2nd year MS students through the writing of their thesis and the preparation of the thesis defense. Class sessions will include instruction on different aspects of writing and presentation, structured writing time, peer review, journal club discussions, and presentation practice.
• Learning Objectives: 1. Present research findings through tables, written results, PowerPoint presentations and orally 2. Compare/contrast study findings with current literature 3. Make public health recommendations and/or highlight future directions based on research findings 4. Engage in discussions of research findings with colleagues, synchronously (in-person) and asynchronously (written peer review) 5. Interpret key findings from advanced nutritional research 6. Understand the process of submitting an article to a journal for publication

NUTR796: Special Topics in Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1-6 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Dana Dolinoy, Kendrin Sonneville, Karen Peterson, Peter Mancuso, Andrew Jones, Ana Baylin, Olivia Anderson, Susan Aaronson, (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
• Description: This course will be used by faculty members to teach special topics related to Nutritional Sciences.

NUTR803: Effective Teaching in Public Health

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Olivia Anderson (Residential);
• Prerequisites: None
• Description: Students will engage in a community of graduate students to explore/prepare for a faculty career, focusing on teaching at a university-level specifically in the public health field. Students will immerse in literature, discussion, and workshops on state-of-the-art pedagogical techniques. Course tangibles include: teaching philosophy statement, course syllabus, and teaching demonstration.
• This course is cross-listed with PUBHLTH803.

NUTR830: Advanced Topics in Macronutrient Metabolism

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Dave Bridges (Residential);
• Prerequisites: NUTR630 and NUTR631
• Description: This course is an elective designed for research-based molecular nutrition students. It will introduce topics and methods in biochemical and molecular nutrition research. We will use group discussions and individual projects to enhance critical analysis skills and learn how to follow in the rapidly advancing field of molecular nutrition.
• Learning Objectives: * Develop high critical thinking skills such as synthesis and projecting future studies within recent macromolecular nutrition topics. * Learn how to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of nutrition research. * Gain fluency in the molecular nutrition literature including how to assess the validity of claims. * Familiarize yourself with the process of developing research grant proposals and reviews. * Identify limitations in research articles, and how this affects the rigor and universality of their conclusions. * Interpret and evaluate modern molecular nutrition methods based on their implementation and appropriate controls. * Evaluate emerging themes in macromolecular nutrition that affect individual responses to the diet.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR830 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Create a rigorous study design to test a research question based on a critical evaluation of prior literature	NUTR990, NUTR995, NUTR830

NUTR869: Innovations in Nutrition Research

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Edward Ruiz-Narvaez, Erica Jansen, (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Doctoral, MPH and MS student with demonstrated interest in Nutritional Sciences research (with permission),Doctoral, MPH and MS student with demonstrated interest in Nutritional Sciences research (with permission)
• Description: The course will include: -integrative discussions of dissertation research projects -presentations of research findings -in-depth literature reviews and critiques -manuscript reviews in Nutritional Sciences

Concentration Competencies that NUTR869 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Disseminate rigorous research findings through clear, persuasive written and oral communication to both peers and non-technical audiences	NUTR869
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Disseminate rigorous research findings through clear, persuasive written and oral communication to both peers and non-technical audiences	NUTR869

NUTR899: Advanced Research in Nutritional Sciences

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1-6 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Must be a PhD student in Nutritional Sciences
• Description: Original investigations of a specific research topic in Nutritional Sciences. Designed for doctoral students performing research prior to passing their qualifying exams. Students will complete two separate rotations with faculty members for a minimum of 1 credit each. This course may be elected more than once.

NUTR990: Dissertation Research/Pre-Candidate

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1-8 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Nutritional Sciences Doctoral Student
• Description: Election for dissertation work by doctoral students not yet admitted to status as a candidate.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR990 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Create a rigorous study design to test a research question based on a critical evaluation of prior literature	NUTR990, NUTR995, NUTR830
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Create a rigorous intervention study design to test a research question based on a critical evaluation of prior literature	NUTR990, NUTR995, Preliminary Exam

NUTR995: Dissertation Research for Doctorate in Philosophy

• Graduate level
• Residential
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
• 1-8 credit hour(s) for residential students;
• Instructor(s): Staff (Residential);
• Prerequisites: Nutritional Sciences Doctoral Student
• Description: Election for dissertation work by doctoral student who has been admitted to status as a candidate

Concentration Competencies that NUTR995 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Create a rigorous study design to test a research question based on a critical evaluation of prior literature	NUTR990, NUTR995, NUTR830
NUTR	Nutritional Interventions	PhD	Create a rigorous intervention study design to test a research question based on a critical evaluation of prior literature	NUTR990, NUTR995, Preliminary Exam

PUBHLTH511: Nutrition and Public Health

• Graduate level
• Both Residential and Online MPH
• This is a second year course for Online students
• Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students; Fall term(s) for online MPH students;
• 2 credit hour(s) for residential students; 2 credit hour(s) for online MPH students;
• Instructor(s): Liz Hudson (Residential); Liz Hudson (Online MPH);
• Prerequisites: SPH MPH and SPH MHSA Residential Students Only or By Instructor Permission
• Description: Introduce MPH students to important topics in nutrition and public health, program planning and program evaluation. PUBHLTH511 is an introductory course to nutrition research and will cover topics, such as healthful diet patterns, methods of dietary assessment, nutritional epidemiology, nutrition through the life cycle, and nutritional needs of diverse populations. This course will have a hybrid style (online & in-class) of instruction.
• Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) apply nutrition indicators for different public health purposes, including: estimating prevalence, monitoring and surveillance, and investigating diet and disease relationships, identifying at-risk individuals and groups, and evaluating programs; 2) apply public health conceptual frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions; 3) use evidence-based knowledge to develop nutrition programs and interventions for diverse populations; and 4) develop appropriate designs to rigorously monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and policies in diverse contexts.
• This course is required for the school-wide core curriculum

Concentration Competencies that PUBHLTH511 Allows Assessment On

Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
Population and Health Sciences		MPH	Design multisector collaborations that will support all phases of population health improvement (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)	PUBHLTH515, HBHEQ590, HBHEQ591, PUBHLTH511
Population and Health Sciences		MPH	Recommend evidence-based interventions that engage broad and diverse community stakeholders for population health improvement	PUBHLTH515, EPID591, NUTR597, PUBHLTH511