Nutrition Science, BS
Contact
Margaret Voss, Undergraduate Program Director
561 White Hall
315.443.3853
mavoss@syr.edu
Description
The 124 credit B.S. degree program in nutrition science emphasizes the biological and physical sciences. In addition to nutrition in health, medical nutrition therapy, and advanced nutrition, studies include work in general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, and biochemistry.
Intra-University Transfers
Transfer applicants must schedule an interview with Dr. Margaret Voss, Undergraduate Program Director, to review admission requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Locate, interpret, evaluate, and use professional literature.
- Identify and explain research designs, and statistical analysis methods.
- Select and use appropriate current information technology to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
- Demonstrate effective, assertive, and professional oral and written communication and documentation skills.
- Assess nutrition parameters, determine appropriate nutrition interventions, and develop plans to monitor the effectiveness of those interventions.
- Diagram and describe the role of macronutrient metabolism in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
- Recall and diagram the role of vitamins and minerals in the maintenance of macronutrient metabolism for health and disease prevention.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| WRT 105 | Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing | 3 |
| WRT 205 | Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills | ||
| MAT 121 | Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I | 4 |
| or MAT 221 | Elementary Probability and Statistics I | |
| Natural Science | ||
| BIO 121 | General Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 122 | General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 123 | General Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 124 | General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 216 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHE 106 | General Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 116 | General Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHE 117 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE 275 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 276 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 325 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 326 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry I and Biochemistry II | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select six additional credits of social science courses | 6 | |
| PSY 205 | Foundations of Human Behavior | 3 |
| Humanities or Foreign Language | ||
| Note: all 8 credits of foreign language must be in one language | 6-8 | |
| University Requirement | ||
| In addition to FYS 101, the BS in Nutrition Science requires completion of an IDEA course (chosen from a select list) - The IDEA course may count as a liberal arts, departmental course, or elective depending on the course chosen. Please see the undergraduate course catalog for a full listing of IDEA courses. | ||
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| NSD 225 | Nutrition in Health | 3 |
| NSD 342 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NSD 457 | Research and Evaluation in Nutrition | 3 |
| NSD 466 | Nutritional Biochemistry II | 3 |
| NSD 481 | Clinical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| Nutrition Electives | ||
| Nutrition electives (14 credits) 9 credits must be ≥ 300 level | 14 | |
| Electives to complete 124 degree applicable credits | ||
| Electives to complete 124 degree applicable credits | ||
| Total Credits | 93-97 | |
Degree Requirements
Degree requires a 3-credit Writing Intensive course and 3 credits of Critical Reflections.
The Writing Intensive and Critical Reflections courses may meet a Humanities, Social Science, or elective requirement. Note that some courses may satisfy both the Writing Intensive and Critical Reflections requirement. For a listing of Writing Intensive and Critical Reflection courses, please consult the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.
Degree Awarded: BS
Study Abroad
Given the structured nature of the Nutrition Science major, advance planning and working with your advisor makes it possible to study abroad for a whole semester or summer. We also offer a variety of nutrition-tailored study abroad short term experiences.
Note
In addition to above requirements, pre-med and allied health students are required to complete additional courses in genetics, cell biology, physics and mathematics according to the recommendations of the Health Professions Advisory Program. The structure of the Nutrition Science B.S. is particularly suited to serve as a primary major for the Neuroscience Integrated Learning Major (ILM) or the Health Humanities ILM.
Undergraduate University Requirements
The following requirements and experiences apply to all Syracuse University Undergraduate matriculated degree programs.