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NURSING
Selected Topics in Nursing NURS 285 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course is restricted to students who have approval from the Director of Nursing. The course will present an individually selected
variety of topics intended to bring the student to current knowledge in the subject area assigned. Students who are returning to the nursing
program after an absence, or who may need to repeat certain content for either theory or clinical nursing courses will be assigned the
appropriate number of credits. Other students referred by the Nevada State Board of Nursing for refreshing in certain topics may also take
this variable credit course. The course may be repeated for up to six credits.
NUTRITION
Introduction to Dietetic Technician Program NUTR 100 0.50
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR). It is an introductory
directed study course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a DTR does and what career opportunities are open in the
field. The goal of this course is to help the student in making an appropriate career choice. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Human Nutrition NUTR 121 3.00
Prerequisite: None
An introductory nutrition course for the beginning student. The course content will center on the major nutrients and their roles in
maintaining good health. Students will also learn to recognize well-balanced diets and acquire helpful shopping tips and preparation
techniques for optimum utilization of food dollars. Class meets for four lab experiences. Satisfies UNR core science Group B
requirements.
Food Service Systems Management NUTR 220 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Organization and operation of food service; management principles; food service personnel; labor laws; regulatory agencies; food cost
control and record keeping.
Quantity Food Purchasing NUTR 221 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Food purchasing for food service systems, understanding cost factors, food laws, quality standards and basic manufacturing processes.
Principles of Nutrition NUTR 223 3.00
Prerequisite: BIOL 190 and 190L or BIOL 141 or permission of instructor.
A course designed for the student in the field of allied health and for students majoring in Dietetic Technology. Emphasis on the functions
of the major nutrients and their role in maintaining good health, beginning at the cellular level and extending to include interactional
properties of nutrients and diets.
Community and Lifecycle Nutrition NUTR 233 3.00
Prerequisite: NUTR 223.
This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. Application of nutritional principles and practices in
health care, public health and community nutrition services including community resources and governmental regulation. Lifecycle
nutrition will be studied as it pertains to the general nutritional needs and problems associated with pregnancy, lactation, infancy,
childhood, adolescence and the aging population.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs I NUTR 243 3.00
Prerequisite: NUTR 223.
A course designed for students in the Dietetic Technician Program or other allied health fields. Nutritional care of individuals, applications
of nutrition in the clinical setting and specific disease states and nutrition related care for the patient will be studied. This is one part of a
two-part course series.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs II NUTR 244 3.00
Prerequisite: NUTR 243
A course designed for students in the Dietetic Technician Program or other allied health field. Nutritional care of individuals, applications
of nutrition in the clinical setting and specific disease states and nutrition related care for the patient/client will be studied. This is part of a
two-part course series.
Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care NUTR 253 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Four major non-western cultures are examined regarding cultural norms in the following areas. Cultural attitudes, beliefs and behaviors
associated with access to biomedical health care and to traditional health practices (Complementary and Alternative medicine) among
different cultural groups. Cultural attitudes, beliefs and behaviors regarding food consumption as it varies across cultural groups.
Theoretical and practical approaches to cross cultural communication methods and the meaning of various communication models among
groups.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.