Sep 28, 2023

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Human Nutrition and Foods, B.A.

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Please note that the B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods has been converted to a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track) degree plan in place of the former B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Nutrition and Foods is a pre-professional degree plan designed to meet the requirements for the Pre-med, dental, optometry, physical assistant, pharmacy, and other postgraduate programs in the health care arena. Students earning a BA degree in the HNFDS will have an in depth knowledge of the science of nutrition and a solid foundation in applied science.

The BA degree plan is not a pathway to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students wishing to pursue the RD credential must complete the ACEND accredited Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods.

Academic Foundations

ENGL 1303 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
ENGL 1304 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1310 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 2311 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0 or
PSYC 3301 - Introduction to Psychological Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0
Math/Reasoning Cr. 6.
HIST 1377 - The United States to 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0
Humanities Cr. 3.
Visual/Performing Arts Cr. 3.
CHEM 1111 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
CHEM 1331 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
CHEM 1112 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
CHEM 1332 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
PSYC 1300 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0 or
SOC 1300 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3.0 or
KIN 1304 - Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity Credit Hours: 3.0
Writing in the Disciplines Cr. 3.

Major Requirements

BCHS 3304 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1134 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1334 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1144 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1344 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1153 - Prenursing Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1353 - Prenursing Microbiology Credit Hours: 3.0
CHEM 3221 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
CHEM 3331 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
CHEM 3222 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
CHEM 3332 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3306 - Physiology of Human Performance Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 4310 - Measurement Techniques in Human Performance Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 2332 - Introduction To Human Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 3334 - Advanced Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 3336 - Nutritional Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 3340 - Nutrition In The Life Cycle Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4312 - Nutrition Assessment and Planning Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4333 - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Cardiovascular Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4334 - Community Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4339 - Sports Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4346 - Research in Obesity and Weight Management Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4347 - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Metabolic Credit Hours: 3.0
PEB Activity Cr. 1.
PHYS 1101 - General Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1.0
PHYS 1301 - Introductory General Physics I Credit Hours: 3.0
PHYS 1102 - General Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1.0
PHYS 1302 - Introductory General Physics II Credit Hours: 3.0

Human Nutrition and Foods, B.A.

**Please note that the B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods has been converted to a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track) degree plan in place of the former B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods.**

Academic Foundations

Major Requirements

Please note that the B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods has been converted to a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track) degree plan in place of the former B.A. in Human Nutrition and Foods.