Undergraduate Course Catalog 2012-2013
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: Dennis J. Bobilya, Colette H. Janson-Sand
Clinical Associate Professor: Joanne D. Burke, Mary Katherine Lockwood, Ruth A. Reilly
Lecturer: Jesse Stabile Morrell
Extension Professor: 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. Our students are grounded in fundamental sciences as they develop nutrition-specific competencies in nutrition and health, foods, nutritional assessment, wellness, lifecycle 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 apply for a dietetic internship, a pre-requisite for becoming a registered dietitian. The dietetics curriculum is accredited by the Academy of Nutritional 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.).
Our 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 (www.che.unh.edu) and the Young Adult Health Risk Screening Initiative (www.nutrition.unh.edu/research/YAHRSI) 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) 13 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 a course, 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 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 sem)
Nutritional Assessment (1 sem)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 sem)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 sem)
Nutrition/Other Courses
A total of 13 courses are required for this option, in topics such as community nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition education and counseling, food science, the U.S. health care system, microbiology, and capstone experience reading and writing about nutrition research.
Bioscience Core Courses
Microbiology with lab (1 sem)
Anatomy and Physiology with lab (2 sem)
Foundation Courses
Courses are required in the areas of general chemistry, biological chemistry, and statistics.
B.S. in Nutrition: Nutrition and Wellness Option
Students choosing the nutrition and wellness option must take (i) four nutrition core courses, (ii) 12 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 a course, 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 sem)
Nutritional Assessment (1 sem)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 sem)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 sem)
Nutrition/Other Courses
A total of 12 courses are required for this option in topics such as nutrition and wellness, sports nutrition, stress management, kinesiology, and weight management.
Bioscience Core Courses
Microbiology with lab (1 sem)
Anatomy and Physiology with lab (2 sem)
Foundation Courses
Courses are required in the areas of general chemistry, biological chemistry, and statistics.
B.S. in Nutrition: Nutritional Sciences Option
Students choosing the nutritional sciences option must take (i) four nutrition core courses, (ii) three nutrition courses and three other major electives from a list of 11 courses specific to the option, (iii) seven bioscience core courses, and (iv) seven 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, 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.
Nutrition Core Courses
Nutrition in Health and Well-Being (1 sem)
Nutritional Assessment (1 sem)
Life Cycle Nutrition (1 sem)
Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 sem)
Nutrition/Other Major Electives
A total of six courses are required for this option, three of which are required nutrition courses in nutritional biochemistry, nutritional biochemistry of micronutrients, and a research-intensive experience. The remaining three courses are chosen from a list of nutrition and other major electives, and include subjects such as pathologic basis of disease, mammalian physiology, treatment of adult obesity, and cell culture.
Bioscience Core Courses
General Biology with lab (2 sem)
Genetics (1 sem)
Microbiology with lab (1 sem)
Biochemistry with lab (1 sem)
Anatomy & Physiology with lab (2 sem)
Foundation Courses
General Chemistry with lab (2 sem)
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 sem)
Physics with lab (2 sem)
Statistics (1 sem)
Calculus (1 sem)
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/hlthprof.htm. 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 advisor 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. During the final semester, students should file the Certification of Completion of Minor in order to have the minor shown on the academic record. For additional information on the nutrition minor, contact the minor supervisor in nutrition, Jesse Stabile Morrell (jesse.morrell@unh.edu).
