Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• SAR HS 542: Exercise Physiology
  Application of physiological principles under different exercise conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long-range effects of these activities on the body. Laboratory includes the measurement of physiological parameters under extreme conditions.
• SAR HS 550: Neural Systems
  Exploration of mechanisms of signal transduction, communication, and integration in the nervous system. The approach is multidisciplinary, drawing upon fundamental concepts of the neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and physiology of the nervous system. Lectures focus on patterns of processing in unimodal sensory, polymodal, motor, and limbic cortices. Methods used to investigate the nervous system are described and illustrated to facilitate comprehension of the current literature.
• SAR HS 551: Human Nutrition Science
  This course provides an introduction in the scientific foundations of nutrition and focuses on the relationship between diet and health. Scientific information is presented in preparation for discussion of macro- and micro nutrients and their role in human health and disease
• SAR HS 561: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
  This course focuses on the changing nutritional requirements from infancy, childhood, and adolescence throughout the geriatric years. Nutritional needs specific to pregnancy and lactation will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding the behavioral, socioeconomic, and cultural factors associated with meeting nutrition requirements throughout the life span. 4 credits, 2nd semester
• SAR HS 575: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
  Overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular systems during normal and pathological conditions. This course will also cover pathophysiology of exercise performance in cardiovascular diseases, as well as adaptations to physical conditioning.
• SAR HS 581: Gross Human Anatomy
  Regional approach to the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of the human body. Laboratories reinforce the lectures by a study of osteology, prosected cadavers and live anatomy palpations. Either semester.
• SAR HS 582: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
  Lecture and laboratory related to the detailed study of the development, morphology, internal configuration, functions, and pathological deficits of the peripheral and central nervous system in humans. Spring semester only.
• SAR HS 584: Medical Nutrition Therapy I
  This course will cover the pathophysiology of diseases as they relate to nutrition care. Techniques of nutritional assessment will be taught and applied to the assessment of patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, disorders of the central nervous system, and pulmonary disorders. Documentation, interpretation of medical terminology, determination of special nutritional needs, and translation to menu and diet plans will be the focus of the course.
• SAR HS 585: Medical Nutrition Therapy II
  This course is a continuation of SARHS584. This course focuses on medical nutrition therapy for various disease states, including gastrointestinal disease, kidney disease, cancer, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, and inborn errors of metabolism. This course also covers the metabolic response to trauma and critical illness and the importance of nutritional therapy in these states. The use of parenteral and enteral nutrition, intravenous catheters, and feeding tubes will be covered. Diet and drug interactions as well as nutritional genomics also will be discussed. Students will use case studies to learn to apply their knowledge of nutrition care to the treatment of patients with various diseases. 4 credits, 2nd semester
• SAR HS 586: Applied Nutritional Care
  This course provides a review of and an opportunity to implement all aspects of the nutritional care process. Through classroom discussion of case studies as well as experiences at in- and out-patient facilities, students will gain expertise in the provision of nutritional care.
• SAR HS 592: Muscle Physiology
  Advanced study of skeletal muscle properties. The regulation and adaptive capacity of muscle properties are examined through study of muscle fiber types, regeneration, injury, disuse, and strengthening and endurance activities. Scholarly exchange is essential.
• SAR HS 703: Field Experience in Nutrition
  For students completing the DI for professional registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• SAR HS 704: Essentials of Professional Practice
  This series of labs are designed to provide students with information relevant to the practice of dietetics. AND Standards of Practice/Standards of Professional Performance, the AND Code of Ethics, the registration exam, third-party payment, and other issues salient to the dietetics practitioner are presented and discussed.
• SAR HS 705: Foundations IPP
  This course prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for inter-professional collaborative practice. Over a series of modules, students work with students from other health disciplines to explore professional roles and team communication strategies which enable person-centered, collaborative care. The course also discusses the influence of interpersonal dynamics and the team management of ethical issues, as well as concepts relevant to advancing inter-professional practice. In this course, students also apply their knowledge and skills through case-based activities.
• SAR HS 710: Graduate Field Experience: Human Physiology
  Practical experience in a research laboratory, clinic, community or individual setting as appropriate.
• SAR HS 712: Eating Disorders: Prevention and Treatment
  Eating Disorder Prevention and Treatment This course will critically discuss the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Risk factors for the development of eating disorders will be explored, including an in-depth look at the role of weight, weight stigma and body image alongside social, cultural, behavioral, psychological, interpersonal, and environmental contributors. Emerging literature will guide the evaluation of key behavioral strategies including intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, non-diet and individualized clinical approaches to discern best practices that feature the professional role and scope of practice of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Eating disorder treatment goals and intervention strategies will be tailored to discussions of vulnerable populations and care delivered across the continuum of care.
• SAR HS 720: Lifecourse Approach to Community Nutrition
  This course will introduce students to nutrition in the community with special emphasis on the role of diet in the prevention of the major nutrition-related health problems in the U.S. Taught in the context of a public health model, this course will address the nutritional needs of individuals within specific subgroups of the population -- infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, with specific focus on nutritionally vulnerable segments of the population at each life stage including those who are urban, of low education and/or low SES, food insecure, pregnant/lactating individuals, and members of minoritized populations. The course will include the study of nutrition policy and community-based interventions targeting at-risk segments of the population to promote health and lower risks for chronic disease.
• SAR HS 742: Nutrition and Disease Prevention: A life course approach
  Focuses on the etiology of major nutrition problems in the U.S. population and the role of the diet in disease prevention and treatment. Included are nutrition issues facing at-risk populations within our society, including pregnant and lactating women, infants and children, and the elderly. The role of diet in the development/prevention of cardiac disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases is discussed. Students are expected to integrate a knowledge of normal physiologic changes, biochemistry, pathophysiology, metabolism, and nutrient requirements throughout the life cycle with recent advances in the field of nutrition.
• SAR HS 745: Seminar: Advanced Regional Anatomy
  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. Grading: 85% case report, 15% participation.
• SAR HS 750: The Physiologist's Toolbox
  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.

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