College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements

Majors

Minors

Courses

Dietetics (DIET)

Program Director: Robin Abourizk
Dietetics Program Office: Room 314, Koons Hall

For major requirements, see the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Alied Health Sciences section of this Catalog.

The following courses are open only to students enrolled in the Dietetics Program. Others must obtain the permission of the Director of the Dietetics Program.

203. Applied Food Service Systems

Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Duffy

Concepts and methods of food service systems. The relationship of nutrition care services and food service units.

206. Applied Medical Nutrition Therapy I

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MCB 203, PNB 264, 265; NUSC 165. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Abourizk

Introduction to the nutrition care process, nutrition assessment, planning of special diets,and applications of medical nutrition therapy to selected disease states and conditions.

207. Applied Medical Nutrition Therapy II

Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Kerstetter

Medical nutrition therapy for selected disease states and conditions. Continuation of DIET 206.

211. Clinical Dietetics Practicum I

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MCB 203, PNB 264, 265; NUSC 165. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Dietetics Program Director. Abourizk

Supervised practice experience in the health care setting.

212. Clinical Dietetics Practicum II

Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Dietetics Program Director. Kerstetter

Supervised practice experience in the health care setting.

213WC. Applied Community Nutrition

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211; ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Dietetics Program Director. Duffy

Assessment of community structure, agencies, and resources. Plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care and nutritional education in the community setting. Participation in computer laboratory experiences.

214. Community Nutrition Practicum I

Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Duffy

Supervised practice experiences in community agencies.

215. Food Service Management Practicum I

Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 206, 211. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Duffy

Supervised practice experiences in food service settings.

233. Applied Medical Nutrition Therapy III

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 203, 207, 212, 213WC, 214, 215. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Kerstetter

Medical nutrition therapy for complex medical problems. Continuation of DIET 207.

234. Contemporary Nutrition Practice

Application of knowledge, skills, and competencies affecting contemporary nutrition practice in the clinical dietetics, food service management, and community nutrition settings.

236. Applied Dietetics Practicum

First semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 203, 207, 212, 213WC, 214, 215. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director. Kerstetter

Supervised practice experiences in the clinical dietetics, food service management, and community nutrition settings.

238. Advanced Nutrition for the Dietetics Practitioner

First semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 203, 207, 212, 213WC, 214, 215. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Director of Dietetics. Ilich-Ernst

Relationship of nutrients to each other and to body function.

244. Food Service Management Practicum II

Second semester. Three credits. 160-hour practicum. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 233, 234, 236, 238. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of Dietetics Program Director.

Application and synthesis of performance requirements in food service systems.

245. Community Nutrition Practicum II

Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 233, 234, 236, 238. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Director of Dietetics.

Application and synthesis of performance requirements in community nutrition.

247. Seminar in Dietetics

Second semester. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 233, 234, 236, 238. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Director of Dietetics. Abourizk

Special problems and issues in dietetics. The management role in patient care, nutrition education, and the integration of nutrition and food service units.

249. Clinical Dietetics Practicum III

Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 233, 234, 236, 238. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Dietetics Program Director.

Application and synthesis of performance requirements in clinical dietetics.

250. Dietetics Research Practicum

Second semester. Four credits. 160-hour self-planned supervised practice. Prerequisite: Student must earn a "C" or better in DIET 233, 234, 236, 238. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Director of Dietetics.

Student defines objectives to extend knowledge in a specialized area of dietetics. Research project.

295. Dietetics Internship Practicum I

First semester. Zero credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Dietetic Internship Program.

Meets the performance requirements of the American Dietetic Association. Supervised practice experience in this course primarily in food service, long-term care, and community nutrition. Some lecture hours and discussion groups required.

296. Dietetics Internship Practicum II

Second semester. Zero credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Dietetic Internship Program.

Meets the performance requirements of the American Dietetic Association. Supervised practice experience in this course primarily in research in dietetics, clinical dietetics, and ambulatory nutrition care. Some lecture hours and discussion groups required.

298. Special Topics

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Director of Dietetics. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

Application of the scientific method of inquiry to planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting a study of a problem related to dietetics.

299. Independent Study for Undergraduates

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only to Dietetics majors; others by consent of the Director of Dietetics. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

The course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area in the field of dietetics.