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Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition Science), B.S. Degree Requirements (122 hours)

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Degree Plan (NTRDNSBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. ◊AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr ◊
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. *◊AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *◊
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. *◊AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *◊
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSC 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSC 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs. *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours)

CSC 100 - Introduction to Computing 3 hrs.
IT 201 - Introduction to Educational Technology 3 hrs.
LIS 201 - Introduction to Information Literacy 3 hrs.

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

NFS 463 - Community Nutrition 3 hrs. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

NFS 330 - Communication Techniques in Nutrition 2 hrs. (SI)
NFS 330L - Communication Techniques in Nutrition Laboratory 1 hr. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

NFS 480 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Food Systems 3 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here .

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (35 hours)

NFS 272 - Principles of Food Preparation 2 hrs. AND
NFS 272L - Principles of Food Preparation Laboratory 1 hr.
NFS 330 - Communication Techniques in Nutrition 2 hrs. (SI) AND
NFS 330L - Communication Techniques in Nutrition Laboratory 1 hr. (SI)
NFS 362 - Nutrition 3 hrs.
NFS 365 - Dietetic Professions: Practice and Research 2 hrs.
NFS 385 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 hrs.
NFS 410 - Macronutrient Metabolism 3 hrs.
NFS 411 - Micronutrient Metabolism 3 hrs.
NFS 420 - Lifecycle Nutrition 3 hrs. AND
NFS 420L - Lifecycle Nutrition Lab 1 hr.
NFS 430 - Experimental Foods 3 hrs. AND
NFS 430L - Experimental Foods Lab 1 hr.
NFS 463 - Community Nutrition 3 hrs. (WI)
NFS 465 - Seminar 1 hr.
NFS 480 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Food Systems 3 hrs. (Capstone)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (37-63 hours)

BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 381 - Microorganisms in Health and Disease 3 hrs. AND
BSC 381L - Microorganisms in Health and Disease Lab 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND *
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND *
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 255 - Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 255L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 256 - Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
CHE 256L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 420 - Principles of Biochemistry 3 hrs. AND
CHE 420L - Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs. *
DPH 440 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 hrs.
MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
♦*
MLS 201 - Medical Terminology 2 hr.

Select no less than 12 hours from the following:

PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 360 - Cell Biology 3 hrs.
BSC 476 - Molecular Biology 3 hrs.
NFS 475 - Food Production Management 3 hrs.
NFS 485 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 hrs. AND
NFS 485L - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Laboratory 1 hr.
NFS 486 - Medical Nutrition Therapy III 3 hrs. AND
NFS 486L - Medical Nutrition Therapy III Laboratory 1 hr.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Note:

♦ Calculus is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 167 directly if Math ACT sub score is 26 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is 24-25, MAT 103 or MAT 128 must be completed. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 or MAT 128 must be completed.

Students Majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics must meet the following criteria:

Earn a minimum grade of B in NFS 362 , and
Earn a minimum grade of C in all courses and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 within the Program Curriculum (DEG 01 and DEG 02), and
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all required science courses (DEG02) prior to enrolling in NFS 410 , and
Program Curriculum courses (DEG 01and DEG 02) may not be repeated more than once.

Hours to Degree

122 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics with an emphasis in Nutrition Science. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 45 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.

Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition Science), B.S. Degree Requirements (122 hours)

Degree Plan (NTRDNSBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Note:

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (35 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (37-63 hours)

Select no less than 12 hours from the following:

DEG 03. Electives

Note:

Students Majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics must meet the following criteria:

Hours to Degree