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Office of the University Registrar

2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Food Science and Human Nutrition
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Specializations: Food Science; Dietetics; and Nutritional Sciences
Hours for Degree: 120
Minor: Yes
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: fshn.ifas.ufl.edu

Food Science
Dietetics
Nutritional Sciences

Specialization: Food Science

Food science deals with the effects of composition, handling and processing of foods as related to quality, safety and nutritional value.

The curriculum emphasizes a strong technical background with elective options important to employment in the food industry, government agencies or graduate study. The program is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists. Students are encouraged to minor in packaging science, business or chemistry.

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking courses semester 1-5
  • Complete 1of 5 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, MAC 2311, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
Composition (GE–C)3
Humanities (GE–H) 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Elective2
Total 15
Semester 2 Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE–M)4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Economics (AEB 2014 or AEB 3103 (4) or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023) (GE–S)3-4
Total 14-15
Semester 3Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE–M)4
Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)3
Elective4
Total 15
Semester 4 Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
Elective4
Total 15
Semester 5 Credits
CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1)4
AOM 4062 Principles of Food Engineering4
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 6 Credits
FOS 4311 and 4311L Food Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1)4
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1)4
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3
FOS 4731 Government Regulations and the Food Industry2
Elective3
Total 16
Semester 7 Credits
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry4
FOS 4321C Food Analysis4
FOS 4722C Quality Control in Food Systems3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences 3
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
FOS 4427C Principles of Food Processing4
FOS 4222 and 4222L Food Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (2)5
FOS 4435C Food Product Development3
Elective4
Total 16

Note: Take electives to complete the 120 credit hours necessary for graduation.

Specialization: Dietetics

Dietetics is a challenging profession that applies the science of food and nutrition to the health and well-being of individuals and groups in a variety of settings.

The didactic program in dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. Successful program completion enables students to compete for placement in dietetic internships, a required step in becoming a registered dietitian (RD). Students can also pursue graduate school following completion of the Bachelor of Science degree.

The curriculum includes biological and physical sciences, math, communications, economics and business combined with in-depth courses in life-cycle nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, metabolism, community nutrition and counseling.

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking courses for semester 1-5
  • Complete 1 of 5 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
Composition (GE–C)3
Humanities (GE–H)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Elective2
Total 15
Semester 2 Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M)4
Economics (AEB 2014 or AEB 3103 (4) or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023) (GE–S)3-4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Total 14-15
Semester 3 Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
PSY 2012 General Psychology3
Humanities (GE–H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Electives5
Total 15
Semester 4 Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
Total 14
Semester 5Credits
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 13
AEE 3414 Leadership Development3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
FOS 3042 Introductory Food Science3
HSC 3032 Foundations of Health Education3
Total 15
Semester 6 Credits
HUN 3403 Nutrition through the Life Cycle2
DIE 3310 Community Nutrition2
AEB 3144 Introduction to Agricultural Finance3
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 23
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory2
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory4
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
HUN 4445 Nutrition and Disease; Part 12
DIE 4245C Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications; Part 12
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry4
DIE 4125 Food Systems Management3
DIE 4125L Food Systems Management Lab2
DIE 4505 Dietetics Seminar1
Elective1
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
HUN 4446 Nutrition and Disease; Part 22
DIE 4246C Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications; Part 22
HUN 4221 Nutrition and Metabolism3
FOS 4311 Food Chemistry3
FOS 4310L Experimental Foods Laboratory1
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing for Agricultural and Life Sciences3
DIE 4436 Nutrition Counseling and Communication2
Total 16

Note: Take electives to complete the 120 hours necessary for graduation.

Specialization: Nutritional Sciences

The nutritional sciences curriculum is designed for preprofessional students who plan to enter medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry or other health-related programs or graduate school. Nutritional sciences develops a strong, broad background in the biological sciences.

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking courses semesters 1-5
  • Complete 1of 5 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, MAC 2311, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
Composition (GE–C)3
Humanities (GE–H)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Elective2
Total 15
Semester 2 Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P)4
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE–M)4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Economics (AEB 2014 or AEB 3103 (4) or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023) (GE–S)3-4
Total 14-15
Semester 3Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 13
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
Humanities (GE–H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Elective3
Total 16
Semester 4 Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B)4
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 23
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Lab2
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3
FOS 3042 Introductory Food Science3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
BCH 3025 Biochemistry or
BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
4
PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
HUN 3403 Nutrition through the Life Cycle2
Elective1-2
Total 15-16
Semester 6Credits
PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
ZOO 3713C Functional Vertebrate Anatomy4
Elective4
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
HUN 4445 Nutrition and Disease; Part 12
PCB 4723C Animal Physiology5
PCB 3063 Genetics (4) or
AGR 3303 Genetics (3) or
MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms (3) or
PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics (3)
3-4
Elective4
Total 14-15
Semester 8 Credits
HUN 4221 Nutrition and Metabolism3
HUN 4446 Nutrition and Disease; Part 22
MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory5
Elective5
Total 15

Note: Take electives to complete the 120 hours necessary for graduation.