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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to address the many challenges that women belonging to various multicultural groups face in the area of health care. During the semester the course focuses on, as its central theme, diversity among women as it relates to the health and nutrition fields of study. Discussion topics include nutrition needs during pregnancy, birth, and infant care, certain genetic predispositions to disease as well as body image and body acceptance. Students have the opportunity to synthesize information and opinions formed by drawing parallels to their own lives and experiences. Health issues concerning women such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopause are discussed. Recommended Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or 4440.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of the treatment of eating disorders and specifically identifies nutrition intervention for this class of disorders. Students will understand the complexity of the etiology of eating disorders and evidence based practices will be reviewed as treatment modalities. Topics will include diagnostic criteria, signs and symptoms, risk, factors, therapeutic approaches, medical nutrition therapy and intuitive eating. Prerequisites: H EDU 3350, NUTR 1020 or Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class is focused on helping the health professional understand weight management by discussing traditional approaches, as well as, new concepts in the field. We will review current research on weight management strategies including physical activity, nutrition, medical intervention and psychology of change. Other topics will include intuitive eating, hunger regulation, body image, eating disorders, fad diets and popular weight loss supplements. Recommended Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or 4440 and ESS 2791 and H EDU 4250.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of the dietary supplement industry, current regulations, product development process and marketing of products. Students will learn how to critically evaluate dietary supplements in terms of claims, efficacy, and safety. Recommended Prerequisite: NUTR 1020, 4440, or 3010.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students will enhance their understanding of concepts and issues in NUIP by tutoring students in NUIP courses and attending peer tutoring seminars. Prerequisites: NUIP 5300
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Topics as arranged.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the nursing profession, including its history, progress, and modern practice. Students will explore the language of nursing along with the skills and attitudes required for success. The course will highlight current issues in nursing and healthcare via interaction with professionals from a variety of practice settings. Emphasis will be placed on the multiple professional roles of nurses across the healthcare continuum.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on application of growth and development concepts to health promotion and care giving. Health and care giving are issues to everyday life. The study of Growth and Development can help caregivers to know a person more thoroughly and thereby become better caregivers than assisting individuals without such information guiding their interactions.
    General Education Course
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides a review of the concepts and principles of generalized nursing practice that are emphasized in the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RNc) for preparation of entry-level nursing graduates. Emphasis is placed on personal readiness, understanding the content/structure of the exam, application of study skills, and development of test-taking strategies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to major pathophysiological mechanisms that cause disease or altered body functioning throughout the lifespan. Epidemiology and clinical manifestations integrated throughout. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (BIOL 2325 AND BIOL 2420 AND (CHEM 1110 OR CHEM 1130)).