2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

NUTR 435 Introduction to Research in Nutrition and Dietetics

This foundation course introduces nutrition and dietetics students to fundamentals of research, including study design, methods and data collection, analysis and interpretation. Quantitative and qualitative study designs and ethical issues in conducting research will be emphasized. Through the use of evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews and scientific literature from the nutrition and dietetics literature, students will build skills for conducting research and evaluation.

Prerequisite: PSYS 241.

Open only to students admitted to the dietetics program.

Credits

3