Research Seminar I

Catalog description

This is the first semester of a two-part course centered on nutrition science research. Students will critically assess and analyze current research in the fields of nutrition and dietetics, with a focus on examining complex studies and their application to clinical practice. The course emphasizes the evaluation of research design, methodology, and advanced statistical techniques, equipping students with the tools to interpret and critique scholarly papers. Through article interpretation, research synthesis, and study design exercises, students will deepen their understanding of how research informs clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice in the nutrition field.