Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT) Courses
NDT 2043. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1322)
Prerequisite: BIO 1233 or BIO 1203. Basic concepts related to the classification and functions of nutrients; the process of digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and storage of nutrients in humans and the interaction between diet and health. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Life and Physical Sciences. (Formerly BIO 2043. Credit can only be earned for one of the following courses: BIO 2043 or NDT 2043.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; LRC1 $12.
NDT 2201. Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Corequisites: NDT 2202. Self-directed modules on medical terminology, word roots, prefixes, and suffixes related to human nutrition will be completed. Course Fee: LRHC $10; DL01 $25; STHC $6.
NDT 2202. Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Corequisites: NDT 2201. General overview of nutrition and dietetics as a profession, including career opportunities, scope of practice, credentialing, code of ethics, and collaboration with other disciplines. (Formerly NDT 3203 in previous catalogs. Credit cannot be earned for both NDT 3203 and NDT 2202.). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $12; DL01 $50.
NDT 3191. Applied Food Science Practicum. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: MMI 1053, CHE 1103, and NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics Majors. Corequisites: NDT 3313. The application of concepts related to the chemical, physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of food to develop skills in menu planning, food preparation, recipe modification, and the use of food as medicine. (Formerly NTR 3012. Credit can only be earned for one of the following courses: NTR 3012 or NDT 3191.) Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. Course Fee: DNMF $225; LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 3292. Food Production Practicum. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Dietetics Majors only. Corequisites: NDT 3353. Practicum related to the procurement, preparation, and delivery of food in large foodservice operations. Course Fee: DNPF $40; LRHC $10; STHC $12.
NDT 3313. Applied Food Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MMI 1053, CHE 1103, and NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics Majors only. Corequisites: NDT 3191. Exploration of the chemical, physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of food in menu planning, food preparation, and recipe modification. (Formerly NTR 3023. Credit can only be earned for one of the following courses: NDT 3133 or NTR 3023). Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 3321. Nutrition and Health Assessment Lab. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Dietetics Majors only. Corequisites: NDT 3322. Practical application of assessing the nutritional status of individuals utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, including anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical assessment, and food and nutrition-related history, as well as other measurements of health in individuals and the community. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 3322. Nutrition and Health Assessment. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Dietetics Majors only. Corequisites: NDT 3321. Methods, tools, and interpretation of data in assessing the nutritional status of individuals, including dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical assessment, as well as other measurements of health in individuals and the community. (Formerly NDT 3323 in previous catalogs. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: NDT 3323 or NDT 3322.). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $12.
NDT 3333. Nutrition Counseling and Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Dietetics majors only. Discussion of theories of learning and behavior modification, models and techniques, communication skills, evaluation methods, and cultural competence in nutrition counseling and education; and application of concepts to facilitate behavioral change. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 3343. Nutrition in the Life Span. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent (required) and Human Physiology (recommended). Nutritional needs during various stages of the lifecycle as influenced by physiologic, cultural, and environmental factors. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.
NDT 3353. Introduction to Foodservice Operations. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 3313 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics Majors only. Corequisites: NDT 3292. Principles related to the menu planning, food sanitation and safety, procurement, production, marketing, and materials management in foodservice operations. Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. (Formerly titled: "Production and Foodservice System Management I."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 3413. Advanced Human Nutrition. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent and BCH 2903 or equivalent. Advanced discussion of nutrient structure, function and interaction, metabolic pathways, and regulation and integration of metabolism. Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4091. Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics only. Corequisites: NDT 4333. This course provides hands-on, practical learning in various community settings. Students will gain proficiency in assessing, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Additionally, students will lead group nutrition education sessions and create nutrition education materials. (Formerly titled "Community Nutrition Practicum.") Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. Course Fee: DNPF $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 4191. Nutrition Care Process Practicum. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Dietetics majors only. Corequisites: NDT 4353. A problem-based approach to dietetics practice using case simulations and studies; application of basic nutritional assessment skills, nutritional diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring in different settings; practice skills in counseling and nutrition education. Course Fee: DNPF $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 4313. Food Systems Management and Leadership. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MGT 3013; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics majors only. Theories and principles related to the foodservice and systems management, including leadership, decision-making, human resources, and financial management of operations. Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. (Formerly NTR 4013. Credit cannot be earned for both NTR 4013 and NDT 4313. Formerly titled: "Production and Food Service System Management II."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4323. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 3322 and NDT 3321, or NTR 4043, or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition and Health Pre-med/dental track only. Pathophysiology and the application of the nutritional care process in the treatment of simple human diseases and conditions. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4333. Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics majors only. Nutrition-related issues in public health, various community resources, agencies, and programs involved in health promotion and disease prevention. Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. (Formerly titled "Community Nutrition."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.
