Courses

Below are just some of the courses associated with the Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology. Note that there are many other course options for the specific areas of specialization that you may take as part of completing your degree (these courses could be from a variety of departments, not just NUT and NUB).

 

Courses in Nutritional Biology (NUB)

Courses in Nutrition (NUT)

NUT219A. International Nutrition (3)

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 111AV; NUT 111AY; graduate standing; undergraduates only admitted with consent of instructor. Epidemiology, etiology, and consequences of undernutrition, with particular focus on the nutritional problems of children and women in low income populations. Effective: 2018 Spring Quarter.

NUT219B. International Nutrition (3)

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 219A. Intervention programs to prevent or ameliorate nutritional problems in low-income populations. Planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition intervention programs. Effective: 2004 Fall Quarter.

NUT230. Experiments in Nutrition: Design and Execution (2)

Laboratory—6 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. NUT 201, NUT 202, NUT 203, NUT 204, or the equivalent recommended. Student-selected projects to enhance laboratory skills. Independently, or in groups of two-three students, design a protocol, carry out the project, analyze the results and report the findings. May be repeated up to 6 time(s) with consent of instructor (limit of three times per instructor). Effective: 1999 Fall Quarter.

NUT250. Metabolic Homeostasis (3)

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—1.5 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Passing the Nutrition Graduate Group Preliminary Examination or consent of instructor. Preference given to students in advanced standing in the Nutrition Graduate Group. Regulatory mechanisms of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein homeostasis; mechanisms of metabolic enzyme regulation and of the metabolic hormones; homeostatic mechanisms and interactions; fuel-fuel interactions; nutrition-energy balance. Effective: 2001 Spring Quarter.

NUT251. Nutrition and Immunity (2)

Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): PMI 126; ABI 102; MMI 107; Or the equivalent to MMI 107. Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying interactions of nutrition and immune function, including modulation of immunocompetence by diet and effects of immune responses on nutritional needs. Lectures and discussion explore implications for resistance to infection, autoimmunity and cancer. Effective: 2000 Winter Quarter.

NUT252. Nutrition and Development (3)

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUB 210A, NUB 210B, and NUB 210C recommended. Relationship of nutrition to prenatal and early postnatal development. Effective: 2018 Spring Quarter.

NUT253. Control of Energy Balance and Body Weight (3)

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Comprehensive study of the biochemical, nutritional and physiological mechanisms controlling food intake, body composition and energy expenditure. Subject matter will be approached through lectures and discussions where students and staff will critically evaluate the literature. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter.

NUT254. Applications of Systems Analysis in Nutrition (3)

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Comprehensive study of the biochemical, nutritional and physiological mechanisms controlling food intake, body composition and energy expenditure. Subject matter will be approached through lectures and discussions where students and staff will critically evaluate the literature. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter.

NUT258. Field Research Methods in International Nutrition (3)

Lecture/Discussion—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Issues and problems related to implementation of nutrition field research in less-developed countries, including ethics; relationships with local governments, communities, and scientists; data collection techniques and quality assurance; field logistics; research budgets; and other administrative and personal issues. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

NUT259. Nutrition and Aging (2)

Lecture—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 201; NUT 202; NUT 203; NUT 204; three of the four courses. Interaction between nutrition and aging. Topics include physiological/biochemical basis of aging, age-related changes affecting nutritional requirements, nutrition and mortality rate, assessment of nutritional status in the elderly, and relationship between developmental nutrition and the rate of aging. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

NUT270. Scientific Ethics in Biomedical Studies: Emphasis on Nutrition (3)

Lecture—1 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s); Term Paper. Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor. Scientific ethics in biomedical studies, especially nutrition. Discussion and case study presentations on scientific integrity, fraud, misconduct, conflict of interest, human and animal research protections. Not open for credit to students who have completed NUT 492B. Effective: 2003 Spring Quarter.

NUT290. Beginning Nutrition Seminar (2)

Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Seminar—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): First-year graduate standing. Discussion and critical evaluation of topics in nutrition with emphasis on literature review and evaluation in this field. Students give oral presentations on relevant topics. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

NUT290C. Research Conference (1)

Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Graduate standing. Major professors lead research discussions with their graduate students. Research papers are reviewed and project proposals presented and evaluated. Format will combine seminar and discussion style. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

NUT291. Advanced Nutrition Seminar (1)

Seminar—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Second-year graduate standing. Advanced topics in nutrition research. Multiple sections may be taken concurrently for credit. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

NUT293A. Current Topics in Obesity, Food Intake and Energy Balance (3)

