Apr 19, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, Registered Dietitian, B.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

2. Support/Pre-Major Requirement

Required Courses

BIO 130 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Core Science Labs

CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

3. Program Courses

Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences Core

HMS 100 - Foundations in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMS 137 - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 1
HMS 137L - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 2
HMS 239 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HMS 300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMS 331 - Experimental Food Science Credit(s): 2
HMS 331L - Experimental Food Science Lab Credit(s): 1
HMS 339 - Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HMS 349 - Nutrition During the Life Cycle Credit(s): 3
HMS 403 - Cultural Aspects of Food Credit(s): 3
HMS 409 - Community Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HMS 435 - Nutrition Counseling Credit(s): 3
HMS 439 - Advanced Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Registered Dietitian Concentration

Required Courses

HMS 222 - Public Health and Safety Management Credit(s): 2
HMS 405 - Food Service Organization and Management Credit(s): 3
HMS 449 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credit(s): 3
HMS 479 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credit(s): 3

Biology

Fifteen hours from:

BIO 220 - Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIO 238L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 3
BIO 239L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 309 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4
BIO 309L - Micobiology Lab Credit(s): 0

Chemistry

Eight hours from:

CHE 330 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 330L - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 452 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 452L - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Electives

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
HMS 304 - Purchasing in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
HMS 353 - Parenting Credit(s): 3
HMS 429 - Nutrition for Sports Credit(s): 3
MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3

4. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Note:

* The dietetics and pre-professional focus areas are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6955, (312) 899-5400.