Human Nutrition and Food, B.S.

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Prepares students for careers in human nutrition and the food industry as well as entry into graduate or health professional school.

Students in the Human Nutrition and Food major may choose to apply to the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Human Nutrition and Food Required Courses

Grade of C or above required.

FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
FCSC 1411 - Scientific Study of Food Lab Credits: 1
FCSC 2141 - Nutrition Controversies Credits: 2
FCSC 2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC 3044 - Life Cycle Nutrition II: Adults and Older Adults Credits: 2
FCSC 4044 - Life Cycle Nutrition III: Maternal and Infant Credits: 3
FCSC 4145 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 4
FCSC 4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3
FCSC 4150 - Experimental Foods Credits: 3

Human Nutrition and Food Elective

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following:

FCSC 3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC 3147 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 3150 - Intermediate Foods Credits: 2
FCSC 3152 - Food Systems Production Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Design, Merchandising and Textiles

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following:

FCSC 1180 - Applied Design Credits: 3
FCSC 2165 - Individual and Societal Motivations for Dress and Appearance Credits: 3
FCSC 2180 - Housing and Residential Design Credits: 3
FCSC 3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Human Development and Family Sciences

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following:

FCSC 2110 - Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development Credits: 3
FCSC 2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
FCSC 2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
FCSC 2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC 3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FCSC 3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

Some courses may require grades of C or above. Consult your advisor.

CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 1030 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
ENGL 4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3
KIN 2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN 2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MOLB 2021 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
ZOO 3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4

Additional Requirements

Electives may be needed to meet the university requirement of 42 upper division credit hours and the degree minimum of 120 overall credit hours. Electives should be selected in consultation with advisor and faculty mentor.