NUTN 504 - Workexperience/Internship
Practicum experience in community, food service, clinical, and advanced practice settings. Application of principles and skills in dietetics and nutrition to real situations under the guidance of professionals in the field. Evaluations by preceptors follow competencies defined by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Arrangements for suitable sites are made by the Clinical Coordinator
NUTN 510 - Principles of Clinical Dietetics
This course is the first in a series of three pertaining to the principles of clinical dietetics (NUTN 510, 511 and 512). The focus of NUTN 510 is nutrition education; community nutrition/public health; and program management. Theories/models of behavior change are reviewed, as well as effective methods for nutrition education, materials development, and program evaluation. Students are also exposed to a variety of community programs, including health promotion programs targeting different age groups, as well as community-based food and nutrition programs
PHPM 525 - Biometry I
Designed for students in the Epi-Biostat track of the MPH program who will go on to take Biometry II and III. A broad range of topics in estimation and hypothesis testing will be covered. It will start with a review of descriptive statistics and introductory probability, then explore probability and sampling distributions, central limit theorem, and confidence intervals. These topics will be followed by basic hypothesis testing framework, along with the appropriate power and sample size considerations. Large-sample hypothesis tests for means, proportions and variances will be covered as well as exploration of some exact tests. Students will be introduced to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation and simple linear regression in preparation for Biometry II. Most homework assignments are to be completed using statistical software
NUTN 511 - Principles of Clinical Dietetics II
Topics for Nutrition 511 include an overview of the GI tract with nutrition-related consequences of common diseases/disorders and major chronic diseases (Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Hypertension) with emphasis on the pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy for these conditions. Pediatric nutrition assessment/therapy guidelines and nutrition support guidelines (enteral and parenteral) in critical illness are also covered
Prerequisite: NUTN 510
NUTN 514 - Principles of Applied Dietetics II
The goal of this class is to provide an overview of research methods, the process of conducting a critical review of the literature, and the development of a viable research proposal on a specific nutrition related question. The lectures provide an introduction to different types of nutrition research that may be encountered across in a literature review and specific strengths and weaknesses to be considered when writing up a review and recommendations. For masters students, this course guides the development of their proposal for thesis or capstone projects
NUTN 517 - Laboratory Methods in NutritionThe course provides a conceptual framework and hands on lab experience with many of the basic nutritional assessment techniques used in dietetics practice. Techniques taught in class include measuring plasma glucose and urine urea by spectrophotometer, plasma insulin by radioimmunoassay, dietary intake by multi-pass 24 hour recall and food frequency questionnaire, body composition by DEXA, BIA, Bod-Pod and skin calipers, energy expenditure by indirect calorimetry, and plasma fatty acids by gas chromatography (GC). Students evaluate the effect of changes in diet on the blood parameters such as glucose, insulin and fatty acids, and on body composition and energy expenditure
PHPM 526 - Biometry II
Biometry II is the second course in the required sequence for Epi/Biostat majors. This course covers topics in linear models such as one- and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple comparison techniques, analysis of covariance, and repeated measures ANOVA. It will also explore linear regression in some detail, including parameter interpretation, statistical adjustment, variable selection techniques, and model fit assessment. Most (if not all) homework assignments are to be completed using statistical software
NUTN 504 - Work Experience/Internship
NUTN 512 - Principles of Clinical Dietetics III
NUTN 512 includes more examples and integration of medical nutrition therapy for complex clinical conditions, including organ transplantation, burn injury, obesity and inherited metabolic diseases. Other topics reviewed include ethical issues in nutrition, as well as pharmacology and therapeutics.
Prerequisites: NUTN 510 and NUTN 511
PHPM 627 - Biometry III
Biometry III is the third course in the required sequence for Epi/Biostat majors. This course covers topics in categorical data analysis such as cross tabulation statistics, statistics for matched samples, and methods to assess confounding and interaction via stratified tables. It will also explore logistic regression in some detail, and relate results back to those found with stratified analyses. Similar to linear regression in Biometry II, topics for logistic regression will include parameter interpretation, statistical adjustment, variable selection techniques and model fit assessment. If time allows, students will have the opportunity to briefly explore other types of analysis methods (such as those used for survival analysis) to prepare them for biostatistics elective courses. All homework assignments for this course are to be completed using statistical software
NUTN 504 - Work Experience/Internship
Practicum experience in community, food service, clinical, and advanced practice settings. Application of principles and skills in dietetics and nutrition to real situations under the guidance of professionals in the field. Evaluations by preceptors follow competencies defined by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Arrangements for suitable sites are made by the Clinical Coordinator
NUTN 502 - Thesis
NUTN 521 - Metabolic Interrelationships in Nutrition
Both NUTN 521 and NUTN 522 courses focus on nutrient metabolism and nutrition-related biochemistry. The two courses complement each other and cover a separate group of macro- and micronutrients, therefore either course can be taken prior to the other.
