Courses Taught by Andrew Jones
NUTR525: U.s. Food Policy
- Graduate level
- Residential
- Winter term(s) for residential students;
- 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
- Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
- Prerequisites: None
- Advisory Prerequisites: None
- Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
- Description: This course examines how food policies in the U.S. are developed and implemented as well as their impacts on public health, food security and societal well-being. It also examines theories of the policy process and frameworks for undertaking policy analysis.
- Learning Objectives: During this course, students will: 1) read and critically assess empirical analyses of U.S. food policies through texts, scientific articles, and policy case studies; 2) practice communicating critical analysis of research and policies through formal presentations; 3) facilitate in-class discussion and debate amongst peers; 4) practice developing legislative histories and policy memos that involve critical analysis of the policy process; 5) practice receiving constructive feedback from peers and incorporating it into theoretical thinking and writing; and 6) provide respectful and thoughtful feedback to their peers.
NUTR555: Foundations of Sustainable Food Systems
- Graduate level
- Residential
- Fall term(s) for residential students;
- 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
- Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
- Prerequisites: None.
- Advisory Prerequisites: An introductory course in biology, environmental science, ecology, urban planning, food policy, epidemiology, and/or human nutrition
- Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
- Description: This course teaches about food systems through interdisciplinary, experiential learning and dialogue-based inquiry. In addition to learning how to bridge worldviews and apply systems thinking, students will study the unique perspectives of public health nutritionists involved in addressing complex food systems problems.
NUTR633: Evaluation of Global Nutrition Programs
- Graduate level
- Residential
- Winter term(s) for residential students;
- 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
- Instructor(s): Andrew Jones (Residential);
- Prerequisites: None
- Advisory Prerequisites: At least one foundational course in both biostatistics and epidemiology.
- Description: This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of program evaluation with an emphasis on global nutrition programs. The course will create a space for discussion and practice in which knowledge can be applied to current global nutrition issues through research and critical analysis.
| Department | Program | Degree | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | NUTR | MPH | Develop appropriate designs to rigorously monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and policies in diverse contexts | NUTR633, NUTR650, NUTR677 | NUTR | MPH | Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions | NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633 |
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NUTR796: Special Topics in Nutritional Sciences
- Graduate level
- Residential
- Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
- 1-6 credit hour(s) for residential students;
- Instructor(s): Dana Dolinoy, Kendrin Sonneville, Karen Peterson, Peter Mancuso, Andrew Jones, Ana Baylin, Olivia Anderson, Susan Aaronson, (Residential);
- Prerequisites: None
- Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
- Description: This course will be used by faculty members to teach special topics related to Nutritional Sciences.
