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Program Requirements
This program is open to students with a B.Sc. in nutrition or an allied health profession, including biochemistry, kinesiology, physiology, or other related field, who would like to become a member of the Ordre professional des di茅t茅tistes du Qu茅bec. Students may be required to complete a qualifying year (a variable number of required undergraduate credits), before taking the required M.Sc.Applied professional course, complementary courses, and elective courses (46 credits), followed by a Stage (Internship) component, which includes a practice based project (37 credits). On completion, students will meet OPDQ credits and professional practice requirements for licensure as a registered dietitian. A basic level or professional French competency will be required to complete the professional practice Stage component. The entrance requirements of a CGPA of 3.5 must be maintained throughout the program.
Required Courses (74 credits)
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IPEA 503 Managing Interprofessional Conflict
Overview
IPEA : Reflection on sources of conflict and strategies to manage conflict. Using conflict productively for team building and innovative approaches for resolving conflict within the interprofessional health care team.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Purden, Margaret A (Winter)
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NUTR 503 Nutrition and Exercise (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Interaction of exercise physiology with nutrient and energy metabolism in healthy adults. Principles of physical training and role of physical activity and exercise in weight management and food intake regulation. Importance of physical activity in childhood, during pregnancy, in healthy adults and in improving functional capacity in the elderly.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Plourde, Hugues; Andersen, Ross (Winter)
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NUTR 505 Public Health Nutrition (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : This course focuses on the nutrition status of populations, communities and groups of people using a public health lens. It identifies and assesses human nutrition issues and problems, their causes, influencing factors and social conditions using a social determinants of health framework. Offers opportunities to design and conduct needs assessments, design and plan programs and plan for their evaluation. The purpose and role of participatory approaches with diverse populations and Indigenous populations in particular will be analyzed. Health systems, public health and political influence in Canada, as related to nutrition will be addressed.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Jock, Brittany (Fall)
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NUTR 515 Dietetics French Examination (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Examination of French skills for the practice of dietetics. Testing will include definitions, comprehension of scientific articles, writing, conversation, and reading of and charting in medical records. Students are encouraged to take French courses as needed in the School of Continuing Studies or the French Language Centre at 平特五不中.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Routhier, Joane (Fall)
Restriction: Only open to students enrolled in the M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Dietetics Credentialing program.
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NUTR 545 Clinical Nutrition 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Pathophysiology and clinical nutrition intervention for various medical conditions. Topics include gastrointestinal disorders, surgery and nutrition support.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Gillis, Chelsia (Fall)
- NUTR 546 Clinical Nutrition 3 (4 credits)
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NUTR 551 Analysis of Nutrition Data (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : An applied course in analysis and interpretation of nutrition data sets. Introduction to specialized dietary and anthropometric computer programs. Written and oral presentation of results.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Nielsen, Daiva (Fall)
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NUTR 603 Credentialing in Dietetics (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Theoretical and practical integration of knowledge and skills required during graduate professional practice. Includes clinical assessment and nutritional monitoring techniques, analysis of interviewing and counseling situations, and application of management information systems and quality assurance procedures.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Hendrickson, Mary (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Not open to students who have taken NUTR 513.
Open to students in the Master of Science(Applied) [M.Sc.(A.)] Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing and the Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing.
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NUTR 606 Human Nutrition Research Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Basic approaches, philosophy and techniques used in nutrition research with human population groups. The course will include the formation and criticism of designs for research, sampling techniques, measurement and analysis issues and human research ethics.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Marquis, Grace; Mailloux, Ryan; Nielsen, Daiva (Winter)
Winter
3 lectures
Prerequisites: A graduate course in statistics or permission of the instructor.
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NUTR 607 Counselling in Professional
Practice
(3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Techniques and strategies to enhance interpersonal skills for the health care environment, specifically helping skills. Hands-on practice in the dietitian's role as nutrition communicator, interviewer, counsellor, educator, motivator and behavioural change facilitator. Discussion of principles and practices essential to participating in entry-level dietetics.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Routhier, Joane; Phillips, Sandy (Winter)
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NUTR 611 Graduate Professional Practice 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : A case-based Stage preparation course, including activities at the 平特五不中 Simulation Centre to assess basic proficiency in nutritional assessment; nutrition care planning, implementation, and evaluation; professional practice skills; and medical records management. Students will complete nutrition care in simulated situations for specific nutrition-related conditions, along with completing a comprehensive written evaluation.
Terms: Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Summer)
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NUTR 612 Graduate Professional Practice 2 Management (8 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Assessment, planning, implementation, communication and evaluation in management of Food and Nutrition Systems. Focus is on application of management theory in dietetic practice.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Rose, Maureen (Winter) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
Restriction: Limited to students registered in the Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing, and Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing.
The course NUTR 612 includes a $125 fee for the working manual. The fee is essentially for printing costs and for the purchase of copyrighted material used in the preparation of the package. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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NUTR 613 Graduate Professional Practice 3 Clinical Nutrition (7 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Initial rotation(s) in clinical nutrition. Assessment, planning, implementation, communication and evaluation of clinical nutrition care. Focus is on application of medical nutritional therapy for individuals and groups with a variety of disease states.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Rose, Maureen (Winter) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
Restriction: Only open to students in the M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Dietetics Credentialing or Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing.
