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Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (HNFE)

HNFE 1004 - Foods, Nutrition And Exercise (3 credits) 
Scientific information applied to current concerns in foods, nutrition and exercise as it affects the nutritional health well-being of humans. I,II
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 1114 - Orientation to HNFE (1 credit) 
An introduction to the academic and career planning for students in the Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise major.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 1214 - Topics in Lifetime Activities (1 credit) 
Participation in physical activity, fitness assessment, motor skill development. Awareness and development of the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual components of wellness. Application of healthy lifestyle choices for improved quality of life. May be repeated with varying content, for a maximum of 6 credits. Pass/Fail Only
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours 
HNFE 1215 - Meraki Living Learning Community, Be Well, Be You (1 credit) 
Introduces students in the Meraki Living Learning Community to six dimensions of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community, physical, and emotional. Classroom learning, guided practice, connection to well-being resources, and individual exploration to promote lifelong holistic health and well-being. Personal well-being focused on developing a concept of self, understanding purpose, and learning positive health behaviors to support physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and personal finance.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 1216 - Meraki Living Learning Community, Be Well, Be You (1 credit) 
Introduces students in the Meraki Living Learning Community to six dimensions of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community, physical, and emotional. Classroom learning, guided practice, and individual exploration to promote lifelong holistic health and well-being. Community well-being focused on mental health initiatives, student leadership, developing and sustaining relationships, and service.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1215 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 1804 - Principles of Sport Science (3 credits) 
Introduction to the principal concepts of improving human physical capacity through sport, exercise training, and diet. Overview of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems, and adaptations in endurance, strength, power, speed, and common mechanisms of injury. Use of scientific literature to examine the role of physical activity and sport across the lifespan including interactions with chronic disease. Careers in exercise science.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 1984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2004 - Professional Dietetics (1 credit) 
Introduction to the profession of dietetics with emphasis on competencies, preparation, and responsibilities associated with dietetic practice. Overview of the structure of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its relationship to the dietetic professional. Discussion of current professional concerns. II
Corequisite(s): HNFE 2014 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 2014 - Nutrition Across the Life Span (3 credits) 
Nutritional requirements and related health concerns of pregnant and lactating women, infants, children, adults and the elderly are studied in relation to the physiological and metabolic aspects of pregnancy, lactation, growth and development, maintenance of health, prevention of disease, and aging. 1 year of biology or chemistry required. CHEM 1056 may be substituted for co-requisite CHEM 1036.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1035 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2014H - Nutrition Across the Life Span (3 credits) 
Nutritional requirements and related health concerns of pregnant and lactacting women, infants, children, adults and the elderly are studied in relation to the physiological and metabolic aspects of pregnancy, lactation, growth and development, maintenance of health, prevention of disease, and aging. 1 year of biology or chemistry required. CHEM 1056 may be substituted for co-requisite CHEM 1036.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1035 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2104 - Moving Body, Moving Mind (3 credits) 
Methods of working intentionally towards cultivating optimal brain states. Mind/body practices to develop connections between contemporary neuroscience, movement, and meditative practices. Studies in the intersection of consciousness, movement, and thought. Introduction to yoga, meditation, authentic movement, experiential anatomy, and somatic work. Emphasis on holistic perspectives of the body through active listening, ethical reasoning, healthy self-image, and attention to the practices of intentional embodiment.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 6A Critique & Practice in Arts, 10 Ethical Reasoning 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: DANC 2104 
HNFE 2204 - Medical Terminology (3 credits) 
Structure, pronunciation, and use of medical terms; anatomical structures and body systems; terms used in pathology, testing, diagnosis, surgery, pharmacology and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1105 or BIOL 1205H) or (BIOL 1006 or BIOL 1106 or BIOL 1206H) or ISC 2105 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2254 - Exercise Leadership - Group Fitness Instructor (3 credits) 
Development of theoretical and practical skills for leading exercise in a group setting. Topics include: general guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the instructor-participant relationship, the principles of motivation to encourage adherance in the group fitness setting, effective instructor-to-participant communication techniques, methods for enhancing group leadership, and the group fitness instructors professional role. Obtain knowledge of programming for multiple populations. Will complete a CPR and AED certification as a part of in-class instruction. Pass/Fail only.
