Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences (BSNtr)
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSNtr)
Nutrition is an integrative science with the overall objective of improving the health and well-being of individuals and groups. Nutritional inquiry encompasses not only the roles of electrons, atoms, molecules, genes, cells, organs, and complex organisms in biological life processes but also the links between life science and health, behavior, education, population, culture, and economics.
The nutritional sciences programs require courses in science and research to prepare students for graduate study or professional school. Graduates may seek employment in private or publicly funded research programs or, upon completion of graduate study, may engage in college or university teaching or nutrition research. This program also allows students to fulfill requirements for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
Total Hours Required: 126
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 104M | Introduction to Chemical Practice I | 1 |
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| SDS 302F | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 104N | Introduction to Chemical Practice II | 1 |
| NTR 312 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 126L | Nutritional Sciences Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology (see requirements below for choices) | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIO 325 | Genetics | 3 |
| CH 320M | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| NTR 307 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| NTR 107L | Introductory Food Science Laboratory | 1 |
| NTR 317L | Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Education | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NTR 315 | Nutrition through the Life Cycle (or other NTR Additional hours from list below) | 3 |
| SDS 324E | Elements of Regression Analysis | 3 |
| NTR 326 | Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| NTR 332 | Community Nutrition (or other NTR Additional hours from list below) | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BCH 369 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| NTR 339L | Experimental Methods and Design in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 370 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I (or other NTR Additional hours from list below) | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NTR 342 | Advanced Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 366L | Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| INB 365S | Human Systems Physiology | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NTR 343 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
| INB 446L | Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy | 4 |
| NTR 355 | Undergraduate Research in Nutrition | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NTR 365 | Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 338W | Issues in Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Society | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | ||
OR Choose a sequence below: | ||
Sequence 1: | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Child Development Laboratory | ||
Sequence 2: | ||
| Child Development: Honors | ||
| Child Development Laboratory | ||
| SDS 324E | Elements of Regression Analysis | 3 |
| or SDS 320E | Elements of Statistics | |
| INB 446L | Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy | 4 |
| Molecular Nutrition: | ||
| NTR 366L | Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 365 | Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences (Topic 5 may not count toward this requirement) | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Additional NTR | 9 | |
| Nutrition through the Life Cycle | ||
| International Nutrition: The Developing World | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Assessment and Counseling | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| Research Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Undergraduate Research in Nutrition | ||
| Honors Research | ||
| Honors Tutorial Course | ||
| Laboratory Experience in Genetics | ||
| Laboratory Studies in Molecular Biology | ||
| Introductory Medical Microbiology and Immunology | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Subtotal | 28 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 55 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 67 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 31 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 31 | |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSNtr)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| Students must complete each course with a grade of at least C- | ||
| Basic Nutrition | ||
| NTR 312 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| or NTR 312H | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: Honors | |
| Biochemistry | ||
| NTR 126L | Nutritional Sciences Laboratory | 1 |
| NTR 326 | Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| NTR 342 | Advanced Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 343 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
| Food Science | ||
| NTR 307 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| NTR 107L | Introductory Food Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Nutrition Application | ||
| NTR 317L | Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Education | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| NTR 339L | Experimental Methods and Design in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 338W | Issues in Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| or NTR 338H | Issues in Nutrition and Health: Honors | |
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| Degree | ||
| Biology | ||
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
| Choose a sequence below: | 3 | |
| Sequence 1: Non-honors | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Sequence 2: Honors | ||
| Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors | ||
| Genetics: Honors | ||
| INB 365S | Human Systems Physiology | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| Choose a sequence below: | 6 | |
| Sequence 1: Non-honors | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Sequence 2: Honors | ||
| Foundations of Chemistry I | ||
| Foundations of Chemistry II | ||
| Choose a sequence below: | 2 | |
| Sequence 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Practice I | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Practice II | ||
| Sequence 2: | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Practice | ||
| CH 320M | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Biochemistry | ||
| BCH 369 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| SDS 302F | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| or SDS 320E | Elements of Statistics | |
| Subtotal | 29 | |
| Total Hours | 55 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Students must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required for the program, and a grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00.
Majors must complete at least 36 upper-division hours, including least 24 hours in nutrition. Majors must complete at least 21 hours in residence at the University, including at least 18 in-residence hours in nutrition.