Health Sciences

• SAR HS 745: Seminar: Advanced Regional Anatomy
  Graduate Prerequisites: SAR HS369, CAS BI315 or BI211 and consent of instructor. - Investigation-based independent course examining the visceral anatomy of two cadavers. The course begins with instruction in dissection techniques, then full dissection of two cadavers is performed. Based on the findings, students determine the cause of death of one of the cadaveric individuals and write a case report.
• SAR HS 750: The Physiologist's Toolbox
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Course in biology, cell biology or physiology, and consent of instruct or. Master and doctoral students only. - This course will cover the skills beyond benchwork that are necessary to be a competitive physiologist. The classes will be a mix of didactic information and group discussion. Methodological issues covered will include study design, techniques used, interpretation of research findings and the process of peer reviewed publication. Practical experience in grant writing and scientific seminar presentation will be included. Students completing this course will understand the principles underlying preparation and publication of scientific manuscripts, grants and seminars and will be able to apply these principles as they read the scientific literature and participate in research projects related to thesis work.
• SAR HS 755: Readings in Neuroscience
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor. - Review of basic principles of neuroscience at an intermediate level, followed by readings and discussion on topics from the current neurosciences research. 4 credits, 2nd semester every other year
• SAR HS 776: Nutritional Epidemiology
  Prerequisite: SAR HS551; Limited to students in the graduate nutrition program. - This course examines epidemiologic methods for investigating the role of diet in long-term health. Students learn to critically review the epidemiologic evidence relating diet, anthropometry, biomarkers, and physical activity to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic health conditions including obesity and diabetes. The methodological issues covered include epidemiologic study design; dietary and nutritional status assessment; issues of bias, confounding, effect modification and measurement error; and interpretation of research findings including an understanding of statistical modeling. Students critically review and present on published research. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to interpret scientific literature and participate in nutrition-related research.
• SAR HS 779: Advanced Clinical Nutrition
  Prerequisites: SAR HS561, SAR HS584, and SAR HS585. This course will focus on the nutrition management of complex patient populations. The foundation of nutrition care is identification of patients at nutritional risk who require intervention, thus, nutrition screening and nutrition assessment will be covered in detail. Methods of determining malnutrition will be reviewed and practiced using case studies. Micronutrient assessment and methods of correcting deficiencies will be covered. A major challenge in clinical nutrition care is managing the patient with multiple medical problems. Students will discuss how to prioritize medical problems and how to develop a nutrition plan while considering many diseases. Cases tied to this course will also be completed in the simulation lab outside of class time.
• SAR HS 783: Metabolic Regulation in Clinical Nutrition
  Prerequisites: CAS CH373 and SAR HS551.This course provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemical processes that govern human nutrition. Building on foundational knowledge of nutrition and biochemistry, students will examine the metabolism of macronutrients (carbohydrate, proteins, and lipids) and select micronutrients, focusing on their chemical properties, digestion, absorption, distribution, and cellular metabolism. Emphasis will be placed on the regulation and integration of metabolic pathways in various physiological states, as well as the interplay between nutrition, metabolism, health, and disease.
• SAR HS 785: Research in Clinical Nutrition
  Prerequisites: SPH BS704 & SAR HS776; Limited to students enrolled in the graduate nutrition program. - This course teaches students to prepare a research proposal. Students will work in groups to define a new area of research based on a critical review of existing literature on a specific nutrition-related health topic of interest. Course competencies include formulating a testable research hypothesis and selecting an appropriate research design, study population, methodology, and analysis plan. This course helps students to refine their scientific writing skills and introduces them to ethical issues related to research involving human subjects.
• SAR HS 788: Theory and Practice of Clinical Counseling
  Prerequisite: SAR HS588 or equivalent: This course is limited to students enrolled in the graduate nutrition program. -This course provides hands-on experience in developing and delivering nutrition education and counseling sessions tailored to diverse populations. Using a structured, competency-based approach, students will design and implement interactive nutrition education sessions, create appropriate educational materials, and refine professional communication skills. Through role playing and standardized patient (SP) practice sessions, students will develop negotiation skills, integrate culturally sensitive strategies, and apply effective counseling methods to facilitate behavior change. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based communication skills, feedback, and reflective practice.
• SAR HS 791: Directed Study and Research
  Limited to students enrolled in the graduate human physiology or nutrition programs. - For MS students conducting research projects, including thesis work, under faculty guidance.
• SAR HS 793: Critical Literature Review
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Limited to students enrolled in MS in human physiology program. - For MS students writing a critical literature review under faculty guidance.
• SAR HS 811: Graduate Nutrition Practicum
  Limited to students enrolled in the MS/DI or DPD/MS/DI nutrition programs. Practical experience working with a Registered Dietitian or related health care professional. Placement sites include clinical, community, sports, culinary, school, food service, research, and private practice settings.
• SAR HS 901: Directed Study and Research
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Limited to students enrolled in PhD in human physiology program. - For doctoral students conducting research projects under faculty guidance.
• SAR HS 905: Dissertation Research
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Limited to students enrolled in PhD in human physiology program. - For doctoral students conducting dissertation work under faculty guidance.