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2264 - Exercise Leadership- Personal Trainer (3 credits) 
Development of practical skills for conducting one-on-one exercise sessions for general healthy adults and special populations. Exercise selection, testing, training principles, and behavioral change skills required to be an effective personal trainer. Preparation for a nationally accredited personal training certification. CPR and AED certification. Pass/Fail only.
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2314 - Active Transportation for a Healthy, Sustainable Planet (3 credits) 
Connections among active transportation (e.g., bicycling, walking) and significant global challenges such as physical inactivity, health, the environment, and the economy on local to global scales. Methods to assess walkability among communities with different worldviews and the influence of the built environment on rates of active transportation. Approaches to evaluate demographic and psychosocial predictors and physical and policy barriers to use of active transportation. Successful strategies to increase active transportation through community design guidelines, behavior change tools, transportation planning, and policy.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: SPIA 2314 
HNFE 2334 - Introduction to Integrative Health (3 credits) 
Introduction to the principles of integrative health that promote health and well-being. Examination of the person- centered integrative health treatment methods including holistic stress management, the human spirit, communication, energy healing, elements of meditation, healing environments, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, voice work, nutrition, therapeutic massage and bodywork, and healing effects of physical activity. Review of scientific evidence of integrative treatments.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2484 - Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science (1 credit) 
Evidence-based practice in the field of health science. Utilization and evaluation of published research in literature. Answers to health and healthcare related questions. Identification of well-defined research questions using current frameworks. Best practices of healthcare policies.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 2014 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 2544 - Functional Foods for Health (3 credits) 
Introduction to functional foods (foods with additional value beyond basic nutrition) including development of functional foods, novel sources, and traditional foods with value-added health benefit; regulatory issues; and media messages.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: FST 2544 
HNFE 2664 - Behavioral Theory in Health Promotion (3 credits) 
Introduction to behavioral theories used to design, implement and evaluate health promotion programs, and theories underlying health behavior change. Interactions between individuals, physical and social environments, interpersonal, and intrapersonal determinants of health behavior. Epidemiological evidence of benefits of healthful eating and physical activity.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2774 - Topics in HNFE (1-3 credits) 
A variable-content course. Explores significant contemporary topics in the areas of nutrition, foods, exercise and health. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-3 Lec, 1-3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours 
HNFE 2804 - Exercise and Health (3 credits) 
Introduction to the foundations of exercise science as applied to healthy living, and the concept of exercise as medicine. Fundamentals of health appraisal, foundations of fitness training principles and prescription; nutrition and energy cost, and application of exercise prescription for disease prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 and BMSP 2135 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 2824 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits) 
An introduction to the techniques and principles of athletic training. I,II.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 2954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2964 - Field Work/Practicum (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2984A - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 1A Discourse Advanced 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2984N - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 1F Discourse Foundational 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 2994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 3024 - Science of Food Prep Lab (2 credits) 
Application of the principles of food science and food preparation techniques related to health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. Selection, production, and evaluation of foods and beverages. Emphasis on experimentation illustrating chemical and physical reactions, sensory and physical properties, nutrient manipulation, cooking applications, and functions of foods.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 1004 and (CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or ISC 2106) 
Corequisite(s): FST 2014 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 3034 - Methods of Human Health Assessment (2 credits) 
Evidence-based practice in areas of human health assessment including: anthropometric measurements, vital signs, body composition, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, energy requirements, and health behaviors. Comparison and analysis of assessment methods.
