COURSE INFORMATION
Nutrition

ID202 Physical Growth and Development
Spring 1
Department of Maternal and Child Health and the Department of Nutrition
Dr. K. Peterson
2.5 credits
Lectures, seminars. Two 2-hour sessions each week.

Provides an introduction to the principles and assessment of physical growth, development and maturation that are the basis for monitoring the health of populations of children from conception through adolescence. Selection, measurement, and interpretation of anthropometric indicators of growth are discussed in detail. Public health implications of the study of growth and development are also considered, including reference growth curves, secular trends in obesity, maturation, and stature; and strategies for individual and population-based growth monitoring in the U.S. and in international settings.
Course Activities: Seminar participation.
Course Note: Knowledge of basic biology recommended.

ID206 Scientific Writing in Nutrition and Epidemiology
Spring
Dr. M. Stampfer
2.5 credits
Seminars. One 2-hour session each week.

This course is designed to improve writing skills for nutrition/epidemiology researchers. The course will cover such areas as organization of scientific papers, presentation of data in graphical and tabular forms, and style. The course is designed for advanced students who are beginning to work on a paper for publication.
Course Activities: After two initial meetings in the Spring I period to discuss principles of scientific writing, show specific examples, and suggest readings, students will work on their papers independently, under the overall supervision of their own faculty advisors. In the Spring II period, class sessions will be scheduled weekly. Each student will be assigned one primary and one secondary reviewer who will critique the paper in detail and lead the class discussion of the individual student's paper. The instructor will guide the discussion and use the paper to make additional points of constructive criticism, which will serve to illustrate the principles enunciated at the beginning of the class.
Course Note: Enrollment limited to 8 students; signature of instructor required.

ID209 Nutrition in Child Growth and Development
Spring
Department of Maternal and Child Health and the Department of Nutrition
Dr. J. Dwyer
2.5 credits
Lectures, case studies. One 2-hour session each week.

Examines principles and practical problems encountered in developing policies and programs involving nutritional issues, growth and development. Lectures on general principles or elements of nutrition provide background setting for policy and are designed to help students base their judgments on scientific evidence. Discussions involve case studies of recent relevant policy issues in industrialized and developing countries. Student papers, presentations and discussions focus on either policy or scientific issues of importance.
Course Activities: Lectures, video presentations, case studies, and discussion, student presentations.

ID211 Frontiers of Cardiovascular Biology
Spring 1
Division of Biological Sciences and the Department of Nutrition
Dr. G. Reed, Dr. G. Huggins
2.5 credits
Lectures, seminars. One 3-hour session each week.

Current concepts of cardiovascular diesease with an emphasis on underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. Topics include: heart and blood vessel development (with emphasis on the cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, and other causes of heart failure); interactions of the blood cells with the blood vessels (focusing on thrombosis and arteriosclerosis as causes of heart attacks and strokes). Whenever possible insights to the assessment of genetic risk on cardiovascular disease will be emphasized. Faculty will provide a broad overview of the topic, a general discussion of the research approaches used and a discussion of important unaswered questions. The remainder of the seminar will focus on student-led discussions of relevant current (primary) literature.
Course Note: Pass/fail only based on course participation. Minimum enrollment of 6 students.

ID213 Nutrition and Heart Disease
Fall 2
Dr. F. Sacks, Dr. E. Rimm
1.25 Credits
Lectures. One 2-hour session each week.

Contemporary topics on fatty acids, types of carbohydrate, fiber, gene-diet interactions, alcohol vitamins, minerals, homocysteine, and anti-oxidants and their involvement in coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
Course Note: Minimum of 10 students required.

ID214 Nutritional Epidemiology
Spring
Department of Nutrition and the Department of Epidemiology
Dr. W. Willett, Dr. F. Hu
2.5 credits
Lectures. One 2-hour session each week.

Reviews methods for assessing the dietary intake of populations and individuals. Students gain experience in the actual collection, analysis and interpretation of dietary intake. The course also reviews several specific diet/disease relationships, integrating information from international studies, secular trends, clinical trials, analytical epidemiology, and animal experiments.
Course Note: BIO 200, BIO 201 or BIO 200s and BIO 200t, and EPI 200, EPI 201 or EPI 208 required; familiarity with regression/ANOVA recommended; signature of instructor required for students who have not taken a course in nutrition.

