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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences, BSNS
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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences, BSNS

The bachelor of science major is for students who would like to:

  • Pursue advanced degrees in nutrition, food science, biology and biomolecular sciences that can lead to employment in:
    • University teaching and research;
    • Industry-research and development, quality assurance, sales, and marketing;
    • Scientific research positions in government and other agencies.
  • Pursue entrance into professional schools such as medicine or dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in nutrition sciences are expected to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical-sciences concepts and apply these concepts to food and nutrition science;
  • Use critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills to investigate food and nutrition science problems;
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written scientific communication skills;
  • Use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments to investigate food and nutrition science problems.

The nutrition sciences major is research-oriented and emphasizes the intensive study of physical and biological sciences with core course requirements in human nutrition and food science. Supporting discipline courses highlight biology, biochemistry, microbiology, statistics, mathematics, physics, and physiology. Dietetics majors who are interested in graduate school or research careers may choose to double major in both dietetics and nutrition sciences.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
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   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
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   _____________________________    ________    

   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                                      

   Social and Behavioral Sciences
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                        

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                                    

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                             

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

Program Major Courses

(35 Hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
FN 2070 - Introduction to Human Nutrition
FN 2080 - Introduction to Human Nutrition Laboratory
FN 2100 - Fundamentals of Food Science
FN 3100 - Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
FN 3350 - Principles and Practice of Food Protection
FN 4200 - Nutritional Biochemistry
FN 4310 - Experimental Foods
FN 4320 - Advanced Nutrition

 

FN 4350 - Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy to Adolescence

or

FN 4360 - Life Cycle Nutrition: The Middle and Later Years

 

FN 4400 - Research Methods in Nutrition, Foods, and Dietetics
FN 4420 - Laboratory Methods in Food and Nutrition Sciences

 

STAT 2000 - Using Statistics

or

  • STAT 2110 - Statistics Contact Hours: 3

    • Supportive Requirements

    (64-65 Hours)

    Required Biology Minor:

    Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
    BIOL 2040 - Concepts in Biology I
    BIOL 2050 - Concepts in Biology II
    BIOL 3100 - Biology of Aging
    BIOL 3130 - Microbiology
    BIOL 3310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    BIOL 3320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    BIOL 4070 - Cell Biology

    Required Chemistry Minor:

    Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
    CHEM 1230 - General Chemistry I *
    CHEM 1240 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
    CHEM 1270 - General Chemistry II *
    CHEM 1280 - General Chemistry II Laboratory *
    CHEM 2010 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
    CHEM 3410 - Organic Chemistry
    CHEM 3440 - Organic Chemistry
    CHEM 3460 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Additional Required Courses

    Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
    PHYS 2010 - College Physics I

    or

    PHYS 2110 - University Physics I

     

    PHYS 2020 - College Physics II

    or

    PHYS 2120 - University Physics II

     

    MATH 1310 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry

    or

    MATH 1340 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IA
    MATH 1350 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IB

    Suggested Electives

    Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
    BIOL 4460 - Scanning Electron Microscopy
    FN 4340 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
    GERO 3010 - Diversity in the Experience of Aging
    HDFS 2280 - Preadolescent and Adolescent in Family and Community
  • HDFS 4290 - Family & Mid/Later Years Contact Hours: 3
  • KNS 3600 - Exercise Physiology Contact Hours: 3
  • KNS 3610 - Applied Exercise Physiology Contact Hours: 3
    • PSYC 3040 - Psychology of Adolescent Development

    Note:

    * Theses courses are included in the requirements for a Biology minor
    + MATH 1220 is a prerequisite

    Changing majors, academic issues, or other unforeseen circumstances may require additional semesters for completion

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