Prerequisite(s): (HNFE 2014 or HNFE 2014H) and BMSP 2136 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 3114 - Foodservice and Meal Management (4 credits) 
Foodservice and meal management for the dietetics professional. Emphasis is placed on understanding food procurement, production, distribution, and marketing in a safe and well managed operation. I
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 3024 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Lab, 4 Crd) 
HNFE 3224 - Communicating with Food (3 credits) 
Development of oral and written communication skills to communicate food and nutrition information to diverse populations. II
Prerequisite(s): (HNFE 2014 or HNFE 2014H) and (HNFE 3024 or HNFE 2224) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 3634 - Epidemiologic Concepts of Health and Disease (3 credits) 
Designed to give students in the health sciences a basic understanding of the modern concepts regarding health and disease as well as skills in organizing epidemiological data, disease investigation and surveillance. Includes a survey of terms, concepts, and principles pertinent to epidemiology. Lifestyles of populations and the relationships between lifestyles and health status are studied.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2004 or STAT 3005 or STAT 3604 or STAT 3615 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: PHS 3634 
HNFE 3804 - Exercise Physiology (3 credits) 
Effects of exercise on physiology: neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiopulmonary. Scientific basis of physical training. I
Prerequisite(s): BMSP 2136 and HNFE 2804 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 3814 - Strength and Conditioning (3 credits) 
Development of strength and conditioning practical skills for conducting advanced strength training programs for athletic performance. Adaptations to aerobic and anerobic training, nutrition strategies for maximizing performance, test selection and administration, behavioral aspects of training. Components of training programs including warm-up, flexibility, resistance, speed, agility, power, plyometrics, and periodization. Policies, procedures, ethics and legal aspects of the profession of strength and conditioning coaching.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2804 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 3824 - Kinesiology (3 credits) 
The anatomical and biomechanical basis of human motion, with applications for motor skill acquisition, and development and rehabilitative exercises. I
Prerequisite(s): BMSP 2135 and BMSP 2136 
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2205 or PHYS 2305. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 3954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 3984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4004 - Seminar in HNFE: Writing and Discourse in the Major (3 credits) 
Focused review of relevant and current literature in selected areas of food, nutrition and exercise. Develop practical strategies for finding research articles on specific topics utilizing a variety of search tools (e.g., library, on-line search engines, etc.). Develop analytical skills to critically assess the significance of published research data. Develop competence in written and verbal presentation of current research in formats suitable for a scientific or a lay audience.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 2004 or ALCE 3634 and HNFE 2484 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 4025 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4024 - Emerging Issues in Dietetics (1 credit) 
Investigation of emerging dietetics topics including professional development, new technologies, current legislative issues, and promising evidence-based practice strategies. Integration of knowledge from previous courses to support quality dietetics practice will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4026 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 4125 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 4114 - Food and Nutritional Toxicology (3 credits) 
Principles of food and nutritional toxicology with primary emphasis on food components and food toxins including absorption, metabolism and excretion. An overview of types of adverse food reactions including food allergy, food sensitivity, and food intolerance. An overview of U.S. and international lawas and regulation of safety assessment of foods including food additives, dietary supplements, and residues of contaminants, pesticides, and antibiotics. Analysis of food and nutritional toxicity cases in the context of the food system, regulatory policies, and public communication.
Prerequisite(s): BMSP 2136 and BCHM 2024 and HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4125 - Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits) 
Study of nutritional diagnostic, therapeutic and counseling services provided by a registered dietitian. 4125: Emphasis on the relationship between principles of nutritional care and the medical treatment of individuals with selected diseases or clinical problems. 4126: Integration of knowledge of pathophysiology, biochemical, and clinical parameters, medical treatment and nutrition therapy for patients with selected clinical problems/disease states.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2004 and HNFE 4026 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 3034 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4126 - Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits) 
