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Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Prerequisite Credits Needed

These courses are offered in an accelerated format at UB on campus or online twice annually (May and Sept)

NUTR 121 – Anatomy and Physiology I, II
Available Summer and Fall terms
This course provides a detailed study of the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems, control systems of the human body, homeostatic mechanisms, and the interrelations between the systems are studied.
(6 credits)

NUTR 122 – Introduction to Biological Chemistry
Available Summer and Fall terms
The course meets for six weekend day sessions. The first two meetings reviews basic General Chemistry topics including Atomic Theory, Periodic Law, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Kinetics, and Acid & Base Concepts. The second two meetings deals with Organic Chemistry and includes topics in Isomerism, and the Physical & Chemical Properties of the different Organic Functional Groups. The last two meetings is an introduction into Human Biochemistry concentrating on the structural and functional properties of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleotides. The roles of these biological chemicals in Nutrition and Metabolism is also discussed.
(4 credits)

NUTR 123 – Basic Nutrition
Available Summer and Fall terms
A study of the basic principles of nutrition and the influence of nutrients and food choices on health promotion and disease prevention and a detailed knowledge of the metabolsim of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and macro and micro nutrients.
(2 credits)

GRADUATE PROGRAM CORE COURSES

NUTR 560A – Pathophysiologic Basis of Metabolic Diseases
Available Fall and Spring terms
A study of the underlying mechanisms of disease and the complex interrelationships between critical systems including respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, digestive, nervous and endocrine. Lectures will include fluid and electrolyte imbalances, acid and base imbalances, inflammation, hypersensitivity, infection, necrosis, and neoplasms. The influence of various nutrients on systemic function will be stressed.
(4 credits)

NUTR 560B – Biochemistry of Nutrition
Available Fall and Spring terms
The course reviews the static and dynamic aspects of the biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, hormones and vitamins in the healthy individual. Cations, anions, enzyme kinetics, and integration and control mechanisms of the various metabolic pathways are discussed.
(4 credits)

NUTR 560C – Vitamins and Minerals
Available Spring and Summer terms
The course covers the basic and clinical aspects of nutrient homeostasis with emphasis on vitamin and mineral metabolism at the cellular and tissue level. Lectures will include specific functions, requirements, sources, assay methods, and effects of deficiencies and excesses of vitamins and minerals. (3 credits)

NUTR 560E – Assessment of Nutritional Status
Available Spring and Summer terms
Clinical and laboratory procedures for evaluation of nutrient status, including blood and other tissue analyses , principles of functional assessment, dietary records, questionnaires, case histories, physical examinations and anthropometric methods are covered extensively.
(3 credits)

NUTR 560D – Clinical Biochemistry and Advanced Assessment

Available Summer and Fall terms
The course encapsulates the biochemistry of disorders arising from acid/base imbalance and the abnormal metabolism of the carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids, bile pigments, vitamins and hormones. Inherited disorders of metabolism, the role of enzyme performance in prognosis of biochemical dysfunctions and the meaning and interpretation of clinical laboratory findings both traditional and functional are discussed.
(3 credits)
 
NUTR 560G – Lifelong Healing with Food
Available Summer and Fall terms
This course will teach the use of foods as medicine across a wide variety of demographics and health conditions. Menu and recipe planning, cooking methods, food preparation and safety will be covered. Cultural perspectives on nutrition will be addressed to include Chinese and ayurvedic food therapy and functional foods. Specialized nutrition plans will also be covered to include allergy elimination diets, detoxification, and anti inflammation. (4 credits)
 

NUTR 560H – Developmental Nutrition
Available Fall and Spring terms
Nutritional considerations and health-related concerns throughout the life cycle are explored.
Pregnancy, lactation, fetal, infancy, childhood, and adolescent growth and development are addressed in detail, in this context. Also considered is the etiology of nutrition-related disorders of adulthood and the elderly.
(3 credits)
 
NUTR 560I – Functional Medicine Nutrition
Available Fall and Spring terms
This course will teach advanced biochemical assessment using critical analysis of client history with clinical testing from a functional medicine perspective. Functional lab testing will be evaluated in detail with case studies. Topics will be relevant to preventive as well as therapeutic nutrition care.
(3 credits)

NUTR 560F – Nutritional Therapeutics
Available Spring and Summer terms
This course will include an understanding of the mechanism of action of various nutritional interventions, as well as the role it can play in helping to restore wellness. Students will become familiar with common pharmaceutical treatments, and become aware of possible drug-nutrient interactions, as well as drug-induced nutrient depletions.
Students will learn how to incorporate nutrition in a complimentary role with conventional treatments. This course will emphasize the importance of incorporating evidence based medicine into nutritional therapeutic decisions.
(4 credits)

NUTR 560M – Evidence Based Nutrition (must be taken in on-line format)
Available Spring and Summer terms
The course describes the analytical approaches for searching and interpreting clinical research data reported in the literature using evidence based practice with emphasis on the application of those data in clinical practice. Biological variation, experimental design, data and fact differences, matching analysis to design, integrity in analysis, and bias in design and analysis are considered in detail.
(3 credits)
 
NUTR 560K –  Virtual Clinic
Available Summer and Fall terms
This final semester course will incorporate critical thinking and scientific knowledge as you complete 4 monthly modules on clinical management online with different instructors. You will learn key skills in assessment, clinical test analysis, designing treatment plans for specific common health conditions, weight loss strategies and how to effectively start and grow your nutrition practice. Sychronous data technology will be used to help you real-time learn with your classmates and instructors.
(4 credits)
 
NUTR 560P – Botanical Medicine
Available Summer and Fall terms
A study of the use of herbs in nutritional practice. Lectures include the mechanism of action, pharmacological/toxicological properties, clinical applications, product standardization, and recommended dosage of individual herbs.
(3 credits)
 

ELECTIVE COURSES

NUTR 560J – Research in Nutrition
Available all terms
The independent research project is the culmination of graduate studies in the Human Nutrition program. The project can take the form of a literature-based study or an original research project. All work must be done by the student. The topic must be approved by the faculty advisor. The project must be completed within one semester following the completion of the core curriculum.
(3 credits)

NUTR 560L – Nutrition and Exercise
Available Spring term only
An instructional class for nutritionists detailing proper protocols for evaluating clients’ readiness for exercise, designing a proper exercise/nutrition program with followup assessments, exercise recommendations for clinical conditions, and enhancing endurance and performance during exercise and sports.
(3 credits)

NUTR 560Q –  Nutrition and Cancer
Available Fall term only
This course will provide an understanding of the etiology of cancer from a functional medicine paradigm and current allopathic assessment and treatment options and how to implement nutritional therapy to assist cancer patients undergoing treatment. This course will also teach complementary supplementation strategies, and understanding of the role of diet and lifestyle in prevention of primary and secondary cancer and the establishment of communication skills to enhance collaboration with oncologists.
(3 credits)
 
NUTR 560T – Nutrition and Autism
Available Spring term only
This course will establish a foundational understanding of what Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is by defining the different conditions within the spectrum, and reviewing the known causes, symptoms, and trends and to acquire a foundational knowledge of the dietary modifications designed to facilitate healing and improve cognitive outcomes and increase overall health and well-being. Course will cover introduction to other biomedical treatments and testing available for ASD
(3 credits)