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The program of study in Nutrition Science is designed for students who are interested in training for careers in health-related fields and who wish to understand the basis for nutrient functions and human nutrient requirements.
Nutrition Science is an integrative discipline that requires specialized training in the roles of nutrients in supporting functions of the body and all its parts, from the whole person to the organ systems and their constituent cells.
The mission of the faculty of Nutrition Science is to train students who will be competitive for admission to graduate degree programs in research, medicine, and the allied health sciences.
About the Nutrition Science Major
Entrance Requirements
Although the program in Nutrition Science does not require a minimum grade point average for entrance, it is essential to maintain a high cumulative average in order to be competitive for entrance into any graduate program. It is advisable to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater and to be aware that successful candidates for admission to medical school usually have GPAs above 3.5.
Program of Study
Sample Course Plan for A Nutrition Science Major
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Year 1 |
English 101 |
3 |
English 102 |
3 |
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Gen Chem I 121, 121L |
4 |
Gen Chem II 122, 122L |
4 |
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Precalculus Math 116 |
3 |
Calculus/AnGe MAT 253 |
4 |
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Anthropology 102 |
3 |
Human Nutrition FDN 210 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective I |
3 |
Physical Education |
1 |
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16 |
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15 |
Year 2 |
Biology 107, 107L |
4 |
Human Anatomy CB 220/220L |
4 |
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Humanities Elective I |
3 |
Humanities Elective II |
3 |
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Org Chemistry 240/240L |
4 |
BMB 310 |
3 |
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Fam Dynamics CFD 210 |
3 |
Social Sciences Elective II |
3 |
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CFCS Orientation |
1 |
Statistics STA 200 or 221 |
3 |
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Physical Education |
1 |
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16 |
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16 |
Year 3 |
Physiology CB 221, 221L |
4 |
Macronutrients FDN 310 |
4 |
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Biochemistry BMB 401 |
3 |
Biochemistry BMB 402 |
3 |
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Nutr Sci Core FDN 240 |
1 |
Issues in Foods FDN 460 |
3 |
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Computer Science 201/201L |
3 |
Social Sciences Elective IV |
3 |
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Social Sciences Elective III |
3 |
Lab Techniques BMB 403 |
3 |
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14 |
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16 |
Year 4 |
Micronutrients FDN 410 |
4 |
Med. Nutr. & Therapy FDN 453
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4 |
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Genetics BIO 320 |
3 |
Directed Research FDN 501 |
5 (3-9 h) |
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Biodynamics FDN 455 |
3 |
Cell Biology BIO 340 |
3 |
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Life Cycle Nutrition
FDN 451 |
3 |
Endocrinology CB 473 |
3 |
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Special Topics FDN 458 |
2 |
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Seminar FDN 490 |
1 |
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16 |
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15-18 |
Program Description
It is well established that special elements in foods and combinations of foods are not only required for optimal growth and development, but also are strongly implicated in health promotion and disease prevention and treatement. This minor provides a knowledge base for those persons interested in nutrition science and health issues.
- Must earn at least a "C" grade (2.0) in each minor course.
- A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work.
- Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas A through E cannot be counted as course work in the minor.
- Courses taken in Core Area F may be counted as course work in the minor.
- Courses taken for a minor cannot count in a major required area.
- All prerequisites must be met for the courses.
AFTER COMPLETING ALL REQUIREMENTS, it is the student's responsibility to contact Student Services (210 Dawson Hall). In order to complete the Minor Completion Form, GRADES MUST BE EARNED AND RECORDED ON STUDENTS RECORD.
For more information about minor course work contact:
James Hargrove
Department of Foods & Nutrition
jhargrove@fcs.uga.edu
706-542-4678
Room 269 Dawson Hall
Nutrition Science offers superb preparation for students who would like to pursue careers in biomedical research or in the medical professions, including human or veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing, or physical therapy. Each of these disciplines requires specialized graduate training. Most people who are employed in the biomedical sciences in universities and governmental laboratories have earned doctorates in their field of specialization.
The student should be aware that admission to graduate programs is competitive and usually requires that the Graduate Record Examination or a specialized exam such as the Medical College Admissions Test be passed successfully.
Dr. James L. Hargrove
Associate Professor Department of Foods and Nutrition
Room 280 Dawson Hall
jhargrov@fcs.uga.edu
Telephone (706) 542-4678
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Majors and Minors: Nutrition Science 
The program of study in Nutrition Science is designed for students who are interested in training for careers in health-related fields and who wish to understand the basis for nutrient functions and human nutrient requirements.
