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Office of the University Registrar

2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

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

The food science and human nutrition major offers three specializations: dietetics, food science, and nutritional sciences. Each specialization equips students for a challenging and interesting career and has its own set of course requirements.

Specialization: Dietetics
Specialization: Food Science
Specialization: Nutritional Sciences

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 may also pursue graduate study.

Registered dietitians are employed in health care facilities, government and public health agencies, food companies, schools and universities, private practice, and a variety of other settings. Opportunities are also increasing for RDs in wellness and fitness programs and in sales and marketing for business and industry. Students interested in dietetic internships should obtain volunteer or work experience with an RD, and participate in leadership opportunities with the FSHN Club or other clubs on campus.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete CHM 2045/2045L

Semester 2:

  • Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 1147

Semester 3:

  • Complete CHM 2046/2046L, BSC 2010/2010L

Semester 4:

  • Complete BSC 2011/2011L

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

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective2
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Economics - AEB 2014 or AEB 3103 (4) or
ECO 2013 or ECO 2023 (GE-S)
3-4
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 13-14
Semester 3Credits
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 4Credits
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 1 *3
AEE 3414 Leadership Development3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
FOS 3042 Introductory Food Science3
HSC 3032 Foundations of Health Education3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
HUN 3403 Nutrition through the Life Cycle2
DIE 3310 Community Nutrition2
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2)5
APK 2105C 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 Laboratory2
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 in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
DIE 4436 Nutrition Counseling and Communication2
Total 16

* A grade of C or better must be attained within two attempts (including withdrawals) in CHM 2210.

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

Specialization: Food Science

Professional food scientists are involved in many disciplines, including quality assurance, sensory evaluation, chemistry, engineering, packaging, microbiology, biotechnology, toxicology, food safety, and nutrition.

The food science curriculum emphasizes a strong technical background, with elective options important to employment in the food industry, government agencies or as preparation for graduate study. The curriculum is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the professional society of the discipline. Graduates have obtained employment in state, national and international food corporations. Most work in the areas of quality control, technical support and sales, or research and product development.

The curriculum also prepares the student for graduate study. Opportunities to become involved in leadership roles in the FSHN Club and through national competitions are considerable. Internships in Florida's food industries may be available, and these provide invaluable experience as well as contacts that can be extremely beneficial when seeking employment.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete CHM 2045/ 2045L

Semester 2:

  • Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 2311

Semester 3:

  • Complete CHM 2046/2046L, BSC 2010/2010L

Semester 4:

  • Complete BSC 2011/2011L

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

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H) 3
Elective1
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
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 (3) (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
PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Elective1
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 */**3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M)3
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Elective4
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2)5
FOS 4321C Food Analysis4
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
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 7Credits
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry4
AOM 4062 Principles of Food Engineering4
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

* A grade of C or better must be attained within two attempts (including withdrawals) in CHM 2210.

** Take either CHM 2210, CHM 2211/2211L or MAC 2312, CHM 2200/2200L.

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

Specialization: Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition is an integrative science that encompasses all aspects of the consumption and utilization of food and its constituents and how these affect health and disease of individuals and populations. Nutrition science draws heavily on related science areas such as biochemistry and physiology.

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 Combined BS/DMD Program.

The nutritional sciences curriculum is designed for preprofessional students who plan to enter medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry or other health-related professional schools or graduate school. Nutritional sciences is one of the majors available to students accepted into the Junior Honors Medical Program or the Honors Combined BS/DMD Program.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete CHM 2045/2045L

Semester 2:

  • Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 2311

Semester 3:

  • Complete CHM 2046/2046L, BSC 2010/2010L

Semester 4:

  • Complete BSC 2011/2011L

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

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective1
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
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 Principlesof Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 *3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2)5
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of 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
FOS 3042 Introductory Food Science3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
PCB 3063 Genetics (4) or
AGR 3303 Genetics (3) or
MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms (3) or
PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics (3)
3-4
HUN 3403 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle2
Elective5
Total 15-16
Semester 7Credits
HUN 4445 Nutrition and Disease, Part 12
PCB 4723C Physiology and Molecular Biology of Animals (5) or
APK 2105C Human Physiology (4)
4-5
Approved science course **3-4
Approved science laboratory **1-2
Elective5-1
Total 14-15
Semester 8Credits
HUN 4221 Nutrition and Metabolism3
HUN 4446 Nutrition and Disease, Part 22
MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1)4
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Elective3
Total 15

* A grade of C or better must be attained within two attempts (including withdrawals) in CHM 2210.

** See department adviser for list of approved science courses and labs.

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