Biochemistry

BCH300 / Essentials of Biochemistry [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes; vitamins and cofactors. Emphasis is placed on metabolic pathways, the interrelationships of nutrients and the relation of metabolic processes to the overall human health.

Prerequisites: BIO201 Biology I

Pre or Co-requisite: CHM311 Organic Chemistry or CHM310 Basic Organic Chemistry

BCH301 / Introduction to Biochemistry [4-0, 4 cr.]

This course covers the study of modern biochemistry concepts in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Enzymes and coenzymes will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: BIO201 Biology I

Pre or Co-requisite: CHM312 Organic Chemistry II or CHM310 Basic Organic Chemistry

Biology 

BIO101 / Introduction to Biological Science [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course covers general biology for freshman Liberal Arts students. It is a simplified presentation of basic biological concepts, with emphasis on human biology.  Students may choose the BIO201-202 bi-semester sequential course with approval of his/her advisor and the course’s instructor.

BIO200 / Basic Biology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces basic principles of human biology. It focuses on cell and tissue structure and function, classification, evolution, modern genetics and molecular biology. It also provides brief coverage of organs and systems in relation to disease.

BIO201 / General Biology I [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course  is an introductory, yet comprehensive, study of the chemical, cellular, and the tissue organization of life, the transfer of energy through living systems, the expression of genetic information, essential microbiology principles, as well as a discussion of the major characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists, and plants.

BIO202 / General Biology II [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course  is an introduction to the classification of the animal kingdom, and an in-depth discussion of animals and plants, with particular emphasis on the study, and a comparison, of structures and functions, and of tissues and the organ system, all within the context of diversity of life as shaped by evolution.

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO203  / Introduction to Ecology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces the organization of individual organisms into populations, communities, and ecosystems. It focuses on the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment. Concepts such as diversity, competition, natural selection, adaptation, climate changes, migration, extinction and deforestation are covered. Additionally the course tackles concepts of environmental microbiology in relation to pollution, remediation and recycling of liquid and solid wastes.

BIO209 / Basic Biology for Computer Science [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces basic principles of biology. It focuses on cell and tissue structure and function, classification, evolution, ecology, and modern genetics. It also provides a brief coverage of organs and systems in relation to disease and nutrition. The course includes a short laboratory component that complements the theoretical course material.

BIO222 / Microbiology, a Human Perspective [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is designed to provide nursing and nutrition students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases and interaction of microorganisms with humans. The student will gain an understanding of the various characteristics of microorganisms in general and the specific characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi.It will enable the students to learn how to avoid the spread of infectious microorganisms in the hospital environment. Topics include the different aspects of epidemiology, control of pathogens, disease transmission, nosocomial infections, host resistance, immunity, and sample collection.

Prerequisite: BIO200 / Basic Biology or BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO260 / Human Anatomy and Physiology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms involved for maintaining homeostasis within it. Body systems, including the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, excretory, integumentary, endocrine and reproductive systems will be surveyed with an emphasis on the relation between structure and function.

Prerequisite: BIO200 / Basic Biology or BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO261 / Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course includes experimental activities designed to enhance students’ ability to both visualize anatomical structures, and to understand most physiological topics. All laboratory sessions focus on humans.

Pre- or Co-requisite: BIO260 / Human Anatomy and Physiology

BIO311 / Microbiology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This is a course intended for the Biology Major, and covers principles of microbiology, and the impact these organisms have on humans and the environment. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, control of microorganisms and microbial metabolism, physiology, genetics, interaction of microorganisms with other forms of life, role of microorganisms in disease, immunity, and other selected applied areas.

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO312 / Microbiology Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course explores the ubiquitous nature of microbes. The overall objective is to allow students to obtain a hands-on experience in many of the microbiological techniques routinely employed, with emphasis on the methodological, and clinical, relevance of the procedures. Students connect theoretical lectures to the practical applications in medicine, environment, and other related fields.