ID219 Membrane Trafficking
Spring 2
Division of Biological Sciences and the Department of Nutrition
Dr. M. Wessling-Resnick, Members of the Faculty
2.5 credits
To be offered 2002-2003; offered alternate years.
Lectures, seminars, case studies. One 3-hour session each week.

Intercellular membrane traffic plays an essential role in nutrient uptake, entry of micro-organisms into cells, and receptor-down-regulation, thus defects in this process can create a profound pathophysiology. This course will provide a detailed molecular overview of the elements involved in membrane traffic, how these pathways are interconnected, and the regulatory mechanisms responsible for maintaining cellular integrity through membrane traffic. This course will emphasize the interdisciplinary interests in this area.
Course Note: This course will be offered as a DBS "short course" in the DMS catalog and will also be incorporated into the "short course" format under the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) program; ordinal grading option only.

ID221 Nutritional Epidemiology II
Fall
Department of Nutrition and the Department of Epidemiology
Dr. A. Ascherio, Department Members
2.5 credits
Not to be given 2002-2003; offered alternate years.
Lectures, case studies. One two-hour session each week.

This course addresses methodological aspects of research in nutritional epidemiology. Topics include validation studies, adjustment for energy intake, and correction of measurement error. Theoretical as well as practical aspects will be covered. This course is intended primarily for students interested in doing epidemiologic research.
Course Activities: Review of original articles, data analyses, computer simulations.
Course Note: BIO 210 or equivalent required; ID214 required; signature of instructor required indicating suitable background.

NUT201 Principles of Nutrition
Fall 2
Dr. C. Lo, Department Members
2.5 credits
Lectures. Two 2-hour sessions each week.

Overview of nutrition from epidemiologic, clinical, metabolic, and international perspectives, including nutritional assessment, malnutrition, obesity, eating disorders, relationships between nutrition and cancer and heart disease, and special topics of interest to students. No previous scientific background is required.

NUT202 The Science of Human Nutrition
Spring
Cross-listed at FAS as BPH-222 and at HMS as BPH-733.0
Dr. F. Sacks, Dr. Lo, Department Members
5 credits
Lectures. Two 2-hour sessions each week.

This course reviews the biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the context of human disease. Contemporary topics are emphasized. Particular emphasis is given to current knowledge of the mechanisms that may explain the role of diet in the causation and/or prevention of ischemic heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cancer. Recommended dietary intakes of selected nutrients will be discussed in order to understand their limitations.
Course Note: NUT 201 is recommended; prior familiarity with nutrition and the health sciences expected, as well as a basic knowledge of biochemistry and human physiology.

NUT203 Nutrition Seminars - Part I
Fall
Dr. W. Willett, Department Members
1.25 credits
Seminars. One 1-hour session each week.

The Human Nutrition Seminars are held every Monday and focus in methodologic and applied areas of Nutrition. They consist of presentations by faculty or invited speakers. Generally taken by first year students. Attendance will be taken.Course Note: Pass/Fail only; HSPH degree candidates only.

NUT204 Advanced Topics in Nutrition - Part I
Spring
Dr. G. Hotamisligil, Department Members
2.5 credits
Seminars. Two 1-hour sessions each week.

Students have an opportunity to review and analyze key papers that provide physiological and molecular evidence that bears on a topic of current interest in human nutrition and related disorders. Additionally, students learn skills necessary for critical thinking, and oral and written presentations.
Course Note: HSPH degree candidates only; signature of instructor required.

NUT205 Advanced Topics in Nutrition Part II
Fall
Dr. Campos
2.5 credits
Lectures. Two-1 hour sessions each week.

Students participate in and present seminars reviewing current research and publications related to nutrition in addition to attending advanced seminars presented by faculty and guest speakers. This course is an extension of NUT 204cd and intends to provide practical training in the communication skills for oral presentations. Students will be involved in seminar presentations of topics including both basic research and applied areas of human nutrition.
Course Note: NUT 204 and signature of instructor required.

NUT206 Nutrition Seminars, Part II
Spring
Dr. W. Willett, Department Members
1.25 credits
Seminars. One 1-hour session each week

Seminar series on current topics in nutrition, usually taken by second year doctoral students.
Course Note: Pass/Fail only; HSPH degree candidates only.

NUT209 Seminars in Food Science and Technology
Fall
Dr. C. Lo, Department Members, Guest Lecturers
2.5 credits
Not to be given 2002-2003; offered alternate years.
Seminars, discussions. One 2-hour session each week.

