Human Nutrition
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  9/5/2008)

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210 The Science of Human Nutrition U 5
 Basic principles of biological science involving interactions between nutrients and physiological processes with emphasis on implications for human health.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Biology 101 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 310. BER/GEC/LAR course. 
295 Nutrition and Dietetic Careers U 2
 Exploration of careers in nutrition/dietetics through self-assessment, informational interviews and employer presentations; information on internships and job search strategies.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. 
310 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition U 5
 Nutrient and food energy needs of the human biological system throughout the life cycle with consideration of socio-psychological factors.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Biology 101, 110, 113 or equiv; Chem 101 or 121 and Chem 102 or 122. This course is available for EM credit. 
313 Food in Different Cultures U 3
 Food practices of selected peoples of the world with consideration of the existing social, cultural, and economic conditions.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of social science. 
314 Fundamentals of Food U 5
 Application of chemical and physical principles to food preparation and use.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 3-hr lab. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of chem. 
415 Issues and Controversies in Nutrition U 3
 An overview of "hot" topics in nutrition with a focus on critical appraisal of the research basis for issues and alternative viewpoints.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 310 or permission of instructor. 
450 Foodservice Sanitation and Safety U 3
 Organization of a program of foodservice sanitation and safety.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. 
504 Nutrition Education U 3
 Contemporary theories and models of health education related to individuals, groups and communities and applied to field of nutrition. Practical experiences in applying knowledge.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 310. 
506 Nutrition: The Life Cycle U 3
 Food and nutrient needs throughout various phases of the life cycle.
 Au Qtr. 3-hr cl. Prereq: 310 or equiv with permission of instructor. 
589 Professional Experience Internship in Human Nutrition U 3-5
 Supervised pre-planned employment experience with approved biomedical or medical professional; written comprehensive report required.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 310 or Anim Sci 330; Biology 113, 114; Chem 121, 122, 123; 251, 252, 254, EEOB 232 or Anim Sci 310. Min rank 3 and humn ntr major. This course is graded S/U. 
593 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Problems in various phases of human nutrition chosen for individual study.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Minimum of 6 cr hrs in subject matter of problem with cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.70 or written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  1 or more conf. H593 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in college honors program or eligible for enrollment. This course is graded S/U. 
596 Advanced Professional Development U 1
 Advanced professional development issues in dietetics: Leadership, marketing, continuing education, licensure, preparation for accredited practice experience/graduate education.
 Au Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: 295 or 595. Open only to seniors in dietetics. Required for students applying for dietetic internships. 
610 Advanced Human Nutrition U G 5
 Interrelationships of nutrition and human biological functions.
 Au Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 310 or Anim Sci 330, Biochem 211 and 212 or 511 or MolBioch 311 and 312, EEOB 232 or PhysioCB 311 and 312, or grad standing. 
612 Medical Nutrition Therapy U 5
 The role of medical nutrition therapy in the treatment of established disease with emphasis on the biochemical and physiological rationale for dietary modifications.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1.5 cl. Prereq: 610 or Med Diet 545, 611 and Med Diet 546. Not open to students with credit for 612.01 or 612.02. 
694 Group Studies U G 1-5
 Selected topics in human nutrition.
 Prereq: Open to students who meet dept's stated prereqs. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U 1-15
 An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. 
698 Study Tour
 Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. 
 698.01 Domestic U G 1-15
  Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
 698.02 Foreign U G 1-15
  Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
699 Undergraduate Research in Human Nutrition U 0-15
 Undergraduate research in areas of study related to the unit and the instructor's research agenda.
 H699 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
704 Nutrition Programs and Services in the Community U G 4
 Study of nutrition in the community including nutrition resource assessment, program goals, target audiences, funding, legislation, policy formation, quality assurance and delivery of programs.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: 504 and 506. 
705 Nutrition and Exercise U G 3
 Theoretical and applied framework for making dietary decisions for exercising populations.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 3-hr lab. Prereq: Advanced coursework in nutrition, physiol and biochem and permission of instructor. 
710 Physiological Basis for Food Utilization U G 5
 Advanced concepts of human nutrition integrating physiological, biochemical, and nutritional functions relevant to food utilization.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 610 or equiv. 
761 Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism U G 5
 In-depth treatment of digestion, absorption, transport, and utilization of dietary carbohydrates and fat for energy production and fat deposition in humans and other higher animals.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Biochem 511 or equiv; Humn Ntr 610 or Anim Sci 630.01 OR grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Fd Sc&Te 761 or Anim Sci 761. Cross-listed in Food Science and Technology and Animal Sciences. 
762 Principles of Nutrient Metabolism U G 5
 In-depth examination of the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for regulation of nutrient transport and metabolism with focus on the utilization of dietary protein.
 Au Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Biochem 511 or equiv; Humn Ntr 310 or Anim Sci 330 OR grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Fd Sc&Te 762 or Anim Sci 762. Cross-listed in Food Science and Technology and Animal Sciences. 
