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Nutrition
Division of Nutrition, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
NUTR 120.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Basic Nutrition
1/2(3L)

An introduction to nutrition and health. The concepts of recommended nutrient intakes and dietary guidelines are introduced. The major nutrients and their functions in the body are outlined. Nutrition issues facing the general public are presented.

NUTR 216.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Fundamentals of Foods
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112; BIOL 110; NUTR 120, or the Division's permission.

Addresses issues and concepts relating to foods in order to understand food availability, nutrition recommendations, consumer trends, and food service practices. Foods will be studied as to their chemical and physical properties and their nutrient contribution to the human diet.

NUTR 221.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Advanced Nutrition: Micronutrients
2(3L/1.5P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 120.3, BIOCH 211.3 and HSC 208.6 or permission of the Division.

This is an advanced nutrition course with emphasis on the underlying physiological and biochemical roles of the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). The principles of digestion, absorption, transport, and metabolism will be discussed as will food sources and dietary recommendations.

NUTR 230.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Professional Practice 1
1(3L/S)
Prerequisite(s): First-year standing in the revised B.Sc.(Nutr.) program.

An introduction to the profession of dietetics. Review of historical, political, social aspects of health care; health care structures; and current issues relating to the nutrition discipline and the dietetics profession.

NUTR 300.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Professional Communications
2(2L-2T)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Minimum third-year standing and a public speaking course .

A study of factors affecting understanding and communication with others. Provides opportunities to practise various communication techniques and develop the skills necessary to communicate with other health professionals and patients.

NUTR 305.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research Methods
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 220; STATS 246; or equivalent, or the Division's permission.

A study of research methods in science and nutrition. Focuses on interpreting, evaluating, applying and communicating scientific research.

NUTR 321.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients and Energy
2 (3L/1.5P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 120.3, NUTR 221.3, BIOCH 211.3 and HSC 208.6 or permission of the Division.

This is an advanced nutrition course designed to provide a scientific framework for the study of macronutrient nutrition and energy needs of humans. This course places emphasis on carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and includes fibre, fatty acids, cholesterol, amino acids and energy. Foods sources and dietary recommendations are also discussed.

NUTR 322.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 220 or the Division's permission.

An application of the principles of nutrition to nutritional demands, nutrition assessment and nutrition education throughout the lifespan. The approach will focus on nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence as well as in the elderly.

NUTR 330.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Professional Practice 2
1&2(1.5P/T)
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 230 and second year standing in the revised B.Sc.(Nutr.) program.

Begins the process of enabling students to articulate and document the required competencies for entry-level dietetic practice, based on experiences obtained in the Nutrition Resource and Volunteer Centre (N.R.V.C.). Introduction to self-directed learning; preparation of learning contracts outlining experiences to be completed to meet specific course objectives.

NUTR 350.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Introduction to Community Nutrition
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 322.

Introduction to the field of community nutrition and its role in health and health care. The focus is on the process and theoretical foundations of nutrition education and the theories, methods and research perspectives applicable to nutrition education. The role of the community nutritionist in determining, delivering and managing community nutrition services is emphasized along with the tools, skills and techniques necessary for developing effective services.

NUTR 365.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Quantity Food Production and Service
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 216 or the Division's permission.

Studies the management responsibilities in quantity food production with emphasis on menu planning, purchasing, service, preparation for quality, cost and sanitation control.

NUTR 420.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Current Issues in Nutrition
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 425 and 440, or the Division's permission.

An in-depth examination of contemporary issues such as diet and heart disease, influence of lifestyle factors on nutrition, nutrition labelling and health claims, and nutraceuticals. Controversies in nutrition and cultural aspects of food are also discussed.

NUTR 425.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Nutritional Assessment
1(3L-1.5T)
Prerequisite(s): Minimum third-year standing.

Theory and methods of nutritional assessment for individuals and groups, including methods for assessment of dietary intake, biochemical, anthropometric and clinical evaluation.