Prerequisite: BIO202 / General Biology I

Pre-or Co-requisite: BIO 311 / Microbiology

BIO321 / Genetics [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is a study of the factors governing heredity, and variation, in plants and animals, on the classical and modern levels, with an emphasis on molecular and microbial genetics, and an introduction to recombinant DNA technology.

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO322 / Genetics Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course  is a hands-on laboratory course  that familiarizes students with principles of classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics with an emphasis on recombinant DNA technology through an in-depth analysis of the genetics and workings of basic model  organisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Sordaria fimicola, Zea mays and Escherichia coli.

Pre or Co-requisite: BIO321 / Genetics

BIO331 / Ecology [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course covers the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment. Major concepts related to the structure, function, organization, and regulation, at various levels (population community, ecosystems, and biomes), are covered theoretically and via laboratory work and field trips.

Co-requisite: ENG203/ Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO341 / Plant Physiology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the study of fundamental processes underlying survival, growth development, and normal functions of plants, with special emphasis on photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, water absorption and transpiration, translocation of solutes, hormonal control, and development.

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO343 / Anatomy and Physiology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course entails an anatomical, and physiological approach to the study of the cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, muscular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems, with emphasis on homeostasis.

Prerequisites: BIO201 / General Biology and BIO202 / General Biology II

BIO344 / Anatomy and Physiology Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course includes experimental activities designed to enhance students’ ability to both visualize anatomical structures, and to understand most physiological topics. All laboratory sessions focus on human and other higher vertebrates.

Pre- or co-requisite: BIO343 / Anatomy and Physiology

BIO345 / Cell and Molecular Biology [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course is an integration of the approaches of cytology, biochemistry, genetics, and physiology, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the operation of cells as units of structure and function in living organisms.

Prerequisite: BIO321 / Genetics

Pre- or Co-requisite: BCH301 / Introduction to Biochemistry

BIO401 / Developmental Biology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This senior-level course covers basic human and animal developmental processes. It deals with gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, neural and germ layer formation. It explores the details of early human embryo development and human birth defects. The course also deals with the most recent Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) as well as emphasizes and updates current Stem Cell research knowledge and its application in treatment of diseases and gene therapy.

Prerequisite: BIO321 / Genetics

BIO410 / Biotechnology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course examines all the biological principles underlying current biotechnology in the fields of human genetics, and genetic engineering. Methods of basic scientific research, the impact of technology on society, and the ethical problems in human genetics, will be explored. Topics include gene structure, function, expression, and manipulation in both the prokaryotes and eukaryotes principles of recombinant DNA technology, microbial biotechnology, animal and plant biotechnology, medical biotechnology, DNA profiling, forensics, and the regulation of biotechnology and patenting.

Prerequisite: BIO321 / Genetics

BIO420 / Virology and Immunology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course provides an introduction to the immune response, the cells and tissues of the lymphoid system, lymphocyte activation and specificity, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, the concept of immunity to diseases, and immunodeficiency, and AIDS autoimmune diseases and transplantation. It examines the interactions between pathogens and host defense mechanisms (innate and specific immunity), as well as the problems in pathogenesis. The student will be also exposed to the principles of virology, with topics covering the fundamental properties of viruses, including their structure, replication, molecular biology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and the medical importance of major virus groups and their interaction with host cells.

Prerequisite: BIO201 / General Biology I

BIO430 / Special Topics in Biology [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers specialized contemporary topics of current interest to senior undergraduates in the Biology program.

Prerequisite: Senior Standing

BIO499 / Senior Study [3-3, 3 cr.]

This course is designed to teach research methods, including how to conduct : a survey of literature on a problem in biology, a laboratory investigation of some phase of it, and its presentation in a paper.

Co-requisite: ENG202/ Sophomore Rhetoric

Prerequisite: Senior Standing

Chemistry

CHM101 / General Chemistry [3-3, 4 cr.]