763 Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism U G 5
 In-depth treatment of biochemical functions, absorption, transport, utilization, interrelationships and nutritional requirements of the vitamins and minerals in humans and other higher animals.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Biochem 511 or equiv; Humn Ntr 610 or Anim Sci 630.01 or 630.02 OR grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Anim Sci 763 or Fd Sc&Te 763. Cross-listed in Animal Sciences and Food Science and Technology. 
789 Practicum in Human Nutrition
 Advanced supervised practice in community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and nutrition and food management in practice setting, 1-2 hour class.
 789.01 Practicum in Community Nutrition G 4
  Supervised practice in community assessment, program development and delivery of programs and services to promote health and nutrition.
  Au Qtr. 36 hr/wk. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
 789.02 Practicum in Medical Nutrition Therapy G 4
  Supervised practice in medical nutrition therapy.
  Wi Qtr. 36 hr/wk. Prereq: Nutrition Education, Medical Nutrition Therapy. Permission of instructor. 
 789.03 Practicum in Nutrition and Food Management G 4
  Supervised practice in applying concepts of management to nutrition of food programs and services.
  Sp Qtr. 36 hr/wk. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
793 Individual Studies U G 2-3,5
 Problems in various phases of human nutrition chosen for individual study.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 or more conf. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
802 Seminar in Human Nutrition
 3 cl. Prereq: Advanced course work in seminar topic. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. 
 802.02^ Advanced Topics in Human Nutrition G 3
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
 802.04 Human Nutrition G 3
  Au Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
804 Advanced Community and International Nutrition G 5
 Prepares students for nutrition field studies in immigrant or international communities. Students gain knowledge and skills to plan, implement and evaluate a community or international project.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 704 or equiv community nutrition course or permission of instructor. Offered during odd numbered years. 
806 Advanced Nutrition Education G 5
 Teaches nutrition education skills related to theories, models and methodologies for designing, implementing and evaluating community-based programs in nutrition education.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 704 or permission of instructor. Offered during even numbered years. 
830 Advanced Studies in Nutrition
 Advanced concepts in nutrition.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 or 5 cl. Prereq: 610 or Anim Sci 530; Fd Sc&Te 761 and 762; 10 grad cr hrs in physiol. Not open to students with credit for Anim Sci 830 or Fd Sc&Te 830. Cross-listed in Animal Sciences and Food Science and Technology. 
 830.01 Energy/Lipids G 5
  Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Fd Sc&Te 761. 
 830.02 Vitamins/Minerals G 5
  Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Humn Ntr 763. 
 830.09 Food and Nutritional Toxicology G 3
  Basic principles in food and nutrition toxicology focused on interactions of nutrients and food toxins, role of diet in mutagenesis and carcinogenesis and safety assessment.
  Au Qtr. Prereq: Fd Sc&Te 761, 762, Humn Ntr 610 or Anim Sci 630.01 and 630.02 or permission. 
 830.10 A Comprehensive Approach to Food Safety G 3
  Course provides a comprehensive overview of food safety issues, challenges and solutions across the food chain from farm to table.
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Micrbiol 509 and introductory level course in nutrition or food science or permission of instructor. 
 830.11 Nutrition-Endocrine Interactions in Women's Health G 4
  Examination of the historical and emerging research in the area of diet-endocrine interactions and women's health.
  2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 761, 762 or FdSc&Te 761, 762 or Anim Sci 761, 762 or grad standing or permission of instructor. 
 830.12 Diet, Nutrition and Cancer G 4
  Analysis of linkages between diet, nutrition and cancer including dietary interactions with molecular and metabolic processes involved in carcinogenesis and current research methodologies.
  Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Fd Sc&Te 830.12 and Anim Sci 830.12. Cross-listed with Fd Sc&Te 830.12 and Anim Sci 830.12. 
889 Nutrition Research: Principles and Techniques G 3
 Introduction to principles and techniques frequently used for evaluating dietary adequacy, nutritional status and nutrient metabolism and functions.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 3 hrs lab. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
890 Nutrition Field Research Experience G 1-5
 Individual graduate students will participate in field research. Students will travel to location for their project. A contract will establish the expectations for the experience.
 Su Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 804 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
894 Group Studies G 3-5
 Selected topics in human nutrition.
 Prereq: Open to students who meet dept's stated prereqs. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  
895 Seminar G 1
 Presentations by students, faculty, and visiting scientists with critical discussion of issues in human nutrition.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
898 Interdepartmental Seminar in Nutrition G 1
 A seminar in nutrition and related fields.
 Sp Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs.  Cross-listed in Animal Sciences, and Food Science and Technology. This course is graded S/U. 
899 Interdepartmental Seminar G 1-5
 Two or more departments may collaborate in presenting seminars on subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced.
993 Individual Studies G 2-3,5
 Problems in various phases of human nutrition chosen for individual study.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 or more conf. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
998 Research: Thesis G 1-18
 Research for master's thesis.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
999 Research: Dissertation G 1-18
 Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.