2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) Major


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Program Coordinators

Nutrition Emphasis
Elizabeth Droke, PhD
Phone: 605-688-5150
Email: elizabeth.droke@sdstate.edu
Food Science Emphasis
Padu Krishnan, PhD
Phone: 605-688-4040
Email: Padmanaban.Krishnan@sdstate.edu
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Program Inforamtion

The Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) major is a dynamic field based in science and focuses on the chemical, physiological and biological aspects of foods and nutrients. The curriculum can be designed to meet the student’s interest in food science or nutritional sciences.

Individuals who graduate with a NFS major are prepared to pursue advanced degrees in nutrition or food science or professional degrees in health professions such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy and public health. Business and industry positions are available for individuals interested in applying the principles of science and nutrition to the development of food products as well as culinary science, food safety, food quality control, ingredient management, and sales and service. Students interested in a career in nutrition education and counseling in a clinical setting should choose the dietetics specialization.

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major


System General Education Requirements*: 32


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


  • Goal #1 First Year Experience:   Credits: 2
  • Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility:  ** Credits: 3

College Requirements: 2


Electives: 43


Total Required Credits: 120


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 a 5 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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