96 courses with the subject NUTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NUTR 215Health Science Literacy and Research Methods2
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills of information literacy, scientific research, critical thinking, and evidence based decision making. The first module focuses on health science information literacy, teaching students to discern reliable sources, employ search strategies, and critically assess information credibility. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations in information use and promoting responsible engagement with diverse sources. The second module introduces students to research design methods used in various health sciences with a focus on nutrition. Practical exercises and case studies deepen understanding, fostering a hands-on approach to scientific inquiry. The final module explores Critical Thinking, honing analytical skills through the examination of current issues in nutrition and health. Students will learn to identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, and develop evidence-based conclusions. Written communications and oral group discussions will aim to encourage diverse perspectives. Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with the 2025-2026 Registration Cohort or 2026-2027 Registration Cohort attributes. Equivalent courses: NUTR 395
Introduction to Food Science is intended to provide an introduction to the principles related to the composition and chemical and physical properties of food. Chemical reactions that occur in foods due to formation, processing, and preparation procedures will be presented. This course includes a laboratory component that focuses on the functions of ingredients and preparation techniques in a variety of complex foods. The laboratory also focuses on sensory and objective characteristics of foods given certain changes in ingredients or preparation techniques. Restrictions: Students cannot enroll who have a major in Dietetics.
Food and Culture examines how food functions in society and culture beyond the mere provision of nutrients. How do people use food to establish and communicate their individual, group, and social identity? How does food security contribute to social and cultural development? How do factors, including gender and ethnicity, influence food choices, food preferences, and views on health and wellness? These questions, and more, will be critically examined through reading, personal essays, and a group project that examines the foodways of a specific culture or ethnic group. Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Nutrition. Enrollment limited to students with the 2026-2027 Registration Cohort attribute. Attributes: CSD: Identity (CI)
This course addresses making food choices that positively impact climate change,the environment and human health, with a laboratory component focusing on the sustainability of the food we eat. Food sourcing, nutritional considerations, food preparation methods, and waste reduction will be examined. Emphasis is placed on classic culinary techniques in the preparation of plant rich foods, and sensory and objective evaluation of the results of prepared foods and experiments. Issues in food safety, technology, and biotechnology are discussed throughout this course.
This course explores the relationship between food and health, making it an ideal course for students working towards a pre-health career. Using a targeted application of evidence-based nutrition science information, students will prepare and create recipes and menus to enhance human nutrition and wellness. Hands-on laboratory culinary experiences provide skills to prepare foods for oneself and to teach others to do likewise.
This course is focused on the interrelationships between nutrition, various food systems, and agriculture. Food security, genetic modification, sustainability, and factors that impact producers and consumers will be emphasized. Equivalent courses: NUTR 260D
Total Hours 50 Suggested course work in individual areas of interest are planned in close consultation with an academic advisor and will include all required t courses to complete the Nutrition major as well as courses that fulfill recommended pre-requisites or curriculum related to student interests and goals.
NUTR 260ENutritional Supplements: Evidence and Ethics2
This course examines dietary supplements, herbal products, and nutrition-related claims within the broader context of human health across the lifespan. Students will explore the scientific evidence surrounding commonly used vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and ergogenic aids, with an emphasis on evaluating research quality, interpreting health claims, and distinguishing evidence-based recommendations from marketing and misinformation.
This course will explore the relationship between the digestive system and the gut microbiome in health and disease. The role of diet, lifestyle factors, medications, and the aging process on the gut microbiome and their subsequent impact on health will be discussed in depth. Specific focus will be placed on the development and modification of the gut microbiome over time, as well as the role of the gut microbiome in the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression.
This course examines the nutritional needs of older adults, emphasizing risk factors that contribute to age-related decline and protective factors that promote healthy aging and longevity. Students explore evidence- based principles of gerontological nutrition and the role of dietary strategies in supporting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic conditions. Topics include physiological changes associated with aging, nutrition-related conditions such as dysphagia, dehydration, and sarcopenia, and prevalent diseases of later life, including malnutrition, osteoporosis, and diseases associated with dementia.
Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. CSBSJU Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 389
Structure of the class will combine lecture, discussion, and readings examining the food science behind the essential elements of French cuisine. Culinology®, Culinary Science, combines culinary arts and food science and technology to create safer more wholesome food. Research on food production and preservation will be combined with culinary preparation technique to create appealing food from a taste, texture and visual perspective. Students will also spend time with experiential learning in the food science laboratory applying knowledge previously discussed in the classroom. Equivalent courses: NUTR 260A
This is a combined discussion and lecture-based course which provides an overview of physiological processes that contribute to the regulation of body weight in humans. Concepts covered include the role of the brain in energy balance, adipose tissue hormones, gut hormones, the role of the gut microbiome in energy balance, and the influence of other physiological and environmental factors on adiposity. Students will be expected to read and interpret technical journal articles. BIOL 200 or BIOL 221 or BIOL 221Z) and (CHEM 125 or CHEM 125A or CHEM 125B or CHEM 125C) Equivalent courses: NUTR 260B
This course is focused on professional knowledge and skill development related to practice issues in dietetics, such as Standards of Practice, professional ethics, health care ethics, health care policy and reform, and legislative involvement. Students will have the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio, and establish career goals. Fall. Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Dietetics, Nutrition or Nutrition Science (Old). Students with the 2023-2024 Registration Cohort, 2024-2025 Registration Cohort or 2025-2026 Registration Cohort attributes may not enroll.
Concepts and skills related to the process of obtaining, verifying, and interpreting data related to nutritional health is the focus of the course. The Nutrition Care Process, recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, will be used for collection and analysis of data, establishing a nutrition diagnosis, and creating focused diet and lifestyle interventions to improve nutrition status and health.
