AFNS 505 - Introduction to the Principles of Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Basic principles of nutrition and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

NU FS 305 - Introduction to the Principles of Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Basic principles of nutrition and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients. Students cannot obtain credit in NU FS 305 if they are currently taking or have obtained credit in NUTR 301, 302, 303, or 304. Prerequisites: NUTR 100 or NU FS 100, and 6 units in the sciences (recommended that 3 units be BIOCH).

NUTR 400 - Research Methods in Nutritional Science

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-3S-0)

Familiarizes students with skills required for the formation of a research problem, and for the execution and presentation of empirical research. Lectures incorporate key concepts of experimental design, logistics of data collection and basic analysis and are complemented by work with a faculty advisor to develop a research proposal. Students will present their proposal in a seminar. Prerequisites: NUTR 301 and 302.

NUTR 450 - Undergraduate Dietetics Specialization Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-1S-5)

An independent research project on topics in nutritional science and supervised by a faculty member. Normally this is a continuation of work begun in NUTR 400. It includes implementation of a research project relevant to dietetic practice, data analysis and presentation of results orally and in writing. Prerequisite: NUTR 400.