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NS 1150
Nutrition, Health, and Society

Introduction to Human Nutrition, Health, and Society provides fundamental knowledge for majors and non-majors in nutrition. The role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention is introduced ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11095 NS 1150   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

      Wang, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Priority given to: incoming Nutritional Science first-year students and Human Biology, Health, and Society (HBHS) students. If you are unable to add yourself during pre-enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 1400
Introduction to Human Biology, Health, and Society

Introduction to Human Biology, Health, and Society is intended for first-year Human Biology, Health, and Society (HBHS) majors. The course provides a foundational framework for the major as well as an ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11398 NS 1400   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Bellows, L

      Hoddinott, J

      Lujan, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Pre-enrollment limited to: first-year Human Biology, Health, and Society (HBHS) majors. Enrollment limited to: first-year HBHS majors or HBHS transfer students.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 1600
Introduction to Public Health

Introduction to Public Health is intended for Global and Public Health Sciences majors and for other students majoring in related disciplines. The course provides the basic principles, practices, and policies ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11388 NS 1600   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Figueroa Bautista, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: incoming and transfer Global & Public Health Science (GPHS) majors (including transfers) and Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 1800
The DNS Experience for CALS First-Years

This course introduces the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Nutritional Sciences and Global and Public Health Sciences majors. The course focuses on transitioning to college life, developing your ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11409 NS 1800   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 29, 2026

    • Adinolfi, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 2100
Controversies in Modern Health

This course teaches students to think critically about health claims. Each week, we examine a controversial health topic, dissect the evidence behind it, and then stage structured debates where students ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11410 NS 2100   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Wang, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 2450
Social Science Perspectives on Food and Nutrition

Uses theories, concepts, and methods from the social sciences to examine food, eating, and nutrition. The food choice process model is used as a framework to examine the scope of social science aspects ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11096 NS 2450   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Green, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Add Deadline: September 1, 2026.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 2470
Food for Contemporary Living

During this laboratory course, the understanding of food ingredients and techniques of food preparation is applied to positive nutritional practices and health promotion goals; basic food science and nutrition ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11097 NS 2470   LAB 401

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Quinn, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Spots reserved in each section for Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students. Limited spots reserved in each section for Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11098 NS 2470   LAB 402

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Quinn, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Spots reserved in each section for Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students. Limited spots reserved in each section for Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11099 NS 2470   LAB 403

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Quinn, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Spots reserved in each section for Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students. Limited spots reserved in each section for Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 3090
Global Health Case Studies from Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine faculty from several clinical departments including the department of medicine, department of surgery, department of anesthesiology, department of pediatrics, department of psychiatry, ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GDEV 3091

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11394 NS 3090   SEM 101

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Kaur, G

      Milewski, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 3200
Introduction to Human Biochemistry

Presents the principles of biochemistry within the context of human health and disease. Teaches the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins from a perspective that emphasizes their role in supporting ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11296 NS 3200   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Qian, S

      Vacanti, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

  • 11297 NS 3200   DIS 201

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Qian, S

      Vacanti, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

NS 3320
Methods in Nutritional Sciences

Laboratory introduction to principles and analytical techniques of nutritional research. Emphasizes analytical concepts and skills required to determine nutrient function and nutritional status of individuals ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11328 NS 3320   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Field, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to:senior Nutritional Sciences majors and DPD (Dietetics) students during pre-enrollment; with remaining seats open to all students during Add/Drop. Please place yourself on the waitlist if you are unable to enroll.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

  • 11329 NS 3320   LAB 401

  •  
    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Field, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11330 NS 3320   LAB 402

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Field, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11331 NS 3320   LAB 403

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Field, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

NS 3450
Introduction to Physiochemical and Biological Aspects of Foods

Comprehensive introduction to the physical, chemical, and nutritional properties of foods and to the principles and practice of food science and technology. Topics include chemistry and functionality of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2000

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11378 NS 3450   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Beker Aydemir, T

      Zhu, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Priority given to: Nutritional Sciences and Food Sciences majors. If you are unable to enroll in the class, pleases place yourself on the waitlist.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 3980
Research in Human Nutrition and Health