NDT 4343. Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 and NDT 4333; restricted to Nutrition and Health and Nutrition and Dietetics majors only. An evidence-based analysis, as it relates to nutrition in the prevention of chronic diseases, and fundamental concepts in the promotion of health among individuals and groups. Students who declare the Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track may NOT register for this course. (Formerly titled "Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.
NDT 4353. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 4323; restricted to Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition and Health Pre-med/dental track only. Continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy I. A review of the pathophysiology and the application of the nutritional care process in the treatment of complex human disease and conditions. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4363. Current Issues in Nutrition. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; must have junior, senior, or graduate standing. In-depth discussion and analysis of emerging trends, concepts, and controversies in nutritional sciences, including application of evidence-based principles in the discussion. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.
NDT 4803. Nutrition and Dietetics Study Abroad. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a greater understanding of nutrition and its role in disease prevention and health promotion. The focus will be on evidence-based dietary patterns that influence global chronic disease burden and provide a unique opportunity to integrate academic learning and field experience in nutrition. This course will satisfy 3 semester credit hours of the Nutrition and Health Internship requirement or as an elective under the Nutrition and Health degree. Involves international travel and field trips. May be repeated for credit when the destination country varies. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4911. Independent Study in Nutrition and Dietetics. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent.
An exploration of topics of interest to the student in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students work under the close supervision of a faculty member to conduct research, intense study, or a project related to the selected topic. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly NDT 4951. Credit cannot be earned for both NDT 4951 and NDT 4911.) Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 4912. Independent Study in Nutrition and Dietetics. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent.
An exploration of topics of interest to the student in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students work under the close supervision of a faculty member to conduct research, intense study, or a project related to the selected topic. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly NDT 4952. Credit cannot be earned for both NDT 4952 and NDT 4912.) Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $12.
NDT 4913. Independent Study in Nutrition and Dietetics. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent.
An exploration of topics of interest to the student in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students work under the close supervision of a faculty member to conduct research, intense study, or a project related to the selected topic. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Formerly NDT 4953. Credit cannot be earned for both NDT 4953 and NDT 4913.) Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4921. Undergraduate Dietetics Practicum. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; successful completion of undergraduate dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings, including clinical simulations, acute and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, food science, and food service operations. Includes weekly seminar. Course Fee: DNPF $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6.
NDT 4922. Undergraduate Dietetics Practicum. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; successful completion of undergraduate dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings, including clinical simulations, acute and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, food science, and food service operations. Includes weekly seminar. Course Fee: DNPF $40; LRHC $10; STHC $12.
NDT 4923. Undergraduate Dietetics Practicum. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; successful completion of undergraduate dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings, including clinical simulations, acute and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, food science, and food service operations. Includes weekly seminar. Course Fee: DNPF $60; LRHC $10; STHC $18.
NDT 4925. Undergraduate Dietetics Practicum. (0-0) 5 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; successful completion of undergraduate dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings, including clinical simulations, acute and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, food science, and food service operations. Includes weekly seminar. Course Fee: DNPF $100; LRHC $10; STHC $30.
NDT 4943. Special Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study in an area of nutrition and dietetics not available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree. Course Fees: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.