This freshman-level course is an introduction to atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, stoichiometry, aqueous solution, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.

CHM200 / Essentials of Chemistry [3-0, 3 cr.]

This is a one semester course for health science students that introduces basic concepts of general, organic and biochemistry, and basic nuclear chemistry. The course includes basic: stoichiometric chemical calculations, bonding concepts, solution chemistry, acid/base and redox reactions, basic nuclear reactions, organic compounds properties, structure and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids enzymes and biochemical energy

CHM201 / Chemical Principles [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the principles and theories of atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, mass spectrum, properties of gases, basic thermodynamics, kinetic theory, solids and liquids, solutions, ionic and chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions.

Prerequisite: CHM101 / General Chemistry or equivalent

CHM202 / Analytical Chemistry [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of quantitative analysis of acid-base titration and complexometric methods of analysis. Precipitation methods, potentiometric methods, solvent extraction, chromatography and polarography, spectroscopic analytical methods, and atomic elemental analysis are covered.

Prerequisite: CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM203 / Qualitative Analysis [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is an introduction to experimental chemistry, emphasizing properties of gases, colligative properties and qualitative chemical analysis.

CHM204 / Quantitative Analysis [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is an introduction to experimental chemistry that involves gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric methods, and techniques used in quantitative chemical analysis.

Pre- or Co-requisite: CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM209 / Essentials of Chemistry for Computer Science [3-0, 3 cr.]

The course includes basic: stoichiometric chemical calculations, bonding concepts, solution chemistry, acid/base and redox reactions, organic compounds properties, structure and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids enzymes and biochemical energy. The course includes a short laboratory component that complements the theoretical course material.

CHM310 / Basic Organic Chemistry I [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is for pre-health professionals. Materials covered include electronic structure, and bonding; acid/base in organic chemistry; organic compounds and their nomenclature; physical   properties, structures, reactions and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, amines, ethers, and epoxides; aromatic systems and their reactions; substitutions (nucleophilic, electrophilic) and  eliminations; central role of carbonyl compounds and their reactions, structure determination and the chemistry of biomolecules.

Prerequisite: CHM200 / Essentials of Chemistry or CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM311 / Organic Chemistry I [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of organic chemistry with an emphasis on the relation between structure and properties. It also includes synthesis, properties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols with an emphasis on mechanistic and stereochemical aspects of organic reactions.

Perquisite: CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM312 / Organic Chemistry II [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course  covers in depth organic structure determination by spectroscopic methods, properties, reactions, and synthesis including alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, phenols, and carbohydrates. Emphasis is placed  on the reaction mechanism and stereochemistry, as well as the design of multi-step synthesis.

Prerequisite: CHM311 / Organic Chemistry  I

CHM313 / Organic Chemistry I Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This laboratory course is designed to provide students with the basic skills for conducting organic reactions. The following techniques are learned: melting point, boiling  point, simple, fractional and steam distillation, gravity and vacuum filtration, drying solids and liquids, extraction, evaporation, reflux, re-crystallization, gas chromatography, column chromatography, thin layer chromatography and optical  rotation.

Pre- or Co-requisite: CHM311 / Organic Chemistry I

CHM314 / Organic Chemistry II Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course is an advanced organic chemistry lab course that utilizes the techniques learned in CHM313, in order to synthesize and study the properties and reactivities of functional groups. Experiments conducted include nitration of aromatic compounds, aldol condensation, Diels-Alder reaction and Friedel Crafts acylation. In addition, the synthesis of dyes and natural products are among the experiments done in this laboratory.

Prerequisites: CHM312 / Organic Chemistry II or concurrently, CHM313/  Organic Chemistry I Lab

CHM330 / Physical Chemistry I [4-0, 4 cr.]

This course covers the basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical dynamics; including heat, work and energy; the three laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical systems and thermodynamic solutions, kinetic theory of gases, rate law, mechanism, Bodenstein approximation, fast reactions, photochemistry, and reaction rate theories.

