Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences, BSNS

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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 - Seminar in Research Writing

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Program Major Courses

(35 Hours)

Supportive Requirements

(64-65 Hours)

Required Biology Minor:

Required Chemistry Minor:

Additional Required Courses

Suggested Electives

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