Nutrition and Dietetics (N&D)

Four Year Plan - B.S. in Dietetics 
Four Year Plan - B.S. in Human Nutrition-Health Promotion 
Four Year Plan - B.S. in Human Nutrition-Sciences

Four Year Plan - B.S. in Dietetics

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
N&D 240 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
N&D 240L Fundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory 1
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 103 College Algebra 3
CHEM 115
Introductory Chemistry
or General Chemistry I
3
CHEM 115L
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
or General Chemistry I Laboratory
1
*Options CHEM 115/L + 116/L OR CHEM 121/L + 122/L, + 340/L. The latter course sequence in chemistry may be most appropriate for those students seeking graduate school admission in health-related fields. The master’s program at UND in nutrition and dietetics accepts either chemistry course sequence.  
 Credits14
Spring
N&D 100 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics 1
N&D 220 Foodservice Safety and Sanitation 1
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
CHEM 116
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
or General Chemistry II
3
CHEM 116L
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
or General Chemistry II Laboratory
1
Essential Studies 5
*Options CHEM 115/L + 116/L OR CHEM 121/L + 122/L, + 340/L. The latter course sequence in chemistry may be most appropriate for those students seeking graduate school admission in health-related fields. The master’s program at UND in nutrition and dietetics accepts either chemistry course sequence.  
 Credits17
Sophomore Year
Fall
N&D 250 Current Trends in Nutrition 3
N&D 335 World Food Patterns 3
BIMD 220 Human Anatomy Physiology I 3
BIMD 220L Human Anatomy Physiology I Lab 1
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Essential Studies 3
 Credits16
Spring
N&D 260 Principles of Foods and Food Science 3
BIMD 221 Human Anatomy Physiology II 3
BIMD 221L Human Anatomy Physiology II Lab 1
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
SOC 326
Sociological Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics
3-4
Essential Studies 3
Application in February for fall semester admission to professional component  
*If taken CHEM 121/L + 122/L, take CHEM 340/L: Survey of Organic Chemistry. This course sequence in chemistry may be most appropriate for those students seeking graduate school admission in health-related fields. The master’s program at UND in nutrition and dietetics accepts either chemistry course sequence.  
 Credits16-17
Junior Year
Fall
N&D 310 Nutrition Assessment 3
N&D 325 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3
N&D 344 Nutrition Education and Counseling 3
N&D 494 Research in Nutrition and Dietetics 1
PPT 315 Human Pharmacology 3
N&D 498 Supervised Practice in Dietetics Counseling (45 clock hours) 1
 Credits14
Spring
N&D 345 Community Nutrition 3
N&D 380 Food Service Production and Management 3
N&D 441 Nutritional Biochemistry 4
N&D 498 Supervised Practice in Dietetics Community Nutrition (45 clock hours) 1
N&D 498 Supervised Practice in Dietetics Food Production & Management (180 clock hours) 4
MED 205 Medical Terminology 1
 Credits16
Senior Year
Fall
N&D 350 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3
N&D 450 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3
N&D 480 Interprofessional Health Care 1
N&D 498 Supervised Practice in Dietetics Medical Nutrition Therapy (270 clock hours) 6
 Credits13
Spring
N&D 348 Sports Nutrition 3
N&D 488 Foundations of Dietetic Practice 3
N&D 498 Supervised Practice in Dietetics Practicum (360 clock hours) 8
 Credits14
 Total Credits120-121

Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.