Study of nutritional diagnostic, therapeutic and counseling services provided by a registered dietitian. 4125: Emphasis on the relationship between principles of nutritional care and the medical treatment of individuals with selected diseases or clinical problems. 4126: Integration of knowledge of pathophysiology, biochemical, and clinical parameters, medical treatment and nutrition therapy for patients with selected clinical problems/disease states. 4125: I. 4126: II.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4125 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4174 - Nutrition and Physical Performance (3 credits) 
Nutritional requirements for the wellbeing and optimal performance of athletes. Methods of assessment and modification of diet, performance, and body composition in athletes. Evaluation of dietary ergogenic aids and supplements for performance and body composition.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2804 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 4025 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4224 - Alternative and Complementary Nutrition Therapies (2 credits) 
Critical evaluation of health claims, mechanisms of action, and research literature for a wide variety of alternative nutrition therapies used for disease prevention and treatment. Practical application of knowledge through completion of problem-based learning projects.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1105 or BIOL 1205H) and (BIOL 1006 or BIOL 1106 or BIOL 1206H) and (CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056) or ISC 2106 and HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 4354 - Dietary Supplements and Health (3 credits) 
Practical and fundamental aspects of widely used dietary supplements (micronutrients, macronutrients, prebiotics, probiotics, plant extracts, bioactive compounds,). Efficacy and mechanism of dietary and botanical supplements in weight management, health promotion, and disease prevention. Interaction of dietary supplements with gut microbiome. Safety and regulatory considerations of dietary supplements. Project-based learning practice with the integration of literature review, project development, writing, and oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): (BCHM 2024 or BCHM 3114) and (BMSP 2136 and HNFE 2484) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4514 - Nutritional Genomics (3 credits) 
Interactions between foods and nutrients with genetics, genomic DNA, and gene expression in humans and animals. Genetic variants that affect optimal health, metabolism and nutrition in individuals, as well as inheritance of these variants in individuals, and allele frequencies in populations. Scientific, ethical, and legal considerations of genes and nutrition knowledge, personalized testing, and genetic engineering. Junior standing.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4604 - Macronutrient Metabolism (3 credits) 
Study of bioenergetics and macronutrients, with emphasis on sources, interrelationships, and factors affecting utilization and metabolism. Changes in intakes related to metabolic states and diseases.
Prerequisite(s): (HNFE 2014 or HNFE 2014H) and (BCHM 2024 or BCHM 3114 or BCHM 4115) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4624 - Community Nutrition (3 credits) 
The application of nutrition principles to an analysis of current applied nutrition programs and a study of the political and legislative processes affecting the practice of dietetics. I
Prerequisite(s): (HNFE 2014 or HNFE 2014H) and HNFE 4026 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4644 - Health Counseling (3 credits) 
Roles, responsibilities, legal requirements and scope of the health professional. Interviewing, counseling, education, health promotion and behavior change strategies for diverse populations. Guidance and referral, health assessment, communication skills, and problem-solving. Application of counseling techniques such as goal-setting, ethical practice, cultural competence, evidence-based practice. Pre: Junior Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4645 - Applications in Nutrition Counseling (2 credits) 
4645: Experiential methods to apply theories of behavior change to promote nutrition and health changes. Learn and apply nutrition care process using evidence-based knowledge through providing client-centered counseling to individuals. Understanding of contemporary issues related to behavior change and emerging issues through review of lay and professional literature. 4646: Advance nutrition counseling skills through work with more diverse clients. Learn and apply quality improvement skills to enhance nutrition counseling service. Identify information on emerging issues and apply appropriately in counseling setting.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4644 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 4125 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 4646 - Applications in Nutrition Counseling (2 credits) 
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4645 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 4704 - Micronutrient Metabolism (3 credits) 
Study of essential vitamins and minerals with emphasis on sources and factors affecting utilization and metabolism. Physiology and interrelationships between vitamins and minerals as well as metabolic states, environmental, nutrition, and genetic diseases caused by or affecting micronutrient metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4025 or HNFE 4604 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4754 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology (3 credits) 
Advanced laboratory course in human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on how pathologic disease states affect human homeostasis. Congenital, genetic, chronic, and common global diseases with recognition and evaluation of causes, risk factors, and impact on body systems. Cadaver prosections will supplement models, specimens, and an advanced anatomy visualization system. Intended for students pursuing graduate education in health sciences.
