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 Term I 16 Credits

BY 1113 - Biology I 4 Credits
BY 1113L - Biology I Lab 0 Credits
FS 1203 - Intro to Food Science and Technology 3 Credits
FS 2212 - Sanitation Management 2 Credits
FY 1101 - Del Val Experience I 1 Credit
Math Placement/Quantitative Reasoning Course 3-4 Credits

Writin Competency Course 3 Credits

Second Term I 18 Credits

BY 1214 - Biology II 4 Credits
CH 1103 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CH 1103L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
FS 1130 - Food, Culture and Cuisine 3 Credits
FY 1201 - Del Val Experience II 1 Credit
Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credits

Writing Competency Course 3 Credits

Second Year

Third Term I 14 Credits

CH 1203 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits
CH 1203L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit
BY 2223 - Comparative Anatomy 4 Credits
BA 2008 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
Applied Info Tech Course 3 Credits

Fourth Term I 16 Credits

MP 3231 - Statistics for Science 3 Credits
CH 2003 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 Credits
CH 2003L - Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
FS 3120 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits
BA 3028 - Supervision and Management 3 Credits
PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Third Year

Fifth Term I 15 Credits

CH 2203 - Biochemistry 3 Credits
CH 2203L - Biochemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
BY 4132 - Human Physiology 4 Credits
FS 3211 - Food Chemistry 4 Credits
FS 4222 - Food Service Operations 3 Credits

Sixth Term I 16 Credits

BY 3002 - General Microbiology 4 Credits
FS 3110 - Macronutrients, Vitamins and Minerals 3 Credits
FS 3225 - Purchasing Food, Beverage, and Equipment 3 Credits
Lit & Text Analysis Course 3 Credits

Historical Perspectives Course 3 Credits

Fourth Year

Seventh Term I 13-15 Credits

FS 4200 - Medical Nutrition I 3 Credits
LA 1060 - Introduction to the Fine Arts 3 Credits
Historical Perspectives Course 3 Credits

Scientific Inquiry Course 3 Credits

E360 Group A Requirement 1-3 Credits

Eighth Term I 12-14 Credits

FS 4210 - Medical Nutrition II 3 Credits
FS 4223 - Seminar (Food Science) 1 Credit
PY 3465 - Methods of Psychological Research 4 Credits
Core Capstone Course 3 Credits

E360 Group B Requirement 1-3 Credits