Curriculum

Graduate students who wish to emphasize in Ingestive Behavior must complete all core courses and two elective of the IBRC Curriculum. The curriculum is designed to fit well with the INP curriculum. Students will receive a completion certificate and note on diploma of concentration.

Core Courses (credits) *Overlaps with INP courses

  • Journal Club (1) - students will receive 1 credit when the lead a Journal Club discussion. Offered every semester.
  • Human Feeding (3) - offered in the Fall of even years.
  • Animal Feeding (3) - offered in the Spring of odd years.
  • Human Sensory Systems and Food Evaluation (3) - offered in the Fall of odd years.
  • Statistics (6)* - specific courses should be determined by the student's committee. Offered every semester.
  • Seminar (1)* - students will receive 1 credit when the present a seminar in their chosen discipline. Offered every semester.

Electives (Pick 2)

  • Journey through the GI (2) - offered in the Spring of even years.
  • Special Topics (3) - offered in the Fall of odd years, linked with the IBRC Conference.
  • Obesity (3) - offered in the Spring of even years.

Contact IBRC

To contact IBRC, please e-mail mattes@purdue.edu