124 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Nutrition Program NUT 6505—Nutrition Clinical Skills II The course is reserved for students within the Professional Practice Concentration to provide case studies and hands-on simulations for advancement of practice skills in the clinical setting. Learning content will focus on the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and documentation using the nutrition care process. Advisor approval required. (1 credit hour) NUT 6700—Advanced Sports Nutrition This course is an advanced study of nutrition as a tool to enhance athletic performance using food as the optimal fuel. The course will investigate the macronutrients, micronutrients, body composition, and medical nutrition therapy for active individuals, athletes, and special groups. Body composition and the appropriate use of equations to determine energy needs will be studied in depth. (3 credit hours) NUT 6750—Dietary and Sports Supplements This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the various sport and dietary supplements on the market and explore the essential role of vitamins and minerals in the human diet as they relate to health, health promotion, physical activity, exercise performance, illness, and disease prevention. Governmental regulation of the dietary supplement industry will be explored. (3 credit hours) NUT 6800—Special Project I This is the first course in a series of two courses to offer students a practice-based research and culminating experience that provides a bridge between academic preparation and professional practice. The project allows the student to apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills learned in the core and elective program courses under the supervision and guidance of a faculty mentor. (3 credit hours) NUT 6801—Special Project II This is the second course in a series of two courses to offer students a practice-based research and culminating experience that provides a bridge between academic preparation and professional practice. The project allows the student to apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills learned in the core and elective program courses under the supervision and guidance of a faculty mentor. (3 credit hours) NUT 6805—Applied Nutrition Capstone This course will provide students with a culminating experience that is project-based to integrate concepts learned in the program. (3 credit hours) NUT 6900—Current Topics in Nutrition Current topics are presented and explored in detail. Information and focus of course will vary as the field of nutrition changes. Specific learning objectives will be designated on the course syllabus when this course is offered. (3 credit hours) NUT 6915—Independent Study in Nutrition The course is a self-directed, faculty-supervised learning experience for the student. The student is required to develop a proposal regarding the desired topic of study, a learning contract with specific objectives, and a plan of action to include methods of obtaining the information and the material produced to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the subject area. A faculty member will be assigned to the student for the supervised study and will follow the approved learning contract for successful completion of the course. (3 credit hours) NUT 7000—Professional Seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics This course will expose students within the Professional Practice Concentration to career leadership opportunities and responsibilities. Students will demonstrate professional competencies related to supervised practice in the field as they prepare for the final stages of the program. Restricted to Professional Practice Concentration students. (2 credit hours) NUT 8000—Comprehensive Exam This course is reserved for students within the Professional Practice Concentration as they approach the final stages of the program. Students will be required to demonstrate professional competencies through written and practical assessments. Restricted to Professional Practice Concentration students. (1 credit hour) NUT 8004—Nutrition Practicum I This course is reserved for students within the Professional Practice Concentration to provide required, supervised practice in community settings. Students will apply practice competencies in the principles of foundational knowledge, community, and public health nutrition. Restricted to Professional Practice Concentration students. (4 credit hours) NUT 8007—Nutrition Practicum II This course is reserved for students within the Professional Practice Concentration to provide supervised practice in community settings. Students will apply practice competencies in the principles of foundational knowledge, client/patient services, food systems management, business, and evidenceinformed practice. Restricted to Professional Practice Concentration students. (7 credit hours) NUT 8008—Nutrition Practicum III This course is reserved for students within the Professional Practice Concentration to provide supervised practice in community settings. Students will apply practice competencies in the principles of foundational knowledge, client/patient services, food systems management, business, and evidenceinformed practice. Restricted to Professional Practice Concentration students. (8 credit hours)
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