Prerequisites: MTH201 / Calculus III and CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM332 / Physical Chemistry II [3-0, 3 cr.]

This is a course that covers Quantum theory, postulates, Schrödinger equation of hydrogen, H+2 and H2, atomic and molecular orbitals, Huckel approximation, and atomic and molecular spectra.

Prerequisites: CHM201 / Chemical Principles and MTH201 / Calculus III

CHM334 / Physical Chemistry Laboratory [0-4, 2 cr.]

This is a laboratory course that covers principles and experimental techniques in thermochemistry, kinetic, and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite: CHM202 / Analytical Chemistry

CHM340 / Environmental Chemistry [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is a study of natural and non-natural chemical substances in the environment and their chemical transformations. It involves chemistry of energy resources, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and, lithosphere (natural and in polluted environment). Principles of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium and reaction kinetics are applied in this course. Other covered topic is waste treatment and chemical processes. Parallel with these is learning the methods of environmental chemical analysis.

Prerequisite: Junior standing

CHM401 / Instrumental Analysis [1-4, 3 cr.]

This course  is an introduction to modern-physical-chemical methods of analysis, with theoretical concepts of instrumentation and applications, including emission and absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and chromatography.

Prerequisites: CHM 202 / Analytical Chemistry and CHM204 / Quantitative Analysis

CHM402 / Chemistry of Materials [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the materials of emerging technologies as explored in the chemistry of the solid-state, conducting, semiconducting, inorganic and organic materials, nanomaterials, as well as the design, preparation, processing and array of characterization methods for material performance.

Prerequisite: CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM403 / Polymer Science [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to Polymer Science involving classification of polymers, preparative methods of polymerization, characterization, mechanical properties, fabrication techniques, thermodynamics and kinetics of polymers, commercial importance and applications.

Pre- or Co-requisite: CHM312 / Organic Chemistry  II

CHM404 / Forensic Chemistry [2-3, 3 cr.]

This course is a general overview of the fundamental principles, methods, and instrumentation involved in the forensic analysis of physical evidence such as hair, fiber, bodily fluid, glass, paint, soil, fingerprints, and documents. The laboratory applies the learned methodologies.

Prerequisites: CHM202 / Analytical Chemistry

CHM405 / Statistical Mechanics [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course involves probability laws and distribution, statistical mechanics, postulates, fundamental equations, statistical mechanics calculations, Bose-Einstein statistics, transition state theory, as well as isotope effect from statistical perspective.

Prerequisite: CHM330 / Physical Chemistry I

CHM412 / Synthesis and Identification of Organic Compounds [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is an experimental chemistry course that explores synthetic transformation, separation and identification of organic compounds by wet chemical techniques, spectroscopic tools, element-alanalyzer and NMR.

Prerequisite: CHM314 / Organic Chemistry II Lab

CHM420 / Inorganic Chemistry [4-0, 4 Cr.]

This course is a study of hydrogen-like orbitals, multi-electron atoms, ionic bonding and crystals, symmetry point groups, symmetry adapted orbitals, Berry pseudo-rotation, fluxional molecules, acids and bases, chemistry of the main group elements, coordination compounds and organometallic compounds.

Prerequisite: CHM201 / Chemical Principles

CHM423 / Synthesis and Identification of Inorganic Compounds [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is an experimental chemistry course that explores a wide variety of synthetic methodologies and characterization techniques of inorganic compounds such as main group, transition metals and organometallics. Several characterization techniques are used to analyze the synthesized products such as conventional spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility, thermal analysis and XRD. The special laboratory skills of air-free manipulation of chemicals will also be introduced.

Pre- or Co-requisite: CHM420 / Inorganic Chemistry

CHM424 / Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is an experimental course that explores a wide variety of synthetic and characterization techniques for nanomaterials using advanced instrumental techniques such as AA, SEM and XRD.

