Undergraduate Course Catalog 2015-2016
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
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Nutrition (NUTR)
» http://www.nutrition.unh.edu/
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Professor: Gale B. Carey, Joanne Curran-Celentano
Associate Professor: Colette H. Janson-Sand
Clinical Associate Professor: Joanne D. Burke, Mary Katherine Lockwood, Ruth A. Reilly
Clinical Assistant Professor: Maggie L. Dylewski, Kevin J. Pietro
Lecturer: Jesse Stabile Morrell
Extension Professor: Deborah Luppold, Catherine A. Violette
»http://www.nutrition.unh.edu/
»Click to view faculty participating in the program: [http://www.nutrition.unh.edu/faculty]
Nutrition is the study of how nutrients and food components function at molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels to impact human health and disease. Students are grounded in fundamental sciences as they develop nutrition-specific competencies in nutrition and health, foods, nutritional assessment, wellness, life cycle nutrition, and/or metabolic biochemistry.
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in nutrition can chose from three areas of specialization: dietetics option, nutrition and wellness option, and nutritional sciences option. For descriptions of each option and their curricular details, visit www.nutrition.unh.edu.
The nutrition program prepares students for entry-level positions in health care, education, or the biotechnology industry, or entry into post-baccalaureate professional programs such as dietetic internship, medical school, dental school, or graduate school. Upon completion of the B.S. in nutrition, dietetics option, students are eligible to apply for a dietetic internship, a prerequisite for becoming a registered dietitian. The dietetics curriculum is accredited by the Academic Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Nutrition and wellness option students are prepared for jobs in agencies and businesses that have an emphasis on health and wellness, including schools, fitness centers, and non-profit and community organizations. Nutritional sciences option students most often enter the biomedical/biotechnology workplace or enroll in a post-graduate educational degree program (e.g., medical school, graduate school, dental school, etc.).
Nutrition faculty have expertise in obesity, diabetes, sports nutrition, food safety, food science, cardiovascular disease risk, and young adult health. Undergraduate students actively participate in ongoing research projects in these areas. The Center for Health Enhancement (CHE) and the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey (CHANAS) are two resources that support nutrition research at the University of New Hampshire.
B.S. in Nutrition: Dietetics Option
Students majoring in the dietetics option must take: (i) four nutrition core courses, (ii) thirteen courses in nutrition and other subject areas required by the option, (iii) three bioscience core courses and (iv) three foundation courses. One capstone experience is required of all seniors. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through NUTR 780 (Critical Issues). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all NUTR courses required by the major. For a detailed list of curricular requirements, visit the dietetics homepage at http://nutrition.unh.edu/4year/dietetics. In addition, all other university academic requirements for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement must be completed.
Nutrition Core Courses
Nutrition in Health and Well-Being (1 semester)
Nutritional Assessment (1 semester)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 semester)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 semester)
Nutrition/Other Courses
A total of 13 courses, as well as a capstone experience reading and writing about nutrition research, are required for this option:
Community Nutrition (1 semester)
Clinical Nutrition (1 semester)
Practical Applications in Medical Nutrition Therapy (1 semester)
Nutritional Biochemistry (1 semester)
Nutrition Education and Counseling (1 semester)
Food Science (1 semester)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 semester)
U.S. Health Care Systems (1 semester)
Psychology or Sociology (1 semester)
Managerial Skills in Dietetics (1 semester)
Introduction to Food & Beverage Management (1 semester)
Managerial Accounting (1 semester)
Statistics course (1 semester)
Bioscience Core Courses
Microbiology with lab (1 semester)
Anatomy and Physiology with lab (2 semesters)
Foundation Courses
Introductory Chemistry for Life Sciences (1 semester)
Biological Chemistry (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester)
B.S. in Nutrition: Nutrition and Wellness Option
Students choosing the nutrition and wellness option must take (i) four nutrition core courses, (ii) 11 courses in nutrition and other subject areas required by the option, (iii) three bioscience core courses, and (iv) foundation courses. One capstone experience, supervised and approved within the major, is required of all seniors. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through NUTR 755, Treatment of Adult Obesity, created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors thesis, mentored research project, or other special student activity). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all NUTR courses required by the major. For a detailed list of curricular requirements, visit the nutrition and wellness homepage at http://nutrition.unh.edu/4year/NutritionandWellness. In addition, all other university academic requirements for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement must be completed.