This course builds on the introductory nutrition course information for macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and protein). Students examine metabolic pathways from a holistic perspective on how the body efficiently utilizes macronutrients for energy production and regulation. Practical applications of nutritional principles will be emphasized.
NUTR 320Micronutrient Metabolism and Biochemistry2
Micronutrient metabolism is the study of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and includes discussion of the food sources, process of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemical functions of micronutrients. Micronutrients are essential in the diet and often play supporting biochemical roles in energy metabolism of macronutrients. Micronutrients are often supplemented in the diet and this course will discuss the risks and benefits of supplementation for various conditions and diverse/ global populations at the biochemical level. Metabolism and biochemistry are explored in this class by investigating deficiency or toxicity manifestations and resulting metabolic and physiological consequences. For example, how might someone with vitamin D deficiency be at higher risk for other metabolic conditions? Classroom time will explore micronutrient metabolism in depth and provide opportunities to apply the concepts to deepen understanding.
NUTR 323Public Health Nutrition: Infancy Through Aging4
NUTR courses 8 Total Hours 20 Additional Requirements: General Education Requirements: All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum (p. 23) requirements here (p. 23). Graduation Requirements: In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework GPA: 2.0 or higher* Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU Please visit Graduation (p. 23) under the Academic Policies and Regulations (p. 14) portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements. * Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
This upper division Nutrition course will allow students to build upon fundamental concepts of nutrition and apply them to real-world applications in the context of global health. Food security, the burden an origins of disease, social economic status, policy, education, and natural disasters all impact nutrition globally and will be emphasized. Focus Course. You must take a Cultural and Social Difference: Identity (CI) course prior to or at the same time as Thematic Focus Courses. Attributes: Social World (SW), Thematic Focus - Truth
Intended for students enrolled in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), the course provides an overview of the role of the diet and nutrition in the management and treatment of selected diseases. Class theory will emphasize how diet contributes to the pathophysiology of disease process and why diet is altered in response to certain pathologies. Topics include the Nutrition Care Process, nutrigenomics, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, food allergies and intolerances, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Intended for students enrolled in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), the course presents an overview of the role of diet and nutrition in the management and treatment of selected conditions and diseases. Class theory will emphasize how diet is altered in response to certain pathologies, and will cover topics such as kidney diseases, cancer, critical care nutrition, nutrition support, and pulmonary diseases, Spring. Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Dietetics.
This course examines the principles and theories of effective nutrition education. Using the principles and theories, students engage in projects such as developing and delivering nutrition education presentations for adults and/or children, creating public displays, writing nutrition articles and materials, and using and evaluating media.
The course examines the principles and theories that provide a framework for successfully influencing behavior and motivating behavior change. Basic concepts of counseling theory, methods, and interviewing strategies are addressed.
The principles of food planning and production, menu planning, procurement, service and distribution, sanitation and safety, and facility management--including layout, design, and equipment selection-- are addressed using a system approach to food service operations. Significant hands-on quantity food production laboratory experiences will take place in the large-scale kitchens of CSB/SJU and the surrounding community. A final class catering project will reflect a culmination of the theory discussed throughout the course and the experience gained in supervised practice.
Public health and community nutrition programs are aimed at protecting the health of diverse populations, addressing health inequities, and focusing on disease prevention. This course will explore the role, function and opportunities that public health programs provide in relationship to community health. Federal, state, and local programs will be discussed. Students will examine the goals of various programs and how they promote nutrition, tackle current public health challenges, and improve the well-being of various populations. NUTR 370PA The Mediterranean Diet: From Fiction to Facts - Spain (3
Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department are required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements.
This course focuses on the role of food sovereignty and nutrition in the context of Native and Indigenous population experiences and health. This course will focus on the ways that colonization affected the norms and structures of Indigenous food practices.#Students will also investigate different biological, social, and political factors that have led to Native populations experiencing a high prevalence of chronic disease in the United States. Focus Course. You must take a Cultural and Social Difference: Identity (CI) course prior to or at the same time as Thematic Focus Courses. Attributes: Natural World (NW), Thematic Focus - Justice
This course is the first in a two semester seminar sequence intended to introduce students to the process of conducting research. In this seminar course, students will: develop a research question; conduct a literature search; learn about types of research designs and their appropriate use; write a research proposal; learn about the institutional review process (IRB) and informed consent. Students typically enroll Spring of junior year. Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Junior, Sophomore or Senior.
This course is the second in a two-semester sequence intended to introduce students to the process of conducting research. In this second seminar course, students will: learn how to develop research budgets and seek funding; review and apply basic statistical methods to analyze data; practice data analysis and graphic presentation; write abstracts; , and develop a poster presentation and a formal oral presentation. Fall.
Students, working with a research advisor, engage in independent research. Students are expected to meet regularly with the research advisor(s) and follow a jointly agreed upon schedule of planned meetings or stages or work. Students will be required to present the outcome of the research project to a public audience. Number of credits assigned will vary by project (1 credit = 4 hours/week of work). Permission of the chair required for registration.
A discussion-based course that will focus on contemporary issues in food and nutrition. Students will prepare and present a major paper to participants in the course. Emphasis will be placed on analysis, interpretation, and application of evidence from major sources in the discipline. Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nutrition.
This capstone experience focuses on individual research. Students develop their own individual research project and progress through each step of the research process. Suitable research topics are integrative in nature, requiring students to utilize their nutrition background and aspects of other disciplines. Students will design, collect, and analyze their data, complete a paper, and present their research. Spring