Provides an introduction to a range of topics and skills related to engaging in research in the fields of human health and nutrition, including constructing research questions, searching and assessing ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11365 NS 3980   LEC 001

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment open to: all Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) students. Students interested in the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Honors Program should visit: https://www.human.cornell.edu/dns/academics/undergraduate/honors.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 4000
Directed Readings

Study that predominantly involves library research and independent reading. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11100 NS 4000   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To take NS 4000 for a letter grade (1-4 credits), you must first take/pass NS 4000 for 2 credits, S/U.
    Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-special-studies-4000-4010-4020). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 4010
Empirical Research

Study that predominantly involves data collection and analysis or laboratory or studio projects. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11139 NS 4010   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To take NS 4010 for a letter grade (1-4 credits), you must first take/pass NS 4010 for 2 credits, S/U.
    Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-special-studies-4000-4010-4020). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 4020
Supervised Fieldwork

Study that involves both responsible participation in a community setting and reflection on that experience through discussion, reading, and writing. Academic credit is awarded for this integration of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11180 NS 4020   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To take NS 4020 for a letter grade (1-4 credits), you must first take/pass NS 4020 for 2 credits, S/U.
    Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-special-studies-4000-4010-4020). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 4030
Course Assistant Experience

Study that includes assisting faculty with instruction. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11220 NS 4030   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Students must submit the Human Ecology Teaching Assistant Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-teaching-apprenticeship-4030). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 4060
Experiential Learning in Global and Public Health Sciences

Formalized active learning opportunity for students in the Global and Public Health Sciences major to develop and apply academic knowledge, principles and skills to a public health problem in a supervised ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: HE 3301

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  8585 NS 4060   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Gangrade, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 4330
Nutrition and the Brain

Our brain regulates what and how we eat, while our dietary choices, in turn, influence our cognitive health. This course examines the relationship between nutrition and brain function, integrating insights ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 6330

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11404 NS 4330   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Wang, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 4410
Nutrition and Disease

This course presents the role of nutrition in disease using review of the current literature and application to clinical cases. Students use their foundational knowledge in the sciences to understand the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NS 6410

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11366 NS 4410   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment priority given to: Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students, Nutritional Sciences (NS) majors, and Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) students.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

  • 11367 NS 4410   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11368 NS 4410   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11369 NS 4410   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

NS 4420
Implementation of Nutrition Care

Develop skills necessary to implement nutrition care. Application of the nutrition care process as it applies to clinical settings is emphasized. Students develop skills to perform nutrition assessment, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11370 NS 4420   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Gier, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: Dietetics (DPD) seniors.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 4430
Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the patient clinical encounter to apply advanced human anatomy and physiology knowledge, practice critical thinking, and strengthen interpersonal skills. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11406 NS 4430   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Application Deadline: April 22, 2026. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebaduomKPTUpCia to apply.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 11407 NS 4430   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 11408 NS 4430   LAB 402

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

NS 4480
Economics of Food and Malnutrition

This course focused on the economics of food and malnutrition from the perspective of individuals and households; that is, a micro-economic approach. Topics include characteristics and constraints associated ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 4485, AEM 6485, NS 6480

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11390 NS 4480   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Hoddinott, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: seniors and juniors.
    Drop Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 4500
Public Health Nutrition

Public health nutrition is the major professional career track for nutritionists outside of dietetics. It deals with efforts to improve the diets and nutritional status of whole populations by working ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 6500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11371 NS 4500   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Bellows, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Priority given to: seniors and juniors; sophomores may email the instructor and DNS Student Services to request permission to enroll. Students MUST attend first lecture or placement is forfeited.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 4600
Explorations in Global and Public Health

This capstone course provides guidance, conceptual tools, feedback and a dedicated space in the schedule for students to design, complete and communicate a capstone project on a topic of their choosing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11387 NS 4600   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Leak, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 4990
Honors Problem

All DNS Honors students must complete a total of six credits in NS 4990 Honors Problem. Students must complete three credits of NS 4990 in each of their last two semesters. These credits are supervised ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11264 NS 4990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment
    To request enrollment, complete the DNS - Student Services Support. See https://tdx.cornell.edu/TDClient/327/Portal/Requests/Service/1226/DNS-Student-Services-Support/Request for more information.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 5550
Leadership in Dietetics Practice

