Health Sciences

• SAR HS 551: Human Nutrition Science
  Limited to students in the DPD/MS/DI nutrition program. This course draws on principles of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to deepen students’ understanding of macro- and micro nutrients, digestion, and metabolism in preparation for applied discussions of individual- and policy-level tools to support healthy eating, dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention, and global nutrition challenges.
• SAR HS 561: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
  Prerequisite: SAR HS551. - Limited to graduate students in the DPD/MS/DI nutrition program. - This course focuses on the changing nutritional requirements from infancy, childhood, and adolescence through older adulthood. Nutritional needs specific to pregnancy and lactation will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding biological requirements as well as the behavioral, socioeconomic, and cultural factors associated with meeting nutrition requirements throughout the life span.
• SAR HS 572: Pulmonary Pathophysiology
  How do humans breathe? How harmful are e-cigarettes to our body? What are the differences between an obstructive vs. a restrictive pulmonary disease? In Pulmonary Pathophysiology we will discuss these questions and more, developing an understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying the function of the pulmonary system in health and disease. Through group discussion, active learning activities, and the creation of short films in small groups, we will take an in-depth look into the current understanding of pulmonary pathophysiology.
• SAR HS 575: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASBI211 OR CASBI315) - 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 576: Clinical Measurements in Cardiology
  CLINMSMT CARDIO
• SAR HS 581: Gross Human Anatomy
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASBI105 & CASBI106 or CASBI107 & CASBI108 and CASBI211 or CASBI315 - 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
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASBI211 OR CASBI315) SARHS369 recommended. - 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 1
  Prerequisite: SAR HS561. - Limited to graduate students in the DPD/MS/DI nutrition program. - This course will cover the pathophysiology of diseases paired with appropriate medical nutrition therapy related to nutrition care and disease management. Nutrition screening, nutritional assessment and nutrition care plan formulation will be discussed. Individual disease states covered include malnutrition, osteoporosis, anemias, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, eating disorders, and weight & hormones. Diet plans and nutrition education interventions are discussed along with documentation and monitoring/evaluation of the nutrition care plan.
• SAR HS 585: Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
  Prerequisite: SAR HS584. - This course is a continuation of SARHS584 and is limited to graduate students in the DPD/MS/DI nutrition program. 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.
• SAR HS 586: Applied Nutritional Care
  Prerequisite: SAR HS585. - Limited to graduate students in the DPD/MS/DI nutrition program. - 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 588: Applied Nutrition Counseling
  This course is limited to nutrition majors in the dietetics track and 2nd year DPD/-MS/-DI students. This course is designed to help nutrition students develop the education and counseling skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse individuals. Students will be introduced to motivational interviewing, the RESPECT model of communication and relational behaviors, and a habit-based approach to behavior change with the goal of gaining skills and experience promoting sustainable behavior change. Students will focus on developing positive relationships with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds, clients that may have experienced bias in the medical community, and clients that are potentially resistant to lifestyle change. Learning activities will include classroom discussion, role playing, practice with volunteer and standardized patients, and observation, reflection, and discussions with Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RDNs.
• SAR HS 592: Muscle Physiology
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: college-level 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 600: The Science of Adulthood
  In this course we will discuss how to succeed as a graduate student, how to transition into the next phase of your life, and strategies for success as an independent adult.
• SAR HS 652: Advanced Exercise Physiology
  This upper-level course will provide an in-depth exploration of the physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. Building upon foundational knowledge, Advanced Exercise Physiology combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, emphasizing critical analysis of current research and hands-on laboratory experiences. Over the semester we'll engage in discussions intended develop a comprehensive understanding of how exercise physiology is applied in real-world contexts. Topics covered include: exercise metabolism, cardiorespiratory adaptations, neuromuscular adaptations, environmental impacts, and fitness assessment.
• SAR HS 703: Supervised Practice in Nutrition
  Full-time supervised practice for graduate students in dietetic internship (DI) as part of the MS/DI or DPD/MS/DI nutrition programs at one or more of Boston University’s affiliate DI sites.
• SAR HS 704: Essentials of Professional Practice
  Limited to students in the MS/DI or DPD/MS/DI nutrition programs. This course is designed to provide students with information relevant to the practice of dietetics. The Academy of Nutrition and 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
  Graduate Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor Required - Practical experience in a research laboratory, clinic, community or individual setting as appropriate.
• SAR HS 720: Lifecourse Approach to Community Nutrition
  Prerequisite: SAR HS551 or equivalent. This course will introduce students to nutrition in the community with special emphasis on the role of nutrition environments and food systems in health promotion and disease prevention. 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, nutrition insecure, pregnant/lactating individuals, and members of minoritized populations. The course will include the study of nutrition policy, large food programs, 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
  Prerequisite: SAR HS561 or equivalent. Limited to students in the graduate nutrition program. This course focuses on the etiology, treatment, and prevention over the life course for select nutrition-related health conditions facing at-risk individuals and communities. The role of dietary exposures, risk factors, and intervention during critical periods such as gestation, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood and later adult life and the effects on long-term health and disease risk will be evaluated. Students are expected to integrate knowledge of physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, and nutrient requirements as we evaluate the role of nutrients, dietary patterns, and key intervention periods in decreasing disease risk throughout the life course. Students will gain experience in critically evaluating current research, summarizing and presenting information in a way that is concise and science-based, and applying research findings to real world practice.