Courses

GAHN 5501

Administrative Internship

1.0 unit
Prerequisite: acceptance into the MScAHN and the internship education program
An internship providing practical preparation as required to fulfill the educational competencies defined by Dietitians of Canada. The focus is on increased complexity, critical thinking, problem solving, independence of action, interaction, skill and knowledge within the administrative dietetic practice area.

GAHN 5502

Clinical Internship

1.0 unit
Prerequisite: acceptance into the MScAHN and the internship education program
An internship providing practical preparation as required to fulfill the educational competencies, defined by Dietitians of Canada. The focus is on increased complexity, critical thinking, problem solving, independence of action, interaction, skill and knowledge within the clinical dietetic practice area.

GAHN 5503

Community Internship

Issues in Food Product Development

0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
An overview and discussion of current food consumption trends, food components in various restricted diets and the experimental techniques used in the conversion of basic ingredients to formulate food products and modified recipes. Special emphasis will be given to nutrition and health issues and food quality concerns as they influence new food product and recipe development. Laboratory required

GAHN 6409/NUTR 4409

Medical Nutrition Therapy II

0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
Topics covered will include diseases of the renal system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, neurological system, inborn errors of metabolism, and weight management. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4403 may not take this course for credit.
Laboratory required

GAHN 6414/NUTR 4414

Nutrition Education in the Community

0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
The theoretical perspectives that form the basis of nutrition education and their application to the development of educational strategies and programs to improve the public’s eating habits will be studied. Developments in nutrition education research, the role of the political and legislative process in health promotion, and the effectiveness of nutrition education interventions will be examined. Laboratory required

GAHN 6417/NUTR 4417

Management and Revenue Generation in Nutrition and Food Services

0.5 unit
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor
A study of the theory, policies and practices involved in planning, management and revenue generation for nutrition, food service or dietetic enterprises. Topics include human management; time management; financial management; and marketing strategy. Laboratory required

GAHN 6600

Recent Advances in Nutrition Research

0.5 unit
A critical examination of contemporary nutrition research literature as a basis for nutrition practice and policy. Topics will vary from year to year.

GAHN 6602

Contemporary Issues in Food, Health and Disease

0.5 unit
An examination of the latest research findings concerned with the nutritional implications of food components. The mechanisms of how food components influence health or disease, the emergence of dietary supplements, and gene-diet interactions are examples of the types of issues examined.

GAHN 6607

Nutrition Education

0.5 unit
An examination of educational theories, research perspectives and methods from selected disciplines within the behavioural and natural sciences that are applicable to food and nutrition education, intervention and research efforts.

GAHN 6608

Methods of Nutrition Research

0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission to the master program or special student status
An examination of the elements of the research process. Emphasis will be given to various methodologies, designs and methods that may be used for research in nutrition and dietetics. Attention will be given to new approaches in quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and transformative research methodologies.

GAHN 6609

Nutrition and Population Health Assessment

0.5 unit
An examination of the principles underlying derivations and application of nutrient requirements, and the theoretical basis of nutritional assessment. An evidence-based approach will be used to explore the relationship between population level surveillance and nutrition policy.

GAHN 6616

Community Education

0.5 unit
An examination of the theories, principles, and practice underlying community education with a focus on creating learning environments for capacity building and for transforming systems for community health. Adult education and participatory leadership approaches will be used to explore the role of a nutritionist in a variety of community settings.

GAHN 6617
Issues in Food Security
0.5 unit
An examination of concepts, programs and policies related to food security from a sustainable food systems and social justice perspective. Policy approaches to address food security from the individual, household, community, national and global perspective will be analyzed in relation to an emerging food movement in Canada.

GAHN 6650
Special Topics
0.5 unit
These courses offer a detailed study of particular issues relevant to professionals in nutrition and dietetics and related disciplines. Course titles and descriptions will be announced as courses are offered. Note: Students may take a maximum of 1.0 unit as Special Topics.

GAHN 6658
Independent Study
0.5 unit
Prerequisites: permission of the chairperson and the faculty member involved
Independent examination of the research literature designed to meet the special needs of individual graduate students. The graduate student will make arrangements with the faculty member in advance of registration. Note: No more than 0.5 unit towards a graduate degree may be acquired through independent study.

GAHN 6691
Thesis1.5 units
Required for completion of the MSc(AHN) degree. Registration involves working with individual faculty members on the conceptualization, production, and defence of a thesis. Graded Pass/Fail/NCR

Academic Note: This online web-based calendar is current, as of the final senate meeting for the academic year held May 9, 2011, and should be used for Summer/Fall registration purposes. The web-based calendar is updated once a month after each Senate session up until the final session of each academic year. Please be advised that the "Official" 2011/2012 Academic Calendars are currently availabe in PDF.