Genetic engineering, agricultural practices, technology to store and preserve food, marketing practices and cooking all influence diet composition, and therefore the health of the public. These topics will be examined in a series of seminars designed to highlight important issues in food science and technology.

NUT210 Nutritional Problems of Less-Developed Countries
Spring
Dr. W. Fawzi
2.5 credits
Lectures. One 2-hour session each week.

Discusses the nutrition problems of less-developed countries. Reviews the epidemiological, biological and behavioral consequences of malnutrition. Emphasizes infectious disease and perinatal outcomes including issues relevant to the formulation of nutrition policy and programs.
Course Note: No auditors.

NUT214 Research Techniques in Nutritional Biochemistry
Fall
Dr. M. Wessling-Resnick, Members of the Program in Nutritional Biochemistry
5 credits for the Fall semester; 5 credits for the Spring semester
Laboratories. Fifteen hours minimum each week.

Students rotate through the laboratories (one each period) of faculty members in the Nutritional Biochemistry Program in order to learn current techniques applied to nutritional, cellular, and biochemical research. Students present oral and written reports on the research they have completed to the Nutrition faculty one rotation per quarter.
Course Note: Generally limited to Nutritional Biochemistry students in the Department of Nutrition; must register for course in each appropriate semester; signature of instructor required. Ordinal grading option only.

NUT214 Research Techniques in Nutritional Biochemistry
Spring
Dr. M. Wessling-Resnick, Members of the Program in Nutritional Biochemistry
5 credits for the Fall semester; 5 credits for the Spring semester
Laboratories. Fifteen hours minimum each week.

Students rotate through the laboratories (one each period) of faculty members in the Nutritional Biochemistry Program in order to learn current techniques applied to nutritional, cellular, and biochemical research. Students present oral and written reports on the research they have completed to the Nutrition faculty one rotation per quarter.
Course Note: Generally limited to Nutritional Biochemistry students in the Department of Nutrition; must register for course in each appropriate semester; signature of instructor required. Ordinal grading option only.

NUT220 Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques
WinterSession
Dr. M. Wessling-Resnick
2.5 credits
Lab studies. Three 4-hour sessions each week.

Laboratory course designed to provide hands-on training in modern molecular research (PCR, RFLP analysis, DNA sequencing, interpretation of results). Fundamentals of laboratory procedures will be emphasized with technical background provided by short lectures preceding lab exercises.
Course Note: Background in Molecular Epidemiology required; enrollment limited to 5 students; ordinal grading option only; lab or section will be announced at first meeting; HSPH degree candidates only; permission of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Fall 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of the regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special topic listed under NUT 301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Fall 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Spring 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
Spring 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT300 Independent Study/ Tutorial
WinterSession
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of regular courses. Independent study work can include laboratory studies, projects in applied nutrition, library research, or the following special projects listed under NUT301.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT301 Nutrition/Health Promotion in the Mass Media
Fall
Dr. L. Cheung (P), Dr. W. Willett (S)
2.5 credits

The role of the mass media and social marketing in the promotion and adoption of healthy eating practices; extent and quality of coverage in various mass media outlets; creating messages for mass media use; effectiveness of existing mass communication campaigns in nutrition.
Course Note: NUT 201 or equivalent required; background in behavioral sciences or education recommended; completed independent study contract required at time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT301 Nutrition/Health Promotion in the Mass Media
Spring
Dr. Willett, Dr. Cheung
Time and credit to be arranged.

The role of the mass media and social marketing in the promotion and adoption of healthy eating practices; extent and quality of coverage in various mass media outlets; creating messages for mass media use; effectiveness of existing mass communication campaigns in nutrition.
Course Note: NUT 201 or equivalent required; background in behavioral sciences or education recommended; completed independent study contract required at time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Fall 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department. Research topics that may be taken under the direction of the faculty are listed below.
Course Note: Pass/Fail only; maximum of 20 credits; signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Fall 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Spring 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
Spring 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT350 Research
WinterSession
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Fall 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department. Research topics that may be taken under the direction of the faculty are listed below.
Course Note: Pass/Fail only; maximum of 20 credits; signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Fall 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Spring 1
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
Spring 2
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

NUT400 Non-Resident Research
WinterSession
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral candidates who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department.
Course Note: Pass/fail only; maximum of 20 credits, signature of instructor required.

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