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Dietetics and Nutrition (DIET)
Policy for
issuing Verification Statements
Verification
statements will be issued to students according to the criteria
listed below:
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The student
must successfully complete the general requirements for
graduation in either the catalog in effect at the time of
admission or in a subsequent one.
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The student
must successfully satisfy the requirements for Dietetics and
Nutrition as specified in the current University catalog.
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The student
must have C or higher in all courses.
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The student
must score 80% or higher on the DPD exit exam.
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Verification
Statement will be issued on or after the date of graduation.
Requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in
Dietetics and Nutrition meeting the prerequisites to enter a Dietetic Internship
accredited by the American Dietetic Association:
DIET 2003, 3043, 3053, 3083, 3093, 3203, 3213,
4014, 4023, 4033, 4043, 4051, 4053; BIOL 1014, 2024, 3014; CHEM 1024, 1034, 3203; MATH 1003; ECON
2023; INSY 1033; ENGL 3013; PSYC 1013 or SOCI 1003. A minor is not required.
2003. Foods.
Use of food science principles in food selection
and preparation procedures. Introduction to food science research.
Fall, Spring.
3043. Sports Nutrition.
Nutrient needs and food related issues in
exercise for wellness and training for competitive athletes.
Fall.
3053. Nutrition.
Functions of various nutrients and their
interrelationships with emphasis on personal food habits and selection. Recommended prerequisite: CHEM
1024. Fall,
Spring.
3083. Community and Life Cycle Nutrition.
Prevention and treatment of nutrition problems
common to individuals, families, and communities. Includes survey of federal, state, and local
nutrition programs for various age groups. Prerequisite: DIET 3053 recommended.
Fall.
3093. Nutrition Assessment.
Methods used to assess the nutritional status of
individuals and populations. Interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and
dietary data as a basis for recommending nutritional care. Prerequisite: DIET 3053.
Spring.
3203. Nutrition Counseling and Education.
A study of nutrition counseling theory and
methods, interviewing techniques, and nutrition education theory and techniques. The course will
also focus on the development of nutrition education materials. Prerequisite: DIET 3093 or
consent of instructor.
Spring.
3213. Advanced Nutrition.
Food nutrients, their digestion, absorption and
metabolism. Methods of determining requirements and interrelationships of nutrients. [WAC]
Prerequisite: DIET 3053.
Spring.
4014. Food Systems Management I.
Menu planning; recipe development; food
procurement; receiving and storage; food production; quality assurance; management of financial
resources; equipment selection and layout; computer-assisted management and distribution. Prerequisite: DIET
2003. Fall.
4023. Food Systems Management II.
Study of the principles of organization and
management applied to institutional food service. Prerequisite: DIET 4014.
Spring.
4033. Medical Nutrition Therapy I.
An in-depth study of nutrition from the
perspective of disease prevention and treatment, including patient interviewing, charting techniques, and
medical terminology. Prerequisites: DIET 3093.
Fall.
*A 1 hour
practicum will be added to this course in Fall 2004.
4043. Medical Nutrition Therapy II.
A continuation of the study of nutrition in the
prevention and treatment of disease. Prerequisite: DIET 4033.
Spring.
*A
1 hour practicum will be added to this course in Fall 2004.
4051. Senior Seminar in Dietetics.
Procedures and application process for obtaining
professional status through dietetic registration and licensure. Professional ethics and legal
responsibilities. Strategies for integration of current issues into dietetic practice. Prerequisite:
senior standing in dietetics and nutrition.
Fall.
4053. Experimental Food Science.
An advanced course consisting of a study of the
composition and chemical properties of food. The course also includes a study of food problems
and an analysis of current research in food materials and processes. Prerequisite: DIET 2003.
Spring.
4093. Research in Dietetics.
Individualized and directed research in the area
of dietetics and nutrition. Prerequisite: Senior standing in dietetics and nutrition.
On Demand.
*This
course will change from a 3 hour course to a 2 hour course. This
course will be offered every fall.
*Curriculum changes approved by the faculty January 2004.
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