Undergraduate Course Catalog 2009-2010
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
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Nutritional Sciences (NUTR)
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Professor: Gale B. Carey, Joanne Curran-Celentano, Anthony R. Tagliaferro
Associate Professor: Dennis J. Bobilya, Colette H. Janson-Sand
Clinical Associate Professor: Mary Katherine Lockwood, Ruth A. Reilly
Clinical Assistant Professor: Joanne D. Burke
Lecturer: Jesse Stabile Morrell
Extension Professor: Deborah Luppold
The science of nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and the body’s handling of these nutrients. As an applied science, nutrition is based on biochemistry and physiology but can also include anthropology, economics, genetics, microbiology, pathology, and zoology. Consequently, the nutritionist often cooperates with workers in many different fields. The nutrition program at UNH is designed to permit specialized study in human and/or animal nutrition.
Three curricula are offered to meet the educational needs of students with differing professional aspirations.
Basic Science Curriculum
This curriculum provides students with a solid science background in biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and physics. Upon graduation, students are well prepared for technically oriented jobs in science. This curriculum is also excellent preparation for students planning further education in graduate school or professional schools of medicine and dentistry. Students in this curriculum are required to complete the biology core curriculum and NUTR 400 and 750; ANSC 511/512 or ZOOL 507/508; MICR 503; BCHM 658/659; and 12 additional credits from recommended courses in nutrition.
Dietetics Curriculum
Approved by the American Dietetics Association (ADA), the dietetics curriculum prepares students to apply for a postgraduate dietetic internship. Completing this internship and passing the ADA examination are essential for becoming a registered dietitian (RD), and requisite for employment opportunities in clinical dietetics and community nutrition. Required courses for this curriculum are NUTR 400, 401, 476, 504, 510, 550, 650, 720, 750, 773, 775, and 780; ZOOL 507/508; CHEM 403/404, and 545/546; ENGL 401; HMGT 403; MICR 501 or 503; BCHM 658/659; SOC 400 or PSYC 401; HMP 401; HMP 710; and either PSYC 402, SOC 502, BIOL 528, or HHS 540.
Wellness Curriculum
The Wellness Track will provide students with a nutrition and wellness background that will prepare them for future employment opportunities in agencies and businesses that have an emphasis on health and wellness, such as the workplace, schools, fitness centers, non-profit organizations and the community. Upon graduation, students would be prepared for future study or certification in the health education field. Required courses for this curriculum are NUTR 400, 401, 476, 506, 510, 546, 650,700, 720, and 756; ZOOL 507/508; CHEM 403/404; ENGL 401; HMP 401 and 501; HMGT 403; KIN 527, 527, 620 and 648; MICR 501; OT 513; SOC 400 or PSYC 401; PSYC 402 or SOC 502.
