Nutrition Science Major, B.S.

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. To be awarded a degree, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the major.

General Studies Course Requirements

Written Communication (6 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student; see catalog for course options)

Oral Communication (3 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student; see catalog for course options)

Quantitative Literacy (4 credits required):

MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4

Arts and Humanities (6 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student; see catalog for course options)**

Historical (3 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student; see catalog for course options)**

Natural and Physical Science (9 credits required by major):

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1

Social and Behavioral Sciences I (3 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student; see catalog for course options)**

Social and Behavioral Sciences II (3 credits required):

PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3

Total General Studies Hours for Major: 37

Required Courses:

BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 2320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 3100 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 3120 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits: 1
CHE 3110 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHE 3130 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
CHE 4310 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1120 - College Trigonometry Credits: 3
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3150 - Advanced Nutrition - Macronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3160 - Advanced Nutrition - Micronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 4200 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Majors Credits: 3
NUT 4700 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: 3
NUT 4750 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: 3
PHY 2010 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2030 - College Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2020 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2040 - College Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
Select Two of the Following:
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3350 - Global Nutrition and Health Credits: 3
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
NUT 3500 - Food Safety Credits: 3
NUT 3700 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: 3
Students are required to take a Senior Experience course. Options include:
NUT 4720 - Pre-Professional Seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: 3
  ;
CHE 4960 - Senior Experience in Biochemistry Credits: 3
  ;
HON 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis Credits: 3
  ; or other pending Department approval. Senior Standing is required for enrollment in Senior Experience courses.

Total Hours for Major: 71

Note:

* This course satisfies the Multicultural requirement.

** One of these courses must satisfy the Global Diversity requirement.

Degree Totals

General Studies	37
Major	71
Unrestricted Electives	12
Total Credits for the B.S. in Nutrition Science	120

Total Credits for B.S. in Nutrition Science: 120

Program Created July 2, 2019