Prerequisites or Co-requisite: CHM402 / Chemistry of Materials

CHM425 / Computational Chemistry [0-4, 2 cr.]

This is a laboratory course that introduces students to computer methods and software used in computational chemistry. Emphasis is on quantum computer simulation methods including molecular orbital methods and density functional theory; statistical calculations; molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo; and Newton-Raphson techniques in solving thermodynamic equations.

Prerequisites: CHM330 / Physical Chemistry I and CHM332 / Physical Chemistry  II

CHM499 / Senior Study [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is designed to teach research methods. It includes work on a short, novel research topic, and the presentation of the findings in a research paper.

Co-requisite: ENG202/ Sophomore Rhetoric

Prerequisite: Senior standing

Environmental Science

ENV200 / Introduction to Environmental Science [3-0, 3 cr.]

This is an introduction to the environmental problems and challenges facing humankind. Global problems will be directly related to issues facing the regional and local environment. The course covers environmental problems and their causes, ecosystems and how they work, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, species extinction, air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, solid waste disposal, renewable energy technologies, and applications to alleviate environmental problems. Case studies will be presented and potential solutions will be attempted. The course includes field trips.

ENV402/CIE525 / Environmental Policy and  Management [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course explores human made problems in the environment parallel with concepts in environmental ethics, management and policies so as solutions are provided concerning preservation of the environment. Topics covered include toxic and solid wastes; pollution of air, water, food and soil; and international and national environmental ethics, management and policies.

Prerequisite: Senior standing

ENV422/CIE722 / Environmental Impact Assessment [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is the study and evaluation of the impacts of large scale projects on the quality of the physical, biological, and socio-economic environment taking into account environmental laws and regulations, and EIA guidelines. The course also addresses the identification of impact, quantification methods, mitigation measures, and monitoring plans as well as a case study involving the preparation of an EIA REPORT.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or senior standing

ENV426/CIE526 / Environmental Remediation [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course deals with processes employing microorganisms, fungi, plants or their enzymes to return contaminated environments, such as polluted waters and soils, to their natural condition. The control, optimization and monitoring of bioremediation is discussed as well as the environmental factors and microbial populations involved. In-situ, ex-situ applications and genetic engineering approaches are emphasized.

Prerequisite: Senior standing

Health 

HLT201 / Basic Health [1-0, 1 cr.]

This course delivers basic knowledge of general health and fitness, first aid, nutrition, mental health, disease, drugs, tobacco, and sex.

Nutrition 

NUT201 / Fundamentals of Human Nutrition [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to human nutrition and its relationship to health. The essentials of an adequate diet, sources of nutrients, and how to meet the nutritional needs of various age groups are included.

NUT301 / Community Nutrition [3-0; 3 Cr]

This course deals with methods used to discover nutritional problems in the community and the different strategies and education programs that may be implemented in order to improve nutritional status and health.

Prerequisite: NUT201 / Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

NUT312 / Food Chemistry [3-0; 3 Cr]

This course is designed to cover the chemical composition as well as physical and sensory properties of food.

Prerequisite: CHM310 / Basic Organic Chemistry or CHM311 / Organic Chemistry I

NUT323 / Food Analysis [1-3; 2 Cr]

This course includes application of methodologies used in the assessment of chemicals and nutrients in food.

Prerequisite: CHM313 / Organic Chemistry Lab

NUT335 / Food Service and Safety Management [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the different functions of a foodservice manager in terms of menu planning, purchasing, production, distribution and service, and facility layout and design. It also highlights the principles of food safety and the application of quality management systems (HACCP and ISO 22000) in foodservice establishments.

NUT345 / Industrial Food Production [2-0; 2 Cr]

This course is designed to cover aspects of the food industry. It includes visits to different food production and food industry facilities. Students will be asked to write reports and discussions about the different visits.

