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Curriculum in Nutritional Science

Administered by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Cr. Degree Requirements*
9.5 Interpersonal and public communication skills
Engl 104, 105; Lib 160; ComSt 214 or Sp Cm 212
54-59 Mathematical, physical, and life sciences
4 cr. calculus (2 semesters preferred); Stat 101 or 104; Chem 177, 177L, 178; 331, 331L, 332, 332L; Phys 111, 112; Biol 211, 211L, 212, 212L, 313, 314, 335; Micro 302, 302L
15 Humanities and social sciences, and ethics
Env S 120 or 201; FS HN 342; select additional credits with at least 3 cr. of humanities.
29-30 Food science and human nutrition
FS HN 110, 203, 214 or 311, 261, 360, 362, 463 or 466 or 565; 480; select at least 11 additional credits from FS HN 265, 361, 403, 412, 419 or 519, 461, 463, 464, 466, 490C, 499, 553, 554, 562, 565, 575
8-14 Free electives
120.5 Total credits

*Additional requirement: Students must fulfill international perspectives, U.S. diversity, and ethics requirements by selecting coursework from approved lists. These courses may be used to fulfill other area requirements.

Typical Program for the First Year
Cr. Fall
5 General Chemistry:Chem 177,177L
4 Principles of Biology:Biol 211,211L
3 First-Year Composition:Engl 104
4 Calculus
1 Orientation:FS HN 110
Cr. Spring
4 Principles of Biology:
Biol 212, 212L
3 First-Year Composition:Engl 105
3-4 Calculus or Elective
3 General Chemistry:Chem 178
0.5 Library:Lib 160
1 Contemporary Issues in FS HN: FS HN 203

Concurrent B.S. and M.S. Program:

Well qualified students in Nuritional Science who are interested in graduate study may apply for concurrent enrollment in the Graduate College to simultaneously pursue both a bachelor of science in Nutritional Science and a master of science degree in Nutrition. For more information, refer to http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/.