Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition - Foods and Nutrition (Optional Co-op)

The bachelor of science in food science and nutrition prepares students for employment or advanced study in one of several professions in the broad area of foods and nutrition. To complete degree requirements, students must complete the required core courses listed below. Students must also complete courses listed in their chosen specialization (foods and nutrition, dietetics, nutrition science).

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Have knowledge of effective communication techniques through a wide variety of mediums (group presentations, individual counseling and education, media presentations, etc….) (all degrees and specializations)
• Have knowledge from the basic sciences of biology and chemistry and be able to apply them to the nutritional care and education processes. (D, NS)
• Have knowledge of research process. (D, NS)
• Have knowledge of the science of foods, processing on commercial and consumer scales, food safety and sanitation issues, food delivery and production systems, and factors that affect food selection. (D, FN, BASFSM)
• Have the knowledge of the science of nutrition including the assessment of health status, influence of age and physiological state on nutritional needs, nutritional therapy of those in disease or injured states, and the use of dietary supplements and methods of complementary medicine. (ND, NS)
• Have the knowledge of management theories and principals including organizational change theory, human resource management, risk management, quality improvement, information management, and financial management. (D, FN, BASFSM)