Course Description
An on-location study of foods and nutrition. May include lectures by recognized authorities on the life and culture in the area. Excursions to museums, historical sites, and cultural events as well as observations and shadowing of health care professionals in healthcare and other settings may be included. Students will explore the food ways and food culture of the local country or community. Students will visit food- or nutrition-related industries and agencies.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will meet regularly with the course director to
analyze and discuss cultural differences and the impact culture
has on food ways. They will also complete a detailed report that
analyzes and explores differences between their own culture and
the culture under study.
Athena Title
Study Tour in NUTR
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in NUTR 5710S or NUTR 7710S
Non-Traditional Format
Lecture, tour, and other activities for the length of the program.
Undergraduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn from lectures and experiences through excursions in the life and culture of the region they are visiting.
Topical Outline
Student activities/lectures may include: 1) Guided walks or tours 2) Trips to historic or other culturally or educationally significant sites 3) Attendance at cultural events 4) Museum/exhibition visits