A weekly program of introductory lectures followed by seminars given by students in our Department, for all graduate students registered in this Department only. All graduate students must participate. Reported on a Pass or Fail basis. The objective of these courses is to provide the student with an understanding of the variety of community programs and services in the area of nutrition and of approaches to the assessment of need and the planning and evaluation of such programs and services. Opportunities are provided for both on-site observation of operational programs and involvement in analytical tasks relevant to such programs.
Enrolment is limited.
The objective of this course is to examine the role and function of a community nutritionist and to acquire a fundamental understanding of the principles necessary for professional effectiveness. The course will emphasize principles of program planning and educational theory. The principles will be examined in the context of their applicability to nutrition education as well as selected other program areas. Enrolment is limited. The objective of this course is to provide students with an opportunity for in-depth consideration of areas of public health nutrition which are of particular significance but are not covered adequately in other courses.