Prerequisite(s): BMSP 2136 and BMSP 2146 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4774 - Advanced Contemporary Topics in HNFE (1-3 credits) 
A variable-content course. Explores advanced topics in the areas of nutrition, foods, exercise or health using higher- order thinking and problem-solving skills. Qualitatively and quantitatively assess current facts supported by scientific literature, as well as controversial issues with conflicting data. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Junior Standing.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2014 or HNFE 2014H and HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-3 Lec, 1-3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours 
HNFE 4804 - Exercise Metabolism and Disease (3 credits) 
Explores the role of exercise in the pathophysiology of human metabolic disease with an emphasis on obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and exercise tolerance at whole body, cellular and molecular level dysfunction. In-depth assessment of the prospect of exercise as preventive and therapeutic for treatment of metabolic diseases.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 4025 and HNFE 2804 
Corequisite(s): HNFE 3804 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4814 - Advanced Athletic Injuries (2 credits) 
Medical documentation and administration. Practical experience in locating, identifying, and evaluating anatomic structures Mechanisms of injury and healing process, testing and evaluation of athletic injuries, treatment and rehabilitation of injury to return to play. Not part of an accredited athletic training program.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 2824 and HNFE 3804 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 4824 - Advanced Kinesiology (3 credits) 
Advanced study of human movement during exercise. Integration of biomechanical, anatomical and neuromuscular concepts in the regulation of joint movement associated with exercise, injury and disease.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 3824 and HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4844 - Exercise and Neuromuscular Performance (3 credits) 
Functional properties of the neuromuscular system. Emphasis placed on the acute and chronic responses of muscle in exercise, rehabilitation and the factors which determine human performance. Special emphasis on the molecular biological factors responsible for skeletal muscle development and differentiation, as well as adaptation to training and disease states, including activation of signal cascades responsible for the changes in muscle performance.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 3804 and HNFE 2484 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 4954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4964 - Field Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4974H - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 4994H - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5034 - Foundations in Nutrition Counseling and Communication (2 credits) 
Foundations in nutrition counseling and communication strategies to facilitate nutrition-related behavior change of individuals. Navigation of nutrition counseling strategies, culturally sensitive and person-centered care, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist code of ethics and scope of practice guidelines. Documentation strategies according to the nutrition care process. Reflective practice, peer collaboration and professional supervision for a solid foundation of counseling skills. Evidence-based interventions and establishment of strong therapeutic alliances to optimize client engagement, retention and outcomes (2H, 2C).
Corequisite(s): HNFE 5125G 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 5064 - Clinical Practice in Dietetics (4 credits) 
Application of the Nutrition Care Process systematic framework and standardized terminology (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) in a hands-on clinical setting. Collaborative communication and evidence-based medical nutrition therapy through supervised practice on a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Culturally sensitive, patient-centered counseling, teaching, and group facilitation. Integration of research and clinical quality improvement strategies related to patient care. Students will be enrolled concurrently in HNFE’s Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics to achieve course objectives through supervised experiential learning in an approved healthcare setting.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 9 Lab, 4 Crd) 
HNFE 5074 - Applied Foodservice Management and Dietetics Career Planning (3 credits) 
Application of foodservice management skills through hands-on supervised practice. Menu planning, implementation, and evaluation in a foodservice operation. Integration of emerging research into dietetics practice and food service quality assurance efforts. Dietetics career planning, professional development, networking, and life-long learning strategies. Students will be enrolled concurrently in HNFE’s Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics to achieve course objectives through supervised experiential learning in an approved food and nutrition services setting.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 6 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5084 - Community Practice in Dietetics (2 credits) 
Application of the Nutrition Care Process framework (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) through supervised dietetics practice in a community-based setting. Overview of data-driven program planning with measurable objectives for specific target audiences. Development of accessible, audience-centered communication and education tools. Overview of public health programs and policies, including engagement in the legislative process. Students who take this course are enrolled concurrently in HNFE’s Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics to achieve course objectives through supervised experiential learning in an approved community site.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 5114G - Advanced Food and Nutritional Toxicology (3 credits) 
Principles of food and nutritional toxicology with primary emphasis on food components and food toxins including absorption, metabolism and excretion. An overview of types of adverse food reactions including food allergy, food sensitivity, and food intolerance. An overview of U.S. and international laws and regulation of safety assessment of foods including food additives, dietary supplements, and residues of contaminants, pesticides, and antibiotics. Analysis of food and nutritional toxicity cases in the context of the food system, regulatory policies, and public communication. Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5124 - Dissemination and Implementation Science: Bridging Research and Practice (3 credits) 
