NUT 490GInfant and Child Development

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Prerequisite(s): None Students in this course examine the progression of development in the nutritional physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for infants and toddlers. Emphasis is on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students learn about the major theories of infant development, the impact of culture and diversity, the role of caregivers and family, and the importance of observation and assessment.