Not open to students who have taken NUTR 613, NUTR 613D1/D2, or NUTR 613N1/N2 prior to 201909
The course NUTR 613 includes a $125 fee for the working manual. The fee is essentially for printing costs and for the purchase of copyrighted material used in the preparation of the package. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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NUTR 614 Graduate Professional Practice 4 Community Nutrition (8 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Assessment, planning, implementation, communication, and evaluation of public health and community nutrition programs for a variety of individuals and population groups. Focus is on intervention strategies and their evaluation.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Rose, Maureen (Winter) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
Restriction: Only open to students registered in the Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing, and M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; NonThesis - Dietetics Credentialing.
The course NUTR 614 includes a $125 fee for the working manual. The fee is essentially for printing costs and for the purchase of copyrighted material used in the preparation of the package. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period as long as the manual is intact.
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NUTR 615 Graduate Professional Practice 5 Clinical Nutrition (7 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Final rotation(s) in clinical nutrition. Assessment, planning, implementation, communication and evaluation of clinical nutrition care. Focus is on application of medical nutritional therapy for individuals and groups with a variety of disease states.
Terms: Fall 2021, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
Restriction: Only open to students in the M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Dietetics Credentialing or the Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing.
Not open to students who have taken NUTR 613, NUTR 613D1/D2, or NUTR 613N1/N2 prior to 201909.
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NUTR 625 Emerging Issues for Nutritionists
(1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Investigation, discussion and presentation of emerging issues in nutrition relevant to communications in dietetics practice.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Koski, Kristine G (Fall)
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NUTR 626 Writing for Dietetics Practice (2 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Identification and practice of effective writing techniques for the different types of writing likely to be required in dietetics practice, when taking a leadership role, promoting the profession, sharing knowledge and experience, and inspiring others. Writing for different segments of the general population, to writing for a professional audience. Peer critique and revision of text and design, in an effort to reach excellence, are important aspects of the course.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall)
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NUTR 629 Professional Dietetics Project (6 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : A team project (3 or 4 students). Interventions and outcomes, or development and evaluation of tools and resources for dietetics practice, in a clinical or community nutrition setting, with individuals or groups as the target population. The project findings will be disseminated through a final report and a presentation to health professionals.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Rose, Maureen (Winter) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
Prerequisite: NUTR628
Restrictions: Only open to students in the M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Dietetics Credentialing program.
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NUTR 651 M.Sc. (Applied) Literature Review (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Review of literature and definition of problem/objective for the project or practicum.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen; Plourde, Hugues (Fall) Rose, Maureen; Plourde, Hugues (Winter) Rose, Maureen; Plourde, Hugues (Summer)
Prerequisite: NUTR 606, NUTR 695 Can also be taken as corequisites.
Restriction: Only open to students registered in M.Sc. (Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Dietetics Credentialing, M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Practicum, M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Project.
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NUTR 660 M.Sc.(Applied) Final
Presentation (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Final oral presentation of the project or practicum.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen; Plourde, Hugues (Fall) Rose, Maureen; Plourde, Hugues (Winter) Rose, Maureen (Summer)
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NUTR 695 Human Nutrition Research Orientation (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Orientation to graduate studies in nutrition including research ethics and safety training, library and literature search skills.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Marquis, Grace (Fall)
Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Human Nutrition only.
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NUTR 696 Human Nutrition Seminar (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Students will present a recent original research article in which the methods and data presentation will be critically analyzed. The article must be approved by the instructor.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Koski, Kristine G (Fall)
(6 credits)
6 credits from the following:
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AEMA 610 Statistical Methods 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Mathematics (Agric&Envir Sci) : Principles of linear models, multiple regression equations and classification models. Introduction to Analysis of Variance and common statistical designs used in agricultural and environmental sciences. Emphasis on balanced and unbalanced designs and data structures; their analysis and tests of statistical significance.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Cue, Roger (Fall)
3 lectures and one 2-hour lab
Prerequisite: AEMA 310 or equivalent
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ANSC 551 Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Comparative aspects of nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrate and lipid from the cellular level through the multi-organ of the whole organism. Main topics will include biothermodynamics, calorimetry, cellular metabolism and functions of carbohydrate and lipid, digestion, absorption and utilization of dietary carbohydrate and lipid.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Winter
3 lectures
Prerequisite: ANSC 234 or permission of instructor
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ANSC 552 Protein Metabolism and Nutrition (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Comparative aspects of nutrition and metabolism of amino acids and proteins from the cellular level on through the multisystem operation of the whole organism. Main topics include cellular metabolism and functions of amino acids and proteins, digestion, absorption and utilization of dietary protein. Comparison between farm animals and humans.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Fall
3 lectures
Prerequisite: ANSC 234 or permission of instructor
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ANSC 560 Biology of Lactation (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : An interdisciplinary approach to the study of mammary development, the onset of lactation and its cessation, comparing the differences in mammalian species in mammary development from embryological, pre- and post-pubertal and pre- and post-partum aspects. Lactation at the cellular and biochemical levels.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Mustafa, Arif (Fall)
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EDKP 654 Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The psychological factors and personality characteristics that influence diverse aspects of sport and physical activity. Seminars focus on discussions/presentations of theory, psychometrics and application of psychological principles to behaviour in sport.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDPC 501 Facilitating Relationships
(3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Counselling) : Components of effective interpersonal relationships and how to facilitate them in a variety of contexts.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Wendt, Dennis (Fall)
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EDPC 504 Communication and Critical
Conflict Resolution
(3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Counselling) : Applying a social justice framework this course will give students the opportunity to develop the critical communication skills necessary when addressing difficult dialogues and conflict.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Abi Zeid Daou, Kim (Winter)
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EDPE 502 Theories of Human Development (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Life course developmental theories to form a foundation for policy and for empirical and applied work with diverse groups, including disability and other equity-seeking groups.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Burack, Jacob A (Fall)
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EPIB 507 Biostats for Health Sciences (3 credits)
Overview
Epidemiology & Biostatistics : Basic principles of statistical inference applicable to clinical, epidemiologic, and other health research. Topics include: methods of describing data, statistical inference for means, statistical inference for proportions, non-parametric statistics, correlation and introduction to linear regression.