Historical, theoretical, process and outcome models to guide the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions in community, clinical, and business (or worksite) settings. Application of conceptual models and methods to leverage systems (including, but not limited to, the resources, mission, values) in order to implement or de- implement interventions. Communication of dissemination key measures and constructs, and how to serve as an applied science team member; especially valuing research-practice partnerships and stakeholder needs and values. Experiential and application focus. Pre: Graduate Standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5125G - Adv Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits) 
Study of nutritional diagnostic, therapeutic and counseling services provided by a registered dietitian. Emphasis on the relationship between principles of nutritional care and the medical treatment of individuals with selected diseases or clinical problems. Pre-requisite: Graduate Standing required
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5126G - Adv Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits) 
Study of nutritional diagnostic, therapeutric and counseling services provided by a registered dietitian. Integration of knowledge of pathophysiology, biochemical, and clinical parameters, medical treatment and nutrition therapy for patients with selected clinical problems/disease states.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5125G 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5144 - Molecular Aspects of Nutrition and Disease (3 credits) 
The role of specific nutrients in human and animal health at a physiologic and molecular level. Emphasis is placed on the influence of nutrients on gene expression especially with regard to pathophysiology of diseases. Physiological and molecular aspects of nutrition and immune function will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BCHM 5124 and (ALS 5104 or HNFE 5104) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5154 - Research Methods in Nutrition and Physical Activity (3 credits) 
Research evaluation and design for clinical and behavioral research with an emphasis on diet and physical activity assessment and intervention. Methods applicable to studies designed to test interventions, programs, and practices that target the end result of dietary and physical activity behavior change are emphasized. Research ethics. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5164 - Molecular Aspects of Diet and Cancer (3 credits) 
Molecular and genetic/epigenetic factors in human cancer development. Cellular and molecular targets of the diet or specific nutrients in cancer prevention. Interaction of diet, obesity, and body weight on cancer. Dietary strategies targeting the tumor microenvironment and systemic contributors to tumor progression. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5174G - Advanced Nutrition and Physical Performance (3 credits) 
Nutritional requirements for the well-being and optimal performance of athletes. Methods of assessment and modification of diet, performance, and body composition in athletes. Evaluation of dietary ergogenic aids and supplements for performance and body composition. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5184 - Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism (3 credits) 
Macronutrients sources, interrelationships, and factors affecting utilization, metabolism, physiological, and biochemical function to provide energy. Dietary carbohydrate (simple and complex), fat, and protein metabolism following a meal, during fasting conditions, and during and after exercise or physical activity, for energy generation. Altered metabolism of dietary carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and alcohol in metabolic diseases including obesity and diabetes. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5194 - Dietary Supplements and Health (3 credits) 
Practical and fundamental aspects of widely used dietary and herbal supplements, including micronutrients, macronutrients, prebiotics, probiotics, plant extracts, and bioactive compounds. Efficacy and mechanism of dietary and herbal supplements in weight management, health promotion, and disease prevention. Interaction of dietary supplements with gut microbiome. Safety and regulatory considerations for the use of dietary supplements. Focused literature review and project development. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5204 - Translational Science in HNFE (4 credits) 
Principles and practice of translational science research as it relates to human health and chronic disease. Overview of basic science research, preclinical and clinical intervention development, and community and public health practice in relation to human nutrition, foods, and exercise Principles of scientific inquiry from a team-based approach. Scientific team development and generation of interdisciplinary and translational research questions. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
HNFE 5214 - Physical Activity and Health (3 credits) 
Practical applications of interventions for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment in diverse adult populations. Implications of sedentary behavior. Physiological adaptations to exercise and physical activity, and fitness training principles. Exercise is Medicine initiative principles and health behavior change theories. Health assessment, exercise testing, and prescription. Historical evaluation and application of guidelines for healthy and diseased populations. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5254 - Program Development in Health Education (3 credits) 
This course examines issues associated with the development and evaluation of health education programs and interventions. Students will be introduced to several health education planning models, as well as the theoretical and philosophical bases for these models. This course will also discuss several issues associated with the conduct of formative and summative evaluations of health problems. By the end of this learning experience, students will have a better understanding of the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5304 - Principles of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice (2 credits) 
Orientation to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) profession. Diverse practice roles and resources to support professional development. Introduction and assessment of concepts key to successful practice as an RDN (leadership strengths, continued professional development planning, code of ethics, standards of practice, effective communication and nutrition informatics). Strategies to influence the profession, the workplace and current food and nutrition policy issues. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 5314 - Business of Dietetics and Healthcare (3 credits) 
Business and management skills and perspectives for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Private practice and entrepreneurial strategies in nutrition and dietetics. Public relations messaging. Healthcare administration, federal and state regulations, and policy and impact on the dietetics profession. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5324 - Public Health Nutrition Policies and Programs (3 credits) 
