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Nutrition Science, B.S.

The nutrition science major prepares students to pursue a graduate degree to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or to begin careers in community nutrition or foodservice management. These majors promote health and well-being and help people in clinical, sports, and public health settings.

First year, First Semester

BY 1113 - Biology I 4 credits
CH 1103 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
CH 1103L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
EN 1101 - College Writing I 3 credits
FS 2212 - Sanitation Management 2 credits
FY 1101 - Del Val Experience I 1 Credits

First Year, Second Semester

BY 1214 - Biology II 4 credits
CH 1203 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
CH 1203L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
EN 1201 - College Writing II 3 credits
FS 1130 - Food, Culture and Cuisine 3 credits
FY 1201 - Del Val Experience II 1 Credits

Second Year, First Semester (17 Credits)

BY 2223 - Comparative Anatomy 4 credits
CH 2003 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 credits
CH 2003L - Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit
FS 1203 - Intro to Food Science and Technology 3 credits
MP 1102 - College Algebra 3 credits
Core or Elective 3 credits

Second Year, Second Semester (17 Credits)

BY 4132 - Human Physiology 4 credits
CH 2203 - Biochemistry 3 credits
CH 2203L - Biochemistry Laboratory 1 credit
FS 3120 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 credits
MP 1203 - Elementary Functions 3 credits
Core or Elective 3 credits

Third Year, First Semester (16 Credits)

BY 3002 - General Microbiology 4 credits
FS 3110 - Macronutrients, Vitamins and Minerals
FS 4222 - Quantity Food Production 3 credits
BA 3028 - Supervision and Management 3 credits
PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

Third Year, Second Semester (17 Credits)

FS 3211 - Food Chemistry 4 credits
MP 3231 - Statistics for Science 3 credits
Core or Elective 9 credits

E-360 1 credit

Fourth Year, First Semester (17 Credits)

FS 4200 - Medical Nutrition I 3
Core or Elective 12 credits

E-360 2 cerdits

Fourth Year, Second Semester (15 Credits)

FS 4210 - Medical Nutrition II 3 Credits
FS 4223 - Seminar (Food Science) 1 credit
FS 3225 - Purchasing, Storage, and Handling of Foods 3 credits
PY 3465 - Methods of Psychological Research 4 credits
Core or Elective 4 credits