Principles, theories and foundational skills of leadership are explored in the context of evidence-based dietetics practice through seminars, skill-building workshops, case-studies, role-playing scenarios ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11389 NS 5550   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Gier, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Cornell Dietetic Interns.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 6000
Special Problems for Graduate Students

Emphasizes independent advanced work. Experience in research laboratories in the Division of Nutritional Sciences may be arranged. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11265 NS 6000   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To request enrollment, complete the DNS - Student Services Support. See https://tdx.cornell.edu/TDClient/327/Portal/Requests/Service/1226/DNS-Student-Services-Support/Request for more information.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

NS 6160
Maternal and Child Nutrition Seminar

The Maternal and Child Nutrition training program in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, is the longest-standing training program devoted to maternal and child nutrition in the country. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11399 NS 6160   SEM 101

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Finkelstein, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: NIH T32 (National Institutes of Health Training Grant) trainees, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows conducting research in maternal and child nutrition.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6190
Division of Nutritional Sciences Seminar

Lectures on current research in nutrition. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANSC 6190

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11382 NS 6190   SEM 101

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Wang, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6250
Community Nutrition in Action

Provides students enrolled as dietetic interns with supervised, in-depth experiences in a community nutrition program and fosters the integration of research, theory, and practice. Through placements in ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11374 NS 6250   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Quinn, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Dietetic Interns.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 6310
Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis, and Assessment

This course further expands on the material covered in introductory courses in nutritional biochemistry by providing a broad perspective of the function, homeostasis, and metabolism of the principal dietary ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Vitamins

  • 11384 NS 6310   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission or instructor.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Minerals

  • 11385 NS 6310   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Beker Aydemir, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission or instructor.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6330
Nutrition and the Brain

Our brain regulates what and how we eat, while our dietary choices, in turn, influence our cognitive health. This course examines the relationship between nutrition and brain function, integrating insights ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 4330

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11405 NS 6330   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Wang, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6350
Introduction to Community Nutrition Research for Dietetic Interns

Introduces the paradigms, concepts, methods, and issues involved in community nutrition research. Students design and conduct individual research projects to inform community nutrition programs. Lectures, ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11375 NS 6350   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Green, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Dietetic Interns.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

    Department Consent Required (Add)

NS 6410
Nutrition and Disease

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NS 4410

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11400 NS 6410   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

  • 11401 NS 6410   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11402 NS 6410   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11403 NS 6410   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Barre, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

NS 6480
Economics of Food and Malnutrition

This course focused on the economics of food and malnutrition from the perspective of individuals and households; that is, a micro-economic approach. Topics include characteristics and constraints associated ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 4485, AEM 6485, NS 4480

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11392 NS 6480   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Hoddinott, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Drop Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6500
Public Health Nutrition

Public health nutrition is the major professional career track for nutritionists outside of dietetics. It deals with efforts to improve the diets and nutritional status of whole populations by working ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 4500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11376 NS 6500   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Bellows, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 6980
International Nutrition Seminar

Discussions and presentations by Cornell faculty, graduate students, and invited outside speakers representing a range of multisectoral perspectives on global nutrition. Topics and themes focus on research, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11386 NS 6980   SEM 101

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Mehta, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 7030
Seminar in Nutritional Sciences

This graduate nutrition course addresses the analytic and professional skills required to critique original research publications and make public presentations to a broad audience. Students critically ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11377 NS 7030   SEM 101

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Qian, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students.
    Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services Office, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment

NS 8990
Master's Thesis and Research

A course for Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Graduate Students doing research related to completing their Master's degree. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11298 NS 8990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    To request enrollment, complete the DNS - Student Services Support. See https://tdx.cornell.edu/TDClient/327/Portal/Requests/Service/1226/DNS-Student-Services-Support/Request for more information.

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NS 9990
Doctoral Thesis and Research

A course for Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Graduate Students doing research related to completing their Doctoral degree. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11332 NS 9990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    To request enrollment, complete the DNS - Student Services Support. See https://tdx.cornell.edu/TDClient/327/Portal/Requests/Service/1226/DNS-Student-Services-Support/Request for more information.

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