NUTR 430.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Professional Practice 3
1&2(1.5P/T)
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 330 and third year standing in the revised B.Sc.(Nutr.) program.

Builds on NUTR 330 by continuing the process of enabling students to articulate and document the required competencies for entry-level dietetic practice, based on experiences obtained in both formal learning and work/volunteer activities. Students are expected to complete a wide variety of increasingly challenging experiences, either through the N.R.V.C. or other agencies and organizations, aimed at meeting the specific objectives of the course.

NUTR 440.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Clinical Nutrition
1&2(3L-1.5P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 425.

A discussion of the role of nutrition in the etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of human disease. Principles underlying nutritional care will be emphasized.

NUTR 450.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation
1(3L/P)
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 350.

Provides an understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques involved in planning and evaluating nutrition programs. Students will work together to plan a nutrition program for a local agency or organization.

NUTR 466.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Organization and Management of Food service Systems
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 365; COMM 101 or 102 or Corequisite(s); minimum fourth year standing or the Division's permission.

A study of philosophy and functions of management as applied to food services, principles of organization, human resource management, work improvement, utilization of resources and labour-management relations.

NUTR 480.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Directed Studies in Nutrition
1/2(6P/R) or 1&2(3P/R)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the course coordinator and supervising faculty member.

Provides individual students with an opportunity to undertake independent and advanced study in nutrition. Projects may involve laboratory or field work and/or library research. The student must choose the project in consultation with a faculty member.

Note: Students with credit for NUTR 481 may not take this course for credit.

NUTR 481.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Directed Studies in Nutrition
1&2(6P/R)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the course coordinator and supervising faculty member.

Provides individual students with an opportunity to undertake independent and advanced research in nutrition. Projects will involve laboratory or field work and library research. The student must choose the project in consultation with a faculty member.

Note: Students with credit for NUTR 480 may not take this course for credit.

NUTR 530.33
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Professional Practice 4
1&2(C/T) 36 weeks
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required courses from Years 1, 2, and 3; criminal records check..

Thirty-six week practice-based experience with either Saskatoon District Health or Regina Health District (plus experiences in other health districts and Tribal Councils in the province). The course provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to practice as a dietitian. All areas of entry-level practice will be experienced across the spectrum of nutritional care.

Note: The 36-week practice-based experience includes a 2-week break.

GRADUATE COURSES
Division of Nutrition, College of Graduate Studies & Research
NUTR 810.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Advances in Human Nutrition Research
1/2(3L/S)
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in nutrition at the second-year level and above.

Recent human nutrition research is described and discussed, with emphasis on micronutrient nutrition. Students will read the current literature and participate in classroom lectures and seminars.

NUTR 820.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Current Issues in Nutrition
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Senior nutrition course; or the instructor's permission.

An in-depth examination of contemporary issues such as diet and heart disease, influence of lifestyle factors on nutrition, nutrition labelling and health claims, and nutraceuticals. Controversies in nutrition and cultural aspects of food are also discussed.

NUTR 825.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Nutritional Assessment
2(3L-1.5T)
Prerequisite(s): Senior nutrition course; or the instructor's permission.

Theory and methods of nutritional assessment for individuals and groups, including methods for assessment of dietary intake, biochemical, anthropometric and clinical evaluation.

NUTR 850.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 350; or the instructor's permission.

Provides an understanding of the theories, principles and techniques involved in planning and evaluating nutrition programs. Students will work together to plan a nutrition program for a local agency or organization.

NUTR 898.3, 899.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Special Topics
1/2(R), 1&2(R)

Advanced level of guided reading and special projects in selected areas of nutrition.

NUTR 990
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar

Staff and graduate students present papers and discuss current research topics at meetings held regularly throughout the year. Graduate students under the direction of the Division are required to attend these seminars.

NUTR 994
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

NUTR 996
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research

Students writing a Ph.D.(Special Case) thesis in Nutrition must register for this course.

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