2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Courses
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David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
FST 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
FST 601 - Seminar in Food Studies and Systems 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to selected foundational texts, research strategies, and disciplinary developments in food studies and food systems.
FST 603 - The Human Right to Adequate Food and Nutrition 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: FST 403
Evolution of human right to adequate food. Social, political, economic and cultural conditions influencing progressive realization of right to food and nutrition. Additional work required of graduate students.
FST 621 - Morality of a Meal:Food Ethics 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: FST 421
Food consumption and production are explored in the context of community and environment with the application of ethical theories to broad food issues and challenges. Additional work required of graduate students.
FST 700 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
FST 702 - Political Economy of Food 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Classic and contemporary debates within the political economy of agriculture and food. Explores peasant economies, agrarian questions, the capitalist development of agriculture, neoliberalization, governance, and politics of consumption.
FST 703 - Transnational Food, Health and the Environment 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Explores the relationship between human and environmental health outcomes and the history, structure, function and governance of the food system at global, national and subnational levels.
FST 706 - Gender, Food, Rights 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Advanced investigation of the relationship between the human right to adequate food and nutrition, and women’s rights.
PREREQ: FST 603
FST 797 - Practicum in Food Studies and Systems 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students participate in the practical functioning of food systems using learned competencies in an organization or other setting. Requires completion of core requirements and instructor consent.
NSD 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
NSD 505 - Nutritional Biochemistry Overview 1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Brief overview of structure/function of atoms and molecules of biological importance. Structure/function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in the complex biological environment. Introduction to metabolic pathways involved in utilization of energy nutrients.
PREREQ: CHE 106
NSD 511 - Nutrition Education 3 credit(s) Every semester
A theoretical basis for nutrition education and opportunity to develop skills for a wide variety of individuals.
PREREQ: NSD 225 AND 342
NSD 512 - Nutrition Counseling 3 credit(s) Every semester
A theoretical basis for counseling related to nutrition and increased opportunities to develop nutrition counseling skills for a wide variety of individuals.
PREREQ: NSD 225 AND 342 AND NSD 511
NSD 513 - Nutrition Education Experience 1 credit(s) Every semester
Prepare, disseminate and evaluate nutrition education curriculum for peer or other audiences. Provide nutrition education on campus and in the community through table events, group presentations, and media campaigns.
PREREQ: NSD 511
Repeatable 4 time(s), 5 credits maximum
NSD 515 - Physical Assessment and Multiskilling for Dietitians 1 credit(s) Every semester
Practice and skill validation in basic cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, muscular, and integumentary assessment. Diabetes and enteral feeding management.
COREQ: NSD 481 OR NSD 681
NSD 555 - Food, Culture and Environment 3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: WGS 555
Understand the environment in which nutrition education and communication occur. The broader environment includes cultural diversity, the food system from farm to table, as well as functionality of food components.
PREREQ: NSD 115 AND 225
NSD 610 - Readings in Foods 1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
NSD 617 - Food as Medicine 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 417
This course explores the landscape of food and nutrition, past and present, the role of nutrition in therapeutic lifestyle changes and the use of food as a therapeutic modality. Additional work required by graduate students.
NSD 625 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 425
Energy needs of activity and effect of dietary intake on performance. Special dietary requirements of specific sports and athletic activities. Dietary ergogenic aids; weight control; sports fads and myths; interaction of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco on nutrition. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: NSD 225
NSD 627 - Public Health Nutrition 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 427
Examines nutrition challenges and opportunities from an ecological perspective, emphasizing population-level approaches to improve nutritional status. Integrates case studies to examine challenges and programmatic and policy solutions. Prior statistics and basic nutrition course required. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 221 AND NSD 225
NSD 647 - Weight Management, Obesity and Disordered Eating 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 447
Basic principles of weight management and role of nutrition and physical fitness in weight control. Causes, characteristics, and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, pica, and obesity; strategies for nutritional management. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: NHM 225
NSD 648 - Dietetics Practice Across the Lifespan 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Integration of information necessary to understand nutrition issues of importance at different life stages with the skills to assess nutritional status of individuals with non-complex medical issues at different life stages.
PREREQ: NSD 225
NSD 650 - Dietetics Practicum 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Structured experience in dietetics management, community, and clinical nutrition in community agencies, hospitals, and food systems operations integrated with classroom theory.
Repeatable
NSD 652 - Mediterranean Food and Culture: A Florence Experience 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 452
Renowned cuisine and culture from a food studies and systems level to dietary patterns and health risks via lectures, readings, field trips and excursions from the SU Florence campus. Additional work required of graduate students.
NSD 654 - Nutrition Research Methods 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Integrates an understanding and application of nutrition research methods. Emphasis on evidence-based analysis.
NSD 655 - Issues in Community Nutrition 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Analysis of government role in meeting food and nutrition needs of selected populations. Relationship of public health and welfare policy to nutritional status. Community assessment and program evaluation.
NSD 658 - Participatory Program Planning 3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: NSD 458
Participate with community of choice and research to produce a plan applying the steps of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to develop a health promotion program. Additional work required of graduate students.
NSD 660 - Readings in Nutrition 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
NSD 665 - Vitamins And Minerals 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Review of the micro-nutrients, their structures, metabolic and/or physiologic functions, requirements, deficiency states and possible toxicities, nutritional assessment, food sources, and interrelationships with other nutrients.
NSD 666 - Metabolism 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Metabolic interrelationships and control in the use of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
NSD 670 - Experience Credit 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
NSD 680 - Seminar in Food and Nutrition 1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Topics in food and nutrition.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
NSD 681 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 481
Nutrition problems in adapting food habits for physical and metabolic alterations caused by selected disease states, within the context of the nutrition diagnostic and care process. Additional work required of graduate students.
NSD 682 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Lab 1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 482
Application of the nutrition care process, model, and diagnostic language for selected disease states to solve clinical nutrition problems. Additional work required of graduate students.
COREQ: NSD 681
NSD 683 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 483
Nutrition problems in adapting food habits for physical and metabolic alterations caused by selected disease states within the context of the nutrition diagnostic and care process. Continuation of NSD 481/681. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: NSD 681
NSD 684 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab 1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: NSD 484
Application of the nutrition care process, model, and diagnostic language for selected disease states to solve clinical nutrition problems. Continuation of NSD 482/682. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: NSD 682
NSD 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
NSD 695 - Nutritional Status Evaluation 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Principles and practices. Dietary, biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical procedures. Laboratory experiences.
NSD 755 - Field Experience in Community Nutrition 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Field experience with public and private agencies that include programs with a food and/or nutrition component.
PREREQ: NSD 655
NSD 756 - Food and Public Policy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Introduction to theory of public policy illustrated with examples of a variety of food, nutrition, and agricultural policies. Historical development of policies. Legislative and regulatory issues.
NSD 765 - Problems in Human Metabolism 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Selected topics in therapeutic nutrition and metabolism for students with substantial background in nutrition and disease.
PREREQ: NSD 666
NSD 795 - Research Methods 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Research techniques applicable to the study of nutrition.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
NSD 885 - Graduate Seminar 0 credit(s) Irregularly
NSD 897 - Graduate Project 0-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Project comparable to master’s thesis in quality and quantity of work; applicable in lieu of thesis only if a substantial portion of the work cannot be presented in written form.
NSD 997 - Master’s Thesis 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable
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