2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) Major


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C. Y. Wang
Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality
SNF 425
605-688-5161
e-mail: cy.wang@sdstate.edu

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major – ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 2: Oral Communication Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Summer:


Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major - Food Science Specialization:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 2: Oral Communication Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall)

Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major - Nutritional Sciences Specialization:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 1: Written Communication Credits: 3
    * (Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Science Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall)

Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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