Prerequisite: NUT335 / Food Service and Safety Management

NUT356 / Nutrition Status Assessment [1-3; 2 Cr]

This course covers all theoretical aspects of nutritional status assessments such as anthropometric measurement, dietary assessment and screening, medical record reviews, care plan development and biochemical tests. Also, students are exposed to practical experiments that make them familiar with the studied tools and techniques.

Prerequisite: NUT201 / Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

NUT367 / Food Processing [1-3; 2 Cr]

This course covers changes observed in basic food constituents during food processing and preparation. It also deals with the different methods and principles of food processing, preservation and possible food spoilage. The course includes laboratory applications of food processing.

Prerequisite: NUT312 / Food Chemistry

NUT379 / Food Microbiology Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course explains the fundamental aspects of microbiological contamination and control during harvesting, storage and processing of foods. It covers the detection techniques of microbial contamination and the industrial applications of microorganisms in the food industry.

Pre- or co-requisite: BIO222 / Microbiology: A Human Perspective

NUT389 / Nutrition in the Life Cycle [3-0; 3 Cr]

This course is designed to cover all aspects of basic nutritional needs throughout the human life cycle: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderly people and the special requirements during pregnancy and lactation.

Prerequisite: NUT401 / Advanced Human Nutrition

NUT401 / Advanced Human Nutrition [3-0; 3 Cr]

This course includes the latest advances in carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamin and mineral nutrition and metabolism in the human body.

Prerequisites: NUT201 / Fundamentals of Human Nutrition, BIO260 / Human Anatomy & Physiology

Pre- or Co-requisite: BCH300 / Essentials of Biochemistry

NUT422 / Medical Nutrition Therapy I [3-0, 3 Cr.]

This course deals with the pathology, treatment and nutritional therapy of acute and chronic diseases. It includes the nutrition care process of the following pathological conditions: hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and eating disorders.

Pre- or Co-requisites: NUT401 / Advanced Human Nutrition and NUT356 / Nutrition Status Assessment

NUT 424/ Medical Nutrition Therapy II [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course deals with the pathology, treatment and nutritional therapy of acute and chronic diseases. It includes the nutrition care process of the following pathological conditions: gastrointestinal and liver disease, hypermetabolic states, diabetes mellitus, renal disease and inborn errors of metabolism, enteral/parenteral nutrition management.

Prerequisite: NUT422 / Medical Nutrition Therapy I

NUT425 / Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab [0-4, 2 cr.]

This course is designed to consider and discuss clinical case studies and reports of patients with different pathologic conditions requiring medical nutrition therapy.

Pre- or Co-requisite: NUT424 / Medical Nutrition Therapy II

NUT445 / Counseling Communication Skills [2-0; 2 Cr]

This course focuses on the necessary techniques used in collection and interpretation of dietary intake in addition to patient care and counseling in order to promote the required dietary changes.

Prerequisite: NUT356 / Nutrition Status Assessment and ENG203/ Fundamentals of Oral Communication

NUT468 / Management Systems in Dietetics [2-0, 2 cr.]

The main purpose of this course is to prepare students to carry out a wide range of managerial tasks within the dietetics field. The final goal is to achieve strong theoretical and technical comprehension on the major nutrition and dietetics-related areas of operation and management in the health sector.

Prerequisite: NUT335 / Foodservice and Safety Management

NUT499 / Senior Study in Nutrition [1-6, 3cr]

This goal of this course is the completion of a well-designed research project in current nutritional topics during which the student will be familiarized with the latest research techniques and tools.

Co-requisite: ENG202/ Sophomore Rhetoric

Prerequisite: Senior Standing

NUT 570 / Ethics for Dietetic Practice [1-0, 1 cr.]

This course covers identification of standards and discussion of current issues in ethics and credentialing for dietetics practice in the changing health care environment.  The course also includes reimbursement for professional services and legislation related to the field of dietetics (offered in fall only).

Prerequisite: CP Status

NUT 580 / Dietetic Practice Seminar I [1-0, 1 cr.]

