B.S. in Nutritional Sciences — Applied Sciences Option
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Graduates of the Applied Sciences option integrate knowledge of biochemistry and physiology with behavioral sciences to improve the nutritional status of people. Graduates of this option meet the American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) academic requirements.
Graduates of this option usually work in community agencies, the food industry, schools, clinics, hospitals, wellness centers, and private practice or continue to graduate study.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: (44 credits)
(3)*NUTR 120 Food Preparation
(3) NUTR 251 Introductory Principles of Nutrition
(2)*NUTR 358 Assessment of Nutritional Status
(3)*NUTR 360 Disseminating of Nutrition Information
(1)*NUTR 370 Profession of Dietetics
(3) NUTR 380 Ldrshp Prin in Nutr Serv
(1)*NUTR 400 Introduction to Nutrition Counseling
(3)*NUTR 445 Nutrient Metabolism I
(3)*NUTR 446 Nutrient Metabolism II
(3)*NUTR 451 Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle
(3)*NUTR 452 Nutritional Aspects of Disease
(3)*NUTR 453 Diet and Disease
(2)*NUTR 456 Community Nutrition
(3)*NUTR 490W Nutrition Seminar
(3)*HRIM 329 Intro Food Production & Service
(2)*HRIM 330 Food Production & Service Mgmnt
(3)*HRIM 385 Application of Leadership Principles
RELATED PRESCRIBED COURSES: (26 credits)
(3) BIOL 141 Physiology
(3)*CHEM 110 Chemistry Principles
(3)*CHEM 202 or 210 Organic Chemistry
(3)*B M B 211 Elementary Biochemistry
(4)*STAT 200 Elementary Statistics
(4) MICRB 106/107 Elementary Microbiology
(3) ECON 002, 004 or 014 or AG EC 101 or AG BM 101
(3) PSYCH 100 or HDFS129
SUPPORTING COURSES: 21 credits (at least 6 credits must be 400 level and up to 3 of those can be 496)
Additional resources
Recommended Academic Plans
Semester-by-semester academic plans recommend in table form the courses students might schedule each semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables serve several University purposes and assist multiple constituencies: students, advisers, departments, deans, registrars, admissions officers, and family members. The plans:
- Identify normal academic progress, course offerings, and recommended course sequencing;
- Assist students and advisers in planning academic schedules, registrars and departments in planning course offerings, and registrars and deans in determining when students should change campus;
- Help students to anticipate the academic workload and courses needed to earn a degree, and to schedule appropriate prerequisites;
- Serve as tools to help advisers learn the curriculum.
Semester scheduling recommendations for all baccalaureate majors can also be found in the University Bulletin.
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academic plan with four years on UP campus-
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academic plan with first two years on non UP campus
- Download a Applied Sciences Degree Requirement Checksheet.
- Undergraduate Degree Programs Bulletin "Blue Book" (Word document)
- This degree concentration has been granted Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
- A grade of C or better is required for many upper division Department courses. Check the Undergraduate Degree Program Bulletin for specific information.
- An (*) indicates that the course has a prerequisite. Consult the University Schedule of Course for this and other information.