PHCY 3200 - Nutrition

Cr Hrs: 1.5 (1-1-0)
This required course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts related to the fundamentals of pediatric and adult enteral and parenteral nutrition. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the use of nutrition in those diseases. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based nutrition therapies, design of effective regimens parenteral and enteral formulations, and clinical monitoring of response using appropriate laboratory measures. Student will also learn how to monitor and assess for drug-nutrient interactions.

This course may be repeated for up to 1.5 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Roland N Dickerson