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NURS (Nursing)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

NUTR (Nutrition and Dietetics)
  

  • NUTR 111 - Food, People and the Environment

    Credits: 3
    The survey of global food cultures, their stewardship of natural resources, and their impacts on the environment. It will also explore the ethical issues of choices in post-harvest food processing and their interactions with the environment. The course will also cover topics related with the Land-Grant philosophy.


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  • NUTR 141-141L - Foods Principles and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Scientific investigation of basic foods used to maintain optimum nutrition. Corequisites: NUTR 141L-141.


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  • NUTR 221 - Survey of Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals of nourishing the body properly and the role that food plays in meeting the nutritional requirements of individuals. Designed for the student who lacks a science background but wishes to study human nutrition in some detail.


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  • NUTR 225 - Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide an overview of basic nutritional needs for athletes and/or physically active individuals. Issues discussed include ergogenic aids, carbohydrate loading/manipulation, protein supplements, and hydration. Practical application will include dietary analysis and composition for people in various sports.


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  • NUTR 315 - Human Nutrition (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease and the processes by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  and CHEM 108  or CHEM 112  and CHEM 114 .


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  • NUTR 322-322L - Assessment and Counseling Skills in Nutrition and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Study of the nutritional assessment, cultural and therapeutic dietary modifications, interviewing and counseling, documentation in the medical record, and quality assurance. Review of principles of dietetics and the role of the professional dietitian. Prerequisites: NUTR 315 . Corequisites: NUTR 322L-322.


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  • NUTR 323 - Nutrition Across the Life Cycle

    Credits: 3
    In depth study of the nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle from embryo to old age. Physiological and biochemical principles and current research are used to build a foundation for exploration of nutrition across the stages of reproduction, growth and development, and maturation and aging. Prerequisites: NUTR 315 .


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  • NUTR 341-341L - Food Science for Nutrition and Dietetics and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Study of physical/chemical factors affecting food quality resulting from preparation and processing methods. Students will become familiar with techniques in sensory evaluation and basic principles of food analysis. Prerequisites: NUTR 141 , CHEM 112 , and CHEM 114 . Corequisites: NUTR 341L-341.


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  • NUTR 380 - Foodservice Operations and Purchasing Management

    Credits: 3
    A managerial and systems approach to foodservice operations and purchasing. Cross-Listed: HMGT 380 .


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  • NUTR 381-381L - Quantity Food Production and Service and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Application of food service management principles in quantity food production, purchasing, and service.  Lab to accompany NUTR/HMGT 381. Prerequisites: NUTR 141-141L ,   (or concurrently), and HMGT 380 . Corequisites: NUTR/HMGT 381L-381. Cross-Listed: HMGT 381-381L .


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  • NUTR 423-423L/523-523L - Medical Nutrition Therapy I and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the role of nutritional intervention in pathological conditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to screen for nutritional risk, collect data for nutritional assessment and calculate and/or define diets for common conditions. Prerequisites: NUTR 422 . Corequisites: NUTR 423L-423/523L-523.


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  • NUTR 424-424L/524-524L - Community Nutrition and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Application of learning principles, teaching methods and knowledge of nutrition in community nutrition education programs and out-patient nutrition counseling. Prerequisites: NUTR 315  and NUTR 323 . Corequisites: NUTR 424L-424/524L-524.


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  • NUTR 460-560 - Human Nutrition and Precision Health

    Credits: 3
    Non-communicable diseases (NCD) or chronic diseases though highly preventable are the leading killer in both developing and developed economies around the world.  This indicates inadequacy of current clinical practices and underscores the importance of lifestyle and dietary approaches in tackling this growing epidemic. Traditional nutrition research and education has focused on determining optimal dietary-needs and dietary-behavior for human development and sustenance. This course will introduce the principles of Nutrigenomics, a newer science that seeks to provide a molecular understanding for how diet and common dietary constituents affect human health by altering gene expression. Prerequisites: BIOL 325 , NUTR 315 , and NUTR 422  or CHEM 464 .


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  • NUTR 480-580 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-5
    This travel-study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators at other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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  • NUTR 487 - Transition to Professional World

    Credits: 1
    Transition to the professional world will identify expectations for the world of work. Emphasis on effective written and verbal communication skills as related to work experiences, issue analysis, and goal setting for the future. Students will prepare for professional experiences such as internships, graduate school and professional positions upon graduation. Prerequisites: Dietetics major and junior or senior standing.


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OM (Operations Management)
  

  • OM 240 - Decision Making Processes in Management

    Credits: 3
    A comprehensive approach to decision making for future managers utilizing a systems thinking approach.  This course covers problem identification, data collection, analysis and interpretation, development and analysis of alternatives, conflict resolution, evaluation, and ethics. Prerequisites: MATH 121  or equivalent.


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  • OM 425 - Production/Operations Management

    Credits: 3
    This course studies the basic tools of operations management with emphasis on decision-making models in production and planning. Such topics as decision theory, production planning and control, inventory control, materials requirement planning, project management, and quality control are covered. Prerequisites: C or better in MNET 367 ; STAT 281 .


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  • OM 460-560 - Manufacturing Cost Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Cost estimating for processes and products related to manufacturing operations; engineering economics; analysis, evaluation, and budget justification for capital expenditures. Prerequisites: C or better in MNET 367 ; STAT 281 . Cross-Listed: MNET 460-560 .


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  • OM 462-562 - Quality Management

    Credits: 3
    Course focus is on managerial philosophies and techniques of quality planning and control. This includes quality improvement tools, reliability, cost of quality, and human factors that affect quality initiatives. Prerequisites: C or better in MNET 367 ; STAT 281  or STAT 381 .


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  • OM 463-563 - Supply Chain Management

    Credits: 3
    Study and analysis of activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. These include physical supply, operations planning and control, storage and warehousing, and physical distribution. Prerequisites: C or better in OM 425 ; STAT 281  or STAT 381 .


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  • OM 465 - Quality Control Applications

    Credits: 3
    Quality control theory applied to problems in production systems, including probability concepts, control chart concepts, sampling inspection plans; mean time between failure; and, application of statistics for quality control in discrete-item manufacturing systems. Prerequisites: OM 462 ; STAT 281  or STAT 381 .


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  • OM 469 - Project Management

    Credits: 2
    Basic theory, application, and techniques of project management applied to technical projects. A team-oriented, collaborative approach to building and testing products, developing and managing processes, and/or conducting applied research. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Cross-Listed: GE 469 .


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