Independent study for independent research in nutritional sciences under the direct guidance of a Nutritional Sciences faculty or instructional academic staff member.
Human Nutritional Needs covers the biochemical and physiological basis of human nutritional requirements, including essential nutrients and metabolic pathways.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.13 GPA, 47.8% A/AB (n=90 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.96 GPA, 36.8% A/AB (n=76 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.30 GPA, 52.9% A/AB (n=104 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Nutrition and Metabolism Graduate Program Seminar features expert presentations on current research and issue-based applications in nutritional sciences, investigating problems from molecules to communities.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Research Nutrition involves independent research with an assigned instructor, where projects are determined by agreement between the instructor and student.