NUTN 521 reviews the biochemical processes and nutrients involved in energy production. The digestion, absorption, transport, storage and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids are covered in depth. Micronutrients essential to these systems including many B vitamins, and minerals are also discussed. At the end of the quarter, how energy balance is maintained in various states of health and disease such as during exercise or critical illness is discussed
Prerequisites: Undergraduate biochemistry course
NUTN 513 - Principles of Applied Dietetics
This interactive group project is designed to enhance communication, research, and team building skills; it fulfills some competencies related to management skills. Students generally develop a product from the initial concept, needs assessment, product development and testing, and marketing and distribution. Past products have included foods (such as a pasta mix, packaged for holiday sales; product development included research into nutrition labeling standards) and educational CD-ROMs
NUTN 503 - Thesis
CON 650 - The Practice and Ethics of Science
Required for all incoming graduate students. This course is designed to provide an introduction to basic principles of scientific conduct and practice for graduate students pursuing careers in biomedical research. Specific topics include: laboratory safety, professional standards, use of laboratory animals and human subjects, research funing and career development. Course material will be presented primarily in the form of lectures and panel discussions, with opportunities for student discussion. Phillips and Cunningham
NUTN 505 - Reading and Conference
Meets for 1 hour/wk. Invited guest faculty and students present current journal articles, with critical review of research methodology and discussion of results and applications. Topic for 2006-2007 is Nutrigenomics
NUTN 507 - Nutrition Seminar
Invited guest faculty from OHSU and elsewhere present current topics, such as on-going research, practice guidelines, current controversies in clinical and research settings. In the fall quarter 2nd year MS in Clinical Nutrition students present the background for their thesis topic; in the winter quarter, they present thesis defenses. Their presentations are integrated into the weekly seminar series by the Program Chair.
NUTN 509 - Advanced Practicum
This course provides an advanced level of dietetics training for graduate students through clinical instruction and hands-on practice during patient rounds with an advanced clinical dietitian specialized in the nutrition-related physical exam and diagnosis. Students will learn the nutrition physical exam as an integral part of nutrition assessment. ADA’s Nutrition Care Process model and the nine-step nutrition care model (Kight) will be discussed. ADA’s standardized nutrition terminology will be included
Prerequisite: NUTN 504
PHYS 510 - Human Physiology
This course provides a systems approach to normal function of the human body and an orientation to pathophysiology, with application to systemic disorders. Lecture content is augmented by clinically relevant topics presented by clinicians. Topic areas are coordinated with the clinical medicine subjects to provide students with a broad overview of normal physiology and provide the foundation for understanding the mechanisms of disease
NUTN 522 - Metabolic Relationships II
NUTN 522 is organized into three main sections, which include protein structure, function and metabolism, nutrient effects on bone and antioxidant roles of various nutrients. Specific nutrients of study include protein, the fat soluble vitamins, vitamin B6 and biotin, as well as key macro- and microminerals, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, boron, manganese and molybdenum
Prerequisites: Undergraduate biochemistry course
NUTN 502 - Thesis
NUTN 505 - Readings and Conference
Meets for 1 hour/wk. Invited guest faculty and students present current journal articles, with critical review of research methodology and discussion of results and applications. Topic for 2006-2007 is Nutrigenomics
NUTN 516 - Nutrition Diagnosis
This course is the didactic component to NUTN 509. The nutrition physical examination (NPE) is presented as an integral part of the Nutrition Care Process, particularly nutrition assessment. Findings of the NPE are considered in the context of biochemical data, drug-nutrient interactions, and previous medical and surgical history. Cases seen in NUTN 509 provide the clinical context for classroom discussions. Biochemical tests for nutrient status and normal vs repletion levels of some nutrients will be discussed
Prerequisites: NUTN 521, NUTN 522, NUTN 504
NUTN 509 - Practicum in Nutrition(Thesis Directed)
This course provides an advanced level of dietetics training for graduate students through clinical instruction and hands-on practice during patient rounds with an advanced clinical dietitian specialized in the nutrition-related physical exam and diagnosis. Students will learn the nutrition physical exam as an integral part of nutrition assessment. ADA’s Nutrition Care Process model and the nine-step nutrition care model (Kight) will be discussed. ADA’s standardized nutrition terminology will be included
Prerequisite: NUTN 504
NUTN 515 - Principles in Applied Dietetics III
In this culminating project of MNT during the internship, students prepare a detailed case study describing a patient encountered during supervised practice. The case study follows Kight’s 9-step model, including critical thinking at each step. Standardized terminology for nutrition diagnosis is employed to describe the case. Evidence-based practice guidelines will be applied
NUTN 503 - Thesis
NUTN 505 - Readings and Conferences
Meets for 1 hour/wk. Invited guest faculty and students present current journal articles, with critical review of research methodology and discussion of results and applications. Topic for 2006-2007 is Nutrigenomics
***Dietetic Internship Requirements are in Bolded Type
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