This course explores the professional roles and responsibilities of dietitians as well as career opportunities within the field. Current issues in the practice of dietetics as well as other emerging issues will be discussed (offered in fall only). 

Co-requisite: NUT598 / Dietetic Practicum

NUT585/ Dietetic Practice Seminar II [1-0, 1 cr.]

This course covers the changes that are occurring in the field of dietetics. Students will explore revisions of nutritional standards and guidelines (offered in spring only).

Prerequisite: NUT580 / Dietetic Practice Seminar and  Co-requisite: NUT 599 

NUT597 / Dietetic Practicum I [12 credits paid as 3 credits]

This course provides students with supervised planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional practice goals in a selected area of dietetic practice.  It incorporates rotations in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Community Nutrition as well as Food Service Management. Both practical and theoretical instructions will be provided (offered in fall only).

NUT598 / Dietetic Practicum II [12 credits paid as 3 credits]

Continuation of NUT598 (offered in spring).

Prerequisite: NUT598 / Dietetic Practicum I

Physics 

PHY101 / Introduction to Physical Science [3-3, 4 cr.]

This freshman-level course is an introduction to essential concepts of astronomy, physics, chemistry, and geology for non-science majors.

PHY111 / Mechanics [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course  deals with the mechanics and properties of matter, vectors and scalars, linear and circular  motion, dynamics of particles, work and power, energy and the conservation theorems, simple harmonic motion, gravitational forces and the properties of solids and fluids, and heat and thermodynamics.

Pre- or Co-requisite: MTH102 / Calculus II

PHY201 / Electricity and Magnetism [3-3, 4 cr.]

This course  deals with electricity and magnetism, Coulomb’s Law, Gauss Theorem, electrical field and potentials, Ampere’s  Law and magnetic field, electrical current and Ohm’s Law, electromagnetic induction, alternating current and electromagnetic wave, as well as optics  including refraction, interference and diffraction.

Prerequisite: MTH201 / Calculus III

PHY301 / Classical Physics for Life Sciences [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course is divided into three main parts.  The first part covers Newtonian Mechanics of a particle, Thermodynamics, and the study of Fluids and Solids. It begins with the study of Kinematics, (geometrical analysis of the motion of a particle), continues with Newton’s Laws of motion (kinetics), and then proceeds to the study of Energy and Momentum (work/energy theorem). The second part deals with temperature and heat, leading to the definition of entropy and to the laws of thermodynamics. The last part defines fluids, and their density and pressure, leading to the Bernoulli Equation, then defines solids, and their stress and strain relationships, with regards to Young’s modulus.

PHY302 / Classical  Physics for Life Sciences Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course includes experiments covering linear momentum, such as: rotational motion, Newton’s Law of Motion, equilibrium and elasticity, work and energy, temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter, laws of thermodynamics, collision, pendulum, Boyle’s Law, fluid mechanics, coefficient of viscosity, and waves and optics.

Pre- or Co-requisite: PHY301 / Classical Physics for Life Sciences

PHY305 / Modern Physics for Life Sciences [3-0, 3cr.]

This course  covers  Coulomb’s Law of Electrostatics, the study of moving charges (electric current, DC or AC), electromagnetism, wave phenomena, light and optics, introduction to relativity, atomic energy levels, nuclear mass/energy relationship, and energy decay phenomena (radiation and nuclear physics). This course is designed in a way to show the application of some of the above fields in biological systems, and medicine, when possible.

PHY306 / Modern Physics for Life Sciences Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

This course  includes experiments covering Coulomb’s Law, electric field for parallel plate, electric field for concentric cylinders, parallel plate capacitors, resistance, resistors in series and parallel, Wheatstone Bridge, basic oscilloscope operation, measurement of magnetic induction fields, solenoids and Faraday’s Law, charge to mass ratio of the electron, Ohm’s Law, and Plank’s Constant and Atomic Spectroscopy.

Pre- or Co-requisite: PHY305 / Modern Physics for Life Sciences