Opportunity for study and/or practice in an area of choice. Objectives are developed by students and must be approved by faculty. May be repeated. Prereq: permission.

Advanced Diabetes Care is a 2-credit course designed to build on foundational knowledge of diabetes care and education. During the semester, students will explore the pathophysiology of diabetes as well as modern medications and technology used to improve blood sugar management. Students will apply their knowledge of diabetes and nutrition to interpret data and deliver effective, compassionate care. Prereq: NUTR 400, BMS 507/BMS 508.

Integration of clinical theory and practice in dietetics care. Bi-weekly seminars, on-line assignments and supplemental readings provide a mechanism to examine the nutritional basis of diet and disease relationships and consider appropriate nutritional interventions. Clinical rotations (500-600 hours) provide the opportunity to explore the application of nutritional science principles and practices within inpatient and outpatient environments. Staff responsibility, coupled with an in-depth case study presentation of a current patient with multiple nutrition risk factors, serves as the capstone practicum project. Prereq: Permission and NUTR 829 and/or NUTR 832. Special fee.

Investigation of the nutritional and biochemical aspects of micronutrient metabolism. All essential vitamins and minerals, as well as some phytonutrients and quasi-nutrients are explored in depth. Nutrients are examined for their molecular, cellular, and metabolic and biomedical functions, as well as the biochemical and clinical consequences of their deficiency or excess. Prereq: NUTR 850 or equivalent.