Nutrition Core Courses
Nutrition in Health and Well-Being (1 semester)
Nutritional Assessment (1 semester)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 semester)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 semester)
Nutrition/Other Courses
A total of 11 courses are required for this option:
Nutrition and Wellness (1 semester)
Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (1 semester)
Stressed Out (1 semester)
Physiology of Exercise or Current Issues in Teaching Health (1 semester)
Technical or Persuasive Writing (1 semester)
Nutrition Education & Counseling (1 semester)
Community Nutrition (1 semester)
Treatment of Adult Obesity (1 semester)
Introduction to Food & Beverage Management (1 semester)
U.S. Health Care systems (1 semester)
Epidemiology & Community Medicine (1 semester)
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology (1 semester)
Bioscience Core Courses
Microbiology with lab (1 semester)
Anatomy and Physiology with lab (2 semester)
Foundation Courses
Introductory Chemistry for Life Sciences (1 semester)
Biological Chemistry (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester)
B.S. in Nutrition: Nutritional Sciences Option
Students choosing the nutritional sciences option must take: (i) four nutrition core courses; (ii) three nutritional science core courses; (iii) two nutrition elective courses and one other elective outside the major, specific to the career objectives of the student, in consultation with their adviser; (iv) seven bioscience core courses; and, (v) five foundation courses. One capstone experience, supervised and approved within the major, is required of all seniors. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through a course (NUTR 751), created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors thesis, mentored research project, or other special student activity). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all NUTR courses required by the major. For a detailed list of curricular requirements, visit the nutritional sciences homepage at http://nutrition.unh.edu/4year/nutritionalsciences. In addition, all other University academic requirements for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement must be completed.
I. Nutrition Core Courses
Nutrition in Health and Well-Being (1 semester)
Nutritional Assessment (1 semester)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 semester)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 semester)
II. Nutritional Science Core Courses
Nutritional Biochemistry (1 semester)
Nutritional Biochemistry of Micronutrients (1 semester) (capstone)
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology (1 semester)
III. Nutrition/Other Major Electives
A total of three elective courses are required for this option. Two courses are chosen from a list of nutrition electives and a third course outside the major is chosen in consultation with the student's adviser, based on the student's career interests.
IV. Bioscience Core Courses
General Biology with lab (2 semester)
Genetics (1 semester)
Microbiology with lab (1 semester)
Biochemistry with lab (1 semester)
Anatomy & Physiology with lab (2 semester)
V. Foundation Courses
General Chemistry with lab (2 semester)
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester)
Statistics (1 semester)
Calculus (1 semester)
For additional information on the nutrition major, contact the Nutrition Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
Pre-Professional Health Programs
Students interested in postgraduate careers in the health care professions should visit the Pre-Professional Health Programs Advising Office online (www.unh.edu/premed-advising) or in person (Hood House, Room 102). Requirements for specific types of professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, physician’s assistant, pharmacy, etc.) are provided at http://www.unh.edu/premed-advising/exploring-health-professions. Students interested in veterinary medicine should consult the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program website (http://www.prevet.unh.edu). While many of the prerequisite courses required by professional schools are also requirements of the nutrition major, you should consult with your faculty adviser to create a plan of study that best prepares you for pursuing a career in one of these health professions.
Minor in Nutrition (NUTR)
The nutrition minor is particularly suited to students interested in pursuing professional careers related to human health and wellness. The general requirements for completion of a minor can be found in the minors section of the Undergraduate Catalog. Courses that fulfill the requirements of the nutrition minor can be found at http://nutrition.unh.edu/4year/MinorinNutrition. Students "declare" the nutrition minor by submitting the Intent to Minor in Nutrition form. Submission of the Intent to Minor form is required to gain registration preference in certain courses if space is available and by discretion of the instructor. This form should be completed and submitted to the minor supervisor as soon as students become interested in the minor, preferably prior to the start of their junior year. For additional information on the nutrition minor, contact the minor supervisor in nutrition, Jesse Stabile Morrell (jesse.morrell@unh.edu).
