Course Schedule

​Advanced concepts of diet therapy and care for normal pediatrics and clinical disorders with nutritional implications specific to pediatric patients. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for FNS 668 will be held weekdays from 7-9 p.m. (EST) in Summer I starting the week of May 17, 2021, for three weeks. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Professor-led student review and presentation of specific topics of current research in nutrition. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for FNS 670 will be held weekdays from 6-7 p.m. (EST) in Summer I starting the week of May 17, 2021 for three weeks. 

Credits 1-3(Spec) 

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Current theories and analysis of factors contributing to overweight and obesity throughout the lifespan; intervention and weight management options presented. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or permission of instructor. Course is taught by Dr. Najat Yahia. Chat sessions for FNS 679 will be held weeknights from 7-9 p.m. This three (3) week course is offered 6/7/21-6/24/21. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Advanced study of nutrition, metabolism, and function of vitamins and minerals as related to human health and disease. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Course is taught by Dr. Raweh Khasawneh. Chat sessions for NDS 662 will be held on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. starting the week of August 20, 2021. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

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Introduction to medical, scientific, and proposal writing. Search and use of research and evidence-based literature for preparation of materials to be submitted to external venues. This course is offered in an online delivery format. Course will be taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 665 will be held on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of August 30, 2021. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

Professor-led student review and presentation of specific topics of current research in nutrition. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 670 will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of August 30, 2021. 

Credits 1-3(Spec) 

Contact Hours (Spec) 

Course Syllabus

​Advanced, evidence-based concepts of diet therapy and care for a variety of clinical disorders with nutritional implications. Includes coverage of enteral and parenteral nutrition. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. Course is taught by Dr. Roschelle Heuberger. Chat sessions for NDS 672 will be held on Mondays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of August 30, 2021. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Presents techniques for nutritional assessment of individuals and groups: evaluation of dietary intake, anthropometry, nutritional analysis software, and biochemical, and clinical indices. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Course is taught by Dr. Yeonsoo Kim. Chat sessions for NDS 673 will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of August 30, 2021. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Significant research project completion resulting in manuscript submission to a peer reviewed journal; oral examination and e-portfolio. This course may be delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: FNS 678. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 799 will be held on Mondays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of August 30, 2021. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Advanced study of nutrition, metabolism, and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids as related to human health and disease. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 661 will be held on Mondays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of January 10, 2022. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

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Presents key concepts of nutritional epidemiology. Enables students to evaluate clinical research investigating the role of nutrition in disease causation and health promotion. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 677 will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of January 10, 2022. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Presents key concepts in nutritional research methods and bio-statistics. Provides students with skills needed to evaluate and utilize research methodologies and bio-statistics related to nutrition, health, and disease. This course is delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Course is taught by Dr. Raweh Khasawneh. Chat sessions for NDS 678 will be held on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of January 10, 2022. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus

​Significant research project completion resulting in manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal; oral examination and e-portfolio. This course may be delivered in an online format. Prerequisite: FNS 678. Course is taught by Dr. Sue Hewlings. Chat sessions for NDS 799 will be held on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting the week of January 10, 2022. 

Credits 3(3-0) 

Contact Hours (3-0) 

Course Syllabus