Four Year Plan - B.S. in Human Nutrition-Health Promotion

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
N&D 240 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
N&D 240L Fundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory 1
MATH 103 College Algebra 3
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
CHEM 121
General Chemistry I *
or Introductory Chemistry
3
CHEM 121L
General Chemistry I Laboratory *
or Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
1
 Credits14
Spring
N&D 100 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics 1
N&D 220 Foodservice Safety and Sanitation 1
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
CHEM 122
General Chemistry II *
or Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
3
CHEM 122L
General Chemistry II Laboratory *
or Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
1
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 3
 Credits15
Sophomore Year
Fall
N&D 250 Current Trends in Nutrition 3
N&D 325 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3
BIMD 220 Human Anatomy Physiology I 3
BIMD 220L Human Anatomy Physiology I Lab 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 6
 Credits16
Spring
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
BIMD 221 Human Anatomy Physiology II 3
BIMD 221L Human Anatomy Physiology II Lab 1
CHEM 340 Survey of Organic Chemistry *If CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 was taken instead then do not have to take CHEM 340 4
CHEM 340L Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory *If CHEM 115L and CHEM 116L was taken instead then do not have to take CHEM 340L 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
N&D 335 World Food Patterns 3
N&D 344 Nutrition Education and Counseling 3
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 9
 Credits15
Spring
N&D 345 Community Nutrition 3
N&D 348 Sports Nutrition 3
SOC 326
Sociological Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics
3-4
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 6
 Credits15-16
Senior Year
Fall
N&D 310 Nutrition Assessment 3
N&D 494 Research in Nutrition and Dietetics 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 11
 Credits15
Spring
N&D 441 Nutritional Biochemistry 4
N&D 497 Supervised Practice in Human Nutrition 180 clock hours 4
Must have a 2.2 GPA, satisfactory completion of service learning requirements, and prior or concurrent completion of N&D 344 and N&D 345. Must have a C or better in your nutrition, foods, and science courses. Application by October 20 for spring supervised practice or by March 20 for summer and fall supervised practice.  
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/Hum), or Option A Course 7
 Credits15
 Total Credits120-121

Option A Courses (choose 4 courses from the list)

N&D 260 Principles of Foods & Food Science

N&D 380 Food Service Production & Management

KIN 240 Introduction to Wellness

MGMT 300 Principles of Management

PHE 301  Principles & Foundation of Health Education

PHE 307 Methods & Materials of Health Education

T&L 252 Child Development

PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology

PSYC 355 Adulthood & Aging

SOC 352 Aging & Society

*Students may take CHEM 115/L and CHEM 116/L OR CHEM 121/L, CHEM 122/L, and CHEM 340/L (or higher organic chemistry).

N&D 497 Supervised Practice in Human Nutrition: Students must have a 2.2 GPA, satisfactory completion of service learning requirements, and prior or concurrent completion of N&D 344 and N&D 345.  Application by October 20th for spring supervised practice or by March 20 for summer and fall supervised practice.

Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.  Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. 

Four Year Plan - B.S. in Human Nutrition-Sciences

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
N&D 240 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
N&D 240L Fundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory 1
MATH 103 College Algebra 3
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
CHEM 121
General Chemistry I
or Introductory Chemistry
3
CHEM 121L
General Chemistry I Laboratory
or Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
1
 Credits14
Spring
N&D 100 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics 1
N&D 220 Foodservice Safety and Sanitation 1
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
CHEM 122
General Chemistry II
or Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
3
CHEM 122L
General Chemistry II Laboratory
or Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
1
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 3
 Credits15
Sophomore Year
Fall
N&D 250 Current Trends in Nutrition 3
N&D 325 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3
BIMD 220 Human Anatomy Physiology I 3
BIMD 220L Human Anatomy Physiology I Lab 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 6
 Credits16
Spring
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
BIMD 221 Human Anatomy Physiology II 3
BIMD 221L Human Anatomy Physiology II Lab 1
CHEM 340 Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 340 or higher organic chemistry) If CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 were taken then CHEM 340 is not required 4
CHEM 340L Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM 340L or high organic chemistry lab) If CHEM 115L and CHEM 116L have been taken then CHEM 340L is not required 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
N&D 335 World Food Patterns 3
N&D 344 Nutrition Education and Counseling 3
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 9
 Credits15
Spring
N&D 345 Community Nutrition 3
N&D 348 Sports Nutrition 3
SOC 326
Sociological Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics
3
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 6
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
N&D 310 Nutrition Assessment 3
N&D 494 Research in Nutrition and Dietetics 1
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 11
 Credits15
Spring
N&D 441 Nutritional Biochemistry 4
N&D 497 Supervised Practice in Human Nutrition 4
Elective, Essential Studies (FA/HUM), or Option B 7
Must have a 2.2 GPA, satisfactory completion of service learning requirements, and prior or concurrent completion of N&D 344 and N&D 345. Must have a C or better in your nutrition, foods, and science courses. Application by October 20 for spring supervised practice or by March 20 for summer and fall supervised practice.  
 Credits15
 Total Credits120