Public health, health promotion, food and nutrition policy and population-based nutrition principles in the United States (U.S.) and globally. Factors that contribute to nutrition-related health disparities and chronic diseases. Community and population-based nutrition assessment for vulnerable populations. Food policy and program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to promote healthy, resilient and sustainable food environments. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5334 - Clinical Nutrition Care Applications (2 credits) 
Application of the nutrition care process including patient screening and clinical assessment (patient interviewing, anthropometrics measurements, nutrition-focused physical exam, energy and nutrient needs, laboratory values and other diagnostic tests, physical activity). Consideration of assessments implication on development nutritional diagnosis and individualized intervention plan. Monitoring and evaluating impact of nutritional care. Exposure to diverse patient types using case-based, simulation and other experiential learning. Effective communication of nutrition care plan to healthcare team members.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5126G 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 5344 - Nutrition Counseling for Behavior Change (3 credits) 
Advanced application of behavior change theories, counseling strategies, and client-centered communication skills to meet needs of diverse and complex individuals with a variety of goals and conditions. Effective counseling interventions based on the nutrition care process, evidence-based guidelines, counseling ethics, scope of practice boundaries, motivational interviewing, health literacy, cultural sensitivity and humility. Interdisciplinary collaboration with peers and professionals to optimize client outcomes and refine counseling strategies. Explore contemporary nutrition issues and quality improvement efforts in counseling practice.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5034 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5354 - Food for Optimal Health (3 credits) 
Diet and menu planning and management logistics for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to support health and disease management for diverse populations. Application of food safety principles and methods of microbial control while managing the flow of food in health-care, non-profit, and research environments. Recipe, menu, and diet design, analysis, and production based on principles of food chemistry, human health, federal regulation of food, globalized agricultural processes, and environmental sustainability. Translation of food for health messages to target audiences.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5126G 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5394 - Prof Pract Nutrition Dietetics (1 credit) 
Final preparation for entering Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) profession. Assessment and development of entry-level professional strengths in leadership, communication, nutrition informatics, and advocacy. Job search strategies, interprofessional responsibilities, and continuing professional development planning for career and practice advancement. Performance strategies for upholding code of ethics and standards of professional practice. Application of mentoring approaches. Dissemination of practice-based research to various audiences.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5304 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
HNFE 5414 - Disordered Eating & Body Image (3 credits) 
Comprehensive overview of disordered eating and body image. Etiology, screening, referral process, and treatment options for disordered eating. Prevention and advocacy for disordered eating and body concerns. Knowledge and skills in research and professional practice related to disordered eating and body image among diverse populations in a variety of settings. Pre: Graduate Standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5454 - Nutrition and Disease Prevention Through the Life Cycle (3 credits) 
Role of diet in health promotion and disease prevention at all stages of the life cycle. Etiology of major nutrition-related health problems. Population-level dietary nutrient requirements and dietary guidelines. Patterns in the US. Diet-related health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5474 - Human Exercise Testing: Physiology and Biomechanics (3 credits) 
Mechanisms for acute and chronic physiological adaptations to exercise and muscle contraction. Interactions between physiology and biomechanics as it pertains to research outcomes. Principles of exercise and biomechanics testing for research purposes, safety considerations, factors that affect test results, and criteria to terminate tests. Research study design and methodology for specific research goals. Pre-participation screening and risk classification for exercise and biomechanics testing. Assessment of body composition, endurance, strength, power, fatigue, and flexibility. Interpretation of exercise tests. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5644G - Advanced Health Counseling (3 credits) 
Roles, responsibilities, legal requirements and scope of the health professional. Interviewing, counseling, education, health promotion and behavior change strategies for diverse populations. Guidance and referral, health assessment, communication skills, and problem-solving. Application of counseling techniques such as goal-setting, ethical practice, cultural competence, evidence-based practice. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5694 - Public Health Policy and Administration (3 credits) 
Multiple dimensions of the health policy-making process including the roles of ethics and evidence. Analyzing health polices for their impact on public health and health equity. Examining the structure and function of health care models nationally and globally. Constitutional basis for public health. Applying principles of planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and budgeting to public health agencies. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: PHS 5044 
HNFE 5704 - Dietetics and Professional Management Supervised Practice (2 credits) 
Human resource and organizational management practices in the nutrition and dietetics profession. Experiential learning across diverse management sectors, including program management, human resource management, organizational management, risk management, fiscal management, quality improvement, marketing and promotion, performance management. Development of effective leadership traits through tailored communication and emotional intelligence. Application of systems thinking, health systems science, research, and informatics skills through a capstone project. Pre: Graduate standing. Enrolled in Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) major.
