Oct 09, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutrition and Fitness Track), B.S.

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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences > Department of Health and Human Performance > Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutrition and Fitness Track), B.S.

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutrition and Fitness Track) is a professional degree designed to provide a solid foundation in the science of nutrition and a comprehensive understanding of fitness and wellness across the lifespan and in diverse settings.

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods Nutrition and Fitness Track) is not a pathway to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students wishing to pursue the RD credential must complete the B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (ACEND Accredited Track).

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 1330 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 3.0
Math/Reasoning Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0
Language, Philosophy & Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
Creative Arts Credit Hours: 3.0
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 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 1304 - Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity Credit Hours: 3.0
Writing in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3.0

Major Requirements

BIOL 1334 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1134 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1344 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1144 - Hum Anat Physiol Lab II Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1353 - Prenursing Microbiology Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1153 - Prenursing Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
PEB Activity Credit Hours: 1.0
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 4334 - Community Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4345 - The Obesity Epidemic Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4349 - Public Policy in Nutrition 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
Choose three from the following:
NUTR 4333 - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Cardiovascular Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4346 - Research in Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4347 - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Metabolic Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4351 - Gerontology and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4352 - Child and Adolescent Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 4353 - Cultural Competency for Nutrition Professionals Credit Hours: 3.0
Choose seven courses from the list below:
KIN 1352 - Foundations of Kinesiology, Health, and Fitness Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3301 - Design and Evaluation of Physical Activity Programs Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3304 - Human Structure and Physical Performance Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3305 - Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3360 - Professional Preparation for Sport Administration Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 4300 - Physical Activity in Older Adults Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 4301 - Workplace Wellness Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 4355 - Administration of Sport and Physical Activity Credit Hours: 3.0