OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Applied Nutrition Minor |
Minor code OR6360
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
Fax: 740.593.0289
deweyj@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/food-nutrition/undergraduate
Jana Hovland, Undergraduate Coordinator, Food and Nutrition Sciences/contact person
hovland@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The minor in applied nutrition is designed for students interested in strengthening their knowledge of nutrition principles and applications. After completing the minor, students will possess basic nutrition knowledge to help others identify reliable sources of nutrition information.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
After completing the minor, students will possess basic nutrition knowledge to help others identify reliable sources of nutrition information. This minor will complement those pursuing careers in health sciences and professions, medicine, environmental studies, hospitality management, health communication, journalism, and many other fields of study.
Requirements
Minor Requirements
The applied nutrition minor requires a minimum of 20 credit hours. Students must complete at least 12 hours in nutrition; NUTR 3000 is required. In addition, students must complete at least 8 hours in supporting sciences courses.
Nutrition Course Requirements, Part I
Complete the following course:
- NUTR 3000 - Nutrient Metabolism Credit Hours: 3
Nutrition Course Requirements, Part II
Complete at least 9 hours from the following courses. At least one course must be at the 3000 or 4000 level:
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 1100 - Introduction to Food Systems Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 2100 - Lifespan Nutrition Credit Hours: 4
- NUTR 2250 - Principles of Food Science Credit Hours: 4
- NUTR 2990 - Professional Development in Food and Nutrition Sciences Credit Hours: 1
- NUTR 3100 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 3230 - Fundamentals of Nutrition for Athletic and Physical Performance Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 4000 - Nutrition in the Community Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 4050 - Advanced Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 4100 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 4200 - Experimental Foods Credit Hours: 4
- NUTR 4320 - Diabetes From Bench to Bedside Credit Hours: 3
Supporting Sciences
Complete 8 hours from the following:
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 1310 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 3010 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3015 - Human Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 3450 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3455 - Human Physiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
- BIOS 4630 - Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1500 - Concepts in Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 4890 - Basic Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3