The Nutritional Sciences curriculum develops a strong, broad background in the biological sciences, and provides an excellent foundation for graduate study/research in nutrition, health and many other life sciences. Its requirements also closely match the prerequisites for most professional schools. As a result, graduates from this curriculum have entered medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, physician assistant, veterinary, and other professional programs. Other career opportunities include pharmaceutical sales, extension nutrition education, nutrition policy development, and employment with government agencies. Nutritional sciences is one of the majors available to students accepted into the Junior Honors Medical Program or the Honors Combination BS/DMD Program.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete CHM 2045/CHM 2045L or MAC 2311
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete CHM 2045/CHM 2045L and MAC 2311
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete CHM 2046/CHM 2046L and BSC 2010/BSC 2010L
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete BSC 2011/BSC 2011L
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete BCH 3025 or BCH 4024
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete HUN 3403
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete HUN 4445
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete HUN 4221
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Additional electives may be needed to complete the 120 credits required for graduation.

Nutritional Sciences integrates knowledge of biological principles to interpret emerging knowledge of cellular and physiological systems. Students' knowledge of biochemical processes and nutrient functions will enable them to interpret effects of changes in nutrient availability on metabolic functions. Students will utilize their knowledge of nutrient requirements, food sources and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Satisfactorily complete three examinations in HUN 4221. Examinations will be developed, approved and evaluated by a faculty committee.
• Achieve minimum grades of C in AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty team.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Use knowledge of nutrient functions, food sources, and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases.
2. Use knowledge of biochemical processes and nutrient functions to interpret effects of changes in nutrient availability.
3. Integrate knowledge of biological principles to interpret emerging knowledge of cellular and physiological systems.

Critical Thinking

4. Analyze data and interpret results in the nutritional sciences.

Communication

5. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Speeches
• Papers