Corequisite(s): HNFE 5314 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
HNFE 5714 - Community Nutrition Supervised Practice (4 credits) 
Hands-on training in dietetics and public health community-based program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Conduct an assets assessment of a target population to design and implement an evidence-based program and measure outcomes. Professional and ethical engagement with community members and partners to identify programs, projects, or initiatives that enhance organizational missions and health, nutrition, and well-being goals. Nutrition education, group teaching, and counseling with cultural competence and consideration of health literacy and accessibility to promote health behavior change. Develop a formal report and evaluation of a community-based program. Pre: Graduate standing. Enrolled in the Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) major.
Instructional Contact Hours: (12 Lab, 4 Crd) 
HNFE 5724 - Foodservice Management Supervised Practice (3 credits) 
Hands-on training in menu planning, management and food production. Integration of social, psychological and environmental aspects of eating to effectively tailor food and nutrition services to meet the needs of a target audience. Food handling with consideration of safety and sanitation practices and effective management of food service teams. Ensure food service operations meet high standards of quality and safety and medical nutrition therapy, tailored to the populations they serve, and understand food service integration into various agencies. Application of nutrition informatics and organizational management to plan and implement a specialty meal or other major project designed to meet the food service needs of an organization. Pre: Graduate Standing. Enrolled in the Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) major.
Corequisite(s): HNFE 5354 
Instructional Contact Hours: (9 Lab, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5734 - Clinical Nutrition Supervised Practice (10 credits) 
Medical nutrition therapy applications of the nutrition care process, patient screening and clinical assessment with diverse patients across various clinical settings. Patient interviewing and assessment of anthropometrics, biochemical, clinical, dietary and environmental factors. Prioritization of nutritional diagnoses to provide safe, effective, ethical, and culturally appropriate patient-centered nutrition interventions. Patient monitoring and evaluation of intervention impact on nutritional care and outcomes. Application of nutrition informatics to documentation in electronic medical records. Effective communication and advocacy of care plans to patient and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Synthesis of research and best practices in presenting a unique case study. Pre: Enrolled in the Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) major.
Prerequisite(s): HNFE 5126G and HNFE 5334 
Instructional Contact Hours: (30 Lab, 10 Crd) 
HNFE 5754 - Internship in Human Nutrition and Foods (1-12 credits) 
Student participation in a planned clinical experience under supervision of a university staff member in an appropriate work center. (Maximum 12C). Consent required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours 
HNFE 5764 - Externship in Human Nutrition and Foods (1-12 credits) 
Special interdisciplinary problem-solving clinics for experienced health practitioners who are engaged part-time in graduate study while continuing in positions of leadership in health organization. (Maximum 12C). Consent required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours 
HNFE 5804 - Exercise Physiology (3 credits) 
Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise training. Physiological basis for current physical activity guidelines. Influences of physical activity on promotion of health and prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
HNFE 5904 - Project and Report (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5964 - Field Work/Practicum (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 6064 - Advanced Topics in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise (3 credits) 
Critically evaluate and discuss contemporary and/or ongoing controversial issues in human nutrition, foods and exercise. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Graduate standing required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours 
HNFE 6234 - Theory and Practice of Community-Based Participatory Research (3 credits) 
The theory and practice of Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR). Empirical examples from community development, agriculture and food systems, community health, and human nutrition. Principles of CBPR, practical and ethical issues in collaborating with communities, participatory action methods, and approaches to evaluation. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: ALCE 6234 
HNFE 6984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
HNFE 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course