NUTC 0230 - Interpreting Nutrition Evidence
Course Description
This course will familiarize students with the terms and tools required to navigate the scientific literature and dissect the components of nutrition research articles. The course covers literature searches, study designs, anatomy of a research paper, and common statistical terms. Through “hands-on” exercises, including a literature review and case studies of how nutrition-related scientific evidence is translated in press releases and social media, students will gain the skills required to translate and communicate this body of knowledge responsibly. Prerequisite: NUTC 0200: Foundations of Nutrition Science or NUTC 0202: Principles of Nutrition Science, or a prior course in general nutrition.
Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA.
Instructor Approval: During registration, you will be asked to explain how you meet the pre-requisites for this course and to describe any relevant experience. The instructor will use this information to confirm your enrollment or will otherwise be in touch with you.
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