— Lactation & Infant Nutrition

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Overview of the physiological and biochemical processes underlying human lactation and nutritional needs of both mother and infant. Development of skills in assessment, nutrition counseling, education and support of new mothers and their families. Learning Activities: Lecture 5 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. MCN 261 — Lactation & Infant Nutrition (6 units) Course Description: Overview of the physiological and biochemical processes underlying human lactation and nutritional needs of both mother and infant. Development of skills in assessment, nutrition counseling, education and support of new mothers and their families. Prerequisite(s): MCN 260 ; graduate standing. Learning Activities: Lecture 5 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to Maternal & Child Nutrition majors; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 5 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS program; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. MCN 261 — Lactation & Infant Nutrition (6 units) Course Description: Overview of the physiological and biochemical processes underlying human lactation and nutritional needs of both mother and infant. Development of skills in assessment, nutrition counseling, education and support of new mothers and their families. Prerequisite(s): MCN 260 ; graduate standing. Learning Activities: Lecture 5 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to Maternal & Child Nutrition majors; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.