Lecture—1 hour(s); Seminar—1 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 129; Or graduate standing; undergraduates with upper division standing with at least one writing course may enroll with consent of instructor. Current research and its evaluation. Principles of experimental design and scientific background for given article. Articles summarized for posting on Internet for use by healthcare professionals. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

NUT293B. Current Topics in Obesity, Food Intake, and Energy Balance with Special Topics (3)

Lecture—1 hour(s); Seminar—1 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 129; Graduate standing. Undergraduates with upper division standing with at least one writing course may enroll with consent of instructor. A continuation of NUT 293A, with additional special topics. May be repeated up to 3 time(s) with consent of instructor. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

NUT294A. Current Topics in Developmental Nutrition (2)

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): NUT 114 or NUT 252; or Consent of Instructor. Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor. Effects of nutrition on embryology, morphogenesis, and developmental mechanisms. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Effective: 2004 Winter Quarter.

NUT297T. Supervised Teaching in Nutrition (1-3)

Variable. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in nutrition or consent of instructor. Practical experience in teaching nutrition at the university level; curriculum design and evaluation; preparation and presentation of material. Assistance in laboratories, discussion sections, and evaluation of student work. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

NUT298. Group Study (1-5)

Variable. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Group study. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

NUT299. Research (1-12)

Variable. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Research. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

Courses in Maternal & Child Nutrition (MCN) 

Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS/MCN program; other graduate students by consent of instructor.

MCN260. Nutrition During Pregnancy (6)

Lecture—5 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Advanced Studies in Maternal and Child Nutrition; other students by consent of instructor. Open to Graduate standing. Overview of the anatomical, physiological and biochemical changes that occur during pregnancy and early development. Discussion and evaluation of nutritional/lifestyle factors associated with pregnancy outcomes and nutrition programs/interventions for pregnant women. Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

MCN261. Lactation and Infant Nutrition (6)

Lecture—5 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): MCN 260; graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Overview of the physiological and biochemical processes underlying human lactation and nutritional needs of both mother and infant. Development of skills in assessment, nutrition counseling, education and support of new mothers and their families. Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

MCN262. Child and Adolescent Nutrition (6)

Lecture—5 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): MCN 261; graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Relationships among nutrition, growth, and development during childhood and adolescence. Nutritional assessment for normal and high risk groups; psychological, social, and economic factors contributing to nutritional status. Nutritional needs and interventions for special groups, including obese children/adolescents, athletes, and eating disordered. Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

MCN263. Applied Research Methods in Maternal and Child Nutrition (4)

Lecture/Discussion—4 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Application of epidemiological principles to the study of maternal and child nutrition. Topics include quantitative & qualitative study procedures, including study design, data collection, and related analytical techniques. Effective: 2018 Winter Quarter.

MCN264A. Current Topics in Maternal and Child Nutrition: Principles of Adult Education (2)

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Current scientific literature related to Maternal & Child Nutrition in adult education settings. Topics include methods and theories of adult education and critical thinking skills related to research evaluation. Effective: 2017 Spring Quarter.

MCN264B. Current Topics in Maternal and Child Nutrition: Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice (2)

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Current scientific literature related to Maternal & Child Nutrition. Topics include epidemiology, evidence-based practice, breastfeeding promotion, and nutritional assessment of populations. Effective: 2017 Spring Quarter.

MCN264C. Current Topics in Maternal and Child Nutrition: Public Policy Development and Implementation (2)

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Current scientific literature related to Maternal & Child Nutrition. Topics include nutrition surveillance and monitoring, as well as public policy development and implementation. Effective: 2017 Fall Quarter.

Professional

NUT492A. Professionalism: An Academic Perspective (2)

Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. For graduate students in their initial quarter of residence. Professionalism topics are presented and examples drawn from both the biological and social sciences. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

NUT492C. Grant Writing (3)

Lecture—1.5 hour(s); Discussion—1.5 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Nutrition or consent of instructor. Preparation of grants for governmental agencies (particularly NIH and USDA) and private foundations. Students will write a research grant or fellowship application. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) with consent of instructor. Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

BCM209. Prostaglandins/Leukotrienes and Related Lipids (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: Biochemistry 101A-101B or Physiological Sciences 101A-101B or Physiology 100A-100B. Oxidative desaturation/elongation of poyunsaturated fatty acids. Biosynthesis of prostaglandins/leukotrienes from polyunsaturated fatty acids. Chemistry, biochemistry, and metabolism. Nutritional regulation. Physiological/pathophysiological implications; pharmacological and clinical relevance. Offered in alternate years.—(II.) Ziboh