The role and influence of dietetics in society, nutritional assessment and care plans, dietetic principles applied to normal and malnourished states. Case-based approach.

Prerequisites:

FCS 420, FCS 440, HLTH 321

Food quality, safety, formulation, processing, preservation, and biotechnology are explored. Original food science experiments are planned, executed, interpreted, and presented using appropriate scientific techniques.

Prerequisites:

ENG 271W, FCS 340, HLTH 475 

Study of nutritional needs of pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adulthood. Experience in group dynamics in providing nutritional education to a target population.

Prerequisites:

FCS 242

The pathophysiological, nutrient assessment, planning and counseling aspects of biliary, surgical, endocrine, cardiovascular and renal conditions. Case-based approach.

Prerequisites:

FCS 442

This class is the first in a series of two courses which explore the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the healthcare system. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover pathophysiology and use of the Nutrition Care Process in normal and malnourished states.

Prerequisites:

HLTH 321, FCS 380, FCS 440

This class is the second in a series of two courses which explore the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the healthcare system. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover pathophysiology and use of the Nutrition Care Process in normal and more complex malnourished states.

Prerequisites:

FCS 460 or FCS 560

This course will explore the current literature and understandings of advanced metabolism, cellular physiology and genetics, including concepts of epigenetics and nutrigenomics. The course will explore theories of personalized nutrition.

Prerequisites:

FCS 460 or FCS 560

Emphasizes the analyses and assessment of the effectiveness of consumer protection efforts. Emphasis will be placed on government laws, regulations, and agencies at the federal, state and local levels.

The system approach to analyzing family situations to make decisions and correlate resources in the resolution of family managerial problems. Emphasis on the application of managerial skills to lifestyle situations: young-families, older adults, special needs, singles, and low income.

This class explores nutrition needs across the lifecycle from preconception through pregnancy and lactation and from infancy to end of life. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover nutrient requirements, nutritional risk and health over the lifespan.

Prerequisites:

FCS 242

Introduce students to the how's and why's of family financial management to reduce mistakes made in successfully managing financial aspects of life. For non-business majors.

Supervised undergraduate research or investigation in Family Consumer Science under guidance of a faculty mentor.

This class is a laboratory and experiential learning course. The class will explore application of the principles of food science to food experiments and food product development. Students will plan and executive development of an original food product and conduct sensory evaluation testing with their recipe, developing skills in technical writing. ServSafe Certified.

Prerequisites:

FCS 340, ServSafe Certified

Analyze issues and concerns related to family life education. Investigate teaching strategies and methods of evaluation. Preparation of appropriate lesson plans.

Study of the philosophy, objectives, and implementation of adult and technical education for family consumer science professionals. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills which are necessary for the process and preparation of delivering effective leader-led individual and group learning with concentration on methods, tools, and techniques employed in facilitating adult learning.

Curriculum development,implementation, and administration of family consumer science educational programs for youth of varied abilities, interests, and socioeconomic levels. 12 hour program clinical required. For FCS Education majors only; unless permission from instructor.

A systems perspective on parent-child relationship. This course covers parent-child issues during the stages of human development. It also focuses on special needs children and families, cross-cultural issues and family violence. Emphasis is on research and theory and parenting education strategies.

Preparation for advancement in a career as a registered dietitian, including first draft of the dietetic internship application,presentation of the student's portfolio and a seminar presentation on a topic of their choice. Prereq: Graduation by the following May to December, FCS 498 or concurrent

Prerequisites:

Graduation by the following May to December; FCS 497 or concurrent 

A scheduled, supervised work assignment that includes on-site experiences in a nutrition-related area.

A scheduled, supervised work assignment that includes preparation and delivery of family life education materials within a community/organizational/corporate setting.

Topics announced as offered. May be repeated.

A scheduled work assignment with supervision in private business, industry and government agency appropriate to each area of concentration.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Arranged with the instructor.

An analysis of culturally diverse family systems in America; emphasis on relationships within the family and with the larger community across the family life cycle.

The course is a study of development through the family life cycle. Emphasis on developmental interaction and family systems concepts.