Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Requirements

Core Course Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

• NU 100 - Career Exploration

  Study the various types of professional environments and organizations while facilitating self-development. The goal of the class is to aid in the creation of a strategic plan to reach your professional goals. Students will also gain membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KRDN 2.8).

• NU 200 - Food Science

  This course will present students with an overview of the chemical, physical, and biological properties that compose food. Additionally, students will observe and evaluate the chemical interactions and reactions of ingredients in food due to formulation, processing, and preparation. Students will participate in various interactive exercises to observe the role of various ingredients.

• NU 300 - Communicating Nutrition

  Students will be able to survey and critically evaluate nutrition information for the consumer. The history of nutrition, marketing, inequities, and sources of nutrition information for consumers (books, magazines, food labels, social media, and videos) will be analyzed and discussed. Each student will present a comprehensive assessment of a consumer nutrition source.

• NU 310 - Macronutrient Biochemistry

  This class examines the biochemical, metabolic, and physiological properties that regulate carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and alcohol. Emphasis will also be given to tissue-specific utilization and diseases associated with macronutrients, including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Dietary Reference intakes (DRIs) and primary literature will be utilized.

• NU 320 - Micronutrient Biochemistry

  This class examines the biochemical, metabolic, and physiological properties, bioavailability, and genetic regulation of vitamins and minerals, water, and supplements. Emphasis will also be given to the role of micronutrients in health and disease. Dietary Reference intakes and primary literature will be utilized.

• NU 330 - Nutrition and Exercise

  This course will examine the nutrient requirements for varying types and degrees of activity, from recreational exercise to competitive athletics, and how nutrition can enhance performance, muscle development and recovery. Special attention will be paid to specific dietary supplements and food and beverage products that are marketed to athletes. The benefits of nutrition and exercise for health will also be explored.

• NU 340 - Community Nutrition and Policy

  This class will investigate nutrition policies and programs and how these relate to population-based nutrition, health care, and disease prevention and nutrition professionals. Additional importance will be on skill-building for communication and working with various populations.

• NU 350 - Global Nutrition

  This course will present students with the various dietary patterns of different cultures and how to prepare to communicate, appreciate and prepare meal plans. Additionally, nutritional tools and resources from other countries will be examined and evaluated. Students will develop specific meal plans for diverse populations.

• NU 400 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

  This is the first course of two that will explore nutrition care processes, including coding and billing, standardized medical terminology, review of the pathophysiology of disease and the application of nutrition assessment, which incorporates the use of anthropometric, biochemical and clinical data to determine nutritional status and intervention. The role of the RD in the comprehensive care of a patient will also be explored.

• NU 410 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

  This is the second part of the MNT courses that will expand on pathophysiological conditions and interventions using clinical nutrition therapies. Emphasis on the change in energy expenditure and body composition during physiological stress or illness. Students will learn about enteral and parenteral nutrition and fundamental aspects of nutrition support. Students will be exposed to pharmaceutical interactions with food and changes during pathological states. The role of nutritional genomics will also be explored in relation to nutrition therapy.

• NU 420 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

  This is the first course of two that will explore nutrition care processes, including coding and billing, standardized medical terminology, a review of the pathophysiology of disease, and the application of nutrition assessment, which incorporates the use of anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data to determine nutritional status and intervention. Prereq: NU 400

• NU 430 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

  This is the second part of the MNT courses that will expand on pathophysiological conditions and interventions using clinical nutrition therapies. Emphasis on the change in energy expenditure and body composition during physiological stress or illness. Students will learn about enteral and parenteral nutrition and fundamental aspects of nutrition support. Students will be exposed to pharmaceutical interactions with food and changes during pathological states. The role of nutritional genomics will also be explored in relation to nutrition therapy Prereq: NU 420

• NU 450 - Nutrition Assessment

  This class will reinforce and apply the knowledge acquired in MNT I and MNT II. Students engage in nutrition assessment exercises, health behavior change conversations, and evaluate various healthcare delivery systems.

• NU 487 - Nutrition Research

  The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the importance of the process of evidence-based research. Students will be exposed to the foundational methods and statistical analysis used in nutritional research. During the course, students will engage in and present a research project.

• NU 490 - Capstone Seminar

  This class is a culmination of a student?'s coursework, including a review of management requirements, billing and coding, quality control, professionalism, mentoring and general preparation for becoming a registered dietician. Role-playing and collaboration will be emphasized.

In addition, undergraduate students are also required to complete the Ursuline Core Curriculum.