Terms: Fall 2021, Summer 2022
Instructors: Liu, Shuo Shuo (Fall) Rahme, Elham (Summer)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Restriction: Restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Human Nutrition, Medical Residents, and Clinical Fellows.
Course not opened to students registered in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics programs.
Due to the intensive nature of this course during the summer session, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day. The standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines apply for sections of this course offered during the Fall or Winter semesters.
Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.
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FDSC 537 Nutraceutical Chemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Food Science : The origin, classification, mechanism of action and chemical properties of potential and established nutraceutical compounds and their applications in functional foods.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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FDSC 538 Food Science in Perspective (3 credits)
Overview
Food Science : Food industry, food properties, nutritive aspects, quality factors, and key preservation processes, with self-study linking these elements directly to specific commodities and product groups, their characteristics, chemistry and distinct manufacturing processes.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Lu, Xiaonan (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: Not open to students with an undergraduate degree in Food Science or currently majoring in Food Science. Open to U3 students and above.
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FDSC 545 Advances in Food Microbiology (3 credits)
Overview
Food Science : An advanced level food microbiology course providing a perspective on advanced topics in food microbiology (microbial biofilms, antimicrobial resistance, bacterial endospores) and describing the fundamental principles of advanced techniques in food microbiology (microbiological, biochemical, immunological, genetics methods).
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Ronholm, Jennifer (Winter)
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NUTR 501 Nutrition in Developing Countries (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : This course will cover the major nutritional problems in developing countries. The focus will be on nutrition and health and emphasize young children and other vulnerable groups. The role of diet and disease for each major nutritional problem will be discussed.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Marquis, Grace (Fall)
Fall
2 lectures and one seminar
Prerequisite: For undergraduate students, consent of instructor required
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NUTR 502 Independent Study 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : An individualized course to allow students to undertake projects in library, laboratory, or field study.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Rose, Maureen (Fall) Mailloux, Ryan; Rose, Maureen; Chevalier, Stephanie (Winter)
An approved course outline must be on file in the School's office prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Director of the School
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NUTR 512 Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Owen, Patrick (Fall)
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NUTR 551 Analysis of Nutrition Data (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : An applied course in analysis and interpretation of nutrition data sets. Introduction to specialized dietary and anthropometric computer programs. Written and oral presentation of results.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Nielsen, Daiva (Fall)
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NUTR 608 Special Topics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Prescribed reading, conference, lectures, assignments and/or practical work on selected topics in student's area of specialization. An approved course outline must be on file in the School's office prior to registration.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Chevalier, Stephanie (Winter)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Director of School.
Restriction: Graduate students in Nutrition.
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NUTR 610 Maternal and Child Nutrition (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Advanced discussion of the scientific basis for nutrient requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and infant nutrition in humans and comparative animal species; milk and formula composition; malnutrition and supplemental feeding programs in developed and developing countries; nutrient requirements and controversial issues in childhood and adolescent nutrition.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Kubow, Stan (Winter)
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NUTR 641 Advanced Global Food Security (3 credits)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Food security is a major concern on the international development agenda: hundreds of millions, and perhaps even billions of individuals still face food insecurity and hunger, even years after the Millennium Summit. This course is designed to provide graduate students with multidisciplinary tools in research and education required by practitioners and researchers to better assess, understand, and positively impact global food security. Students will attend the Annual 平特五不中 Global Food Security Conference, and will actively review presentations and interact with world experts from various sectors and disciplines presenting on cutting edge research and the state of Global Food Security.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Melgar-Qui帽onez, Hugo (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission from Instructor.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken NUTR 608 when topic was "Advanced Global Food Security" .
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PSYC 650 Advanced Statistics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A course in advanced statistics with specialization in experimental design.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Hwang, Heungsun (Fall)
Elective Courses (3 credits)
To be chosen, at the 500 level or higher, in consultation with the Program Coordinator.
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