Option B Courses (choose 4 courses from the list)

BIOL 150 General Biology I

BIOL 151 General Biology II

BIOL 341 Cell Biology

BIMD 301 Biochemistry

PPT 315 Human Pharmacology

PPT 410 Drugs Subject to Abuse

PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology

PSYC 355 Adulthood & Aging

SOC 352 Aging & Society

SOC 355 Drugs & Society

*Students may take CHEM 115/L and CHEM 116/L OR CHEM 121/L, CHEM 122/L, and CHEM 340/L (or higher organic chemistry).

N&D 497 Supervised Practice in Human Nutrition: Students must have a 2.2 GPA, satisfactory completion of service learning requirements, and prior or concurrent completion of N&D 344 and N&D 345.  Application by October 20th for spring supervised practice or by March 20 for summer and fall supervised practice. 

Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.  Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. 

N&D 100. Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics. 1 Credit.

The philosophy, history, future trends, and career options in nutrition and dietetics will be discussed. S/U grading. S.

N&D 220. Foodservice Safety and Sanitation. 1 Credit.

Students learn about characteristics of microorganisms, food safety and sanitation practices, and federal regulations for foodservice operations. S.

N&D 240. Fundamentals of Nutrition. 3 Credits.

This introductory course focuses on basic elements of nutrition science. Emphasis is placed on nutrients, their functions and food sources, and discussion about how food behavior translates into nutritional health. The course also includes current topics such as fad diets, phytochemicals, and sports nutrition. Students learn to apply the principles of nutrition to their own food intake to improve their nutritional health. F,S,SS.

N&D 240L. Fundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Application of nutrition science to explore common food and nutrient misconceptions and current topics in nutritional health through hands-on, problem-solving activities. Students will use nutrient software to create reports and evaluate dietary intake. Prerequisite: MATH 98 or any higher-level mathematics course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: N&D 240. F,S,SS.

N&D 250. Current Trends in Nutrition. 3 Credits.

The course will examine contemporary food and nutrition matters with consideration of the factors influencing food selection and preparation as a means to improve nutritional status. The general goal is to enhance student awareness in regards to consumer food choices, with emphasis on knowledge and skills to apply healthy nutrition choices to consumers. Topics covered in the course include current food trends; basic culinary concepts; food demonstrations; dietary standards; food regulation; socio-economic and social circumstances influencing food selection, and food purchasing meal planning for individuals and families. Prerequisite or Corequisite: N&D 240. F.

N&D 260. Principles of Foods and Food Science. 3 Credits.

Introduction to food selection and preparation principles, sensory evaluation of food, role of ingredients, and food technology. Emphasizes application of scientific principles in relationship to food composition, physical properties, and chemical reactions during food preparation. Prerequisite: A college level chemistry course. S.

N&D 310. Nutrition Assessment. 3 Credits.

This course will use the Nutrition Care Process to examine methods for evaluating nutritional status of individuals and groups. Assessment techniques will be explored in the context of nutrition screening. Students will learn routine assessment measures such as client history, diet history, anthropometric and biochemical measures, and nutrient deficiencies. Prerequisite: N&D 240. F.

N&D 325. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. 3 Credits.

Optimal growth and development throughout the lifespan requires proper nutrition that begins prior to conception. This course examines nutritional needs of Individuals rior to conception, during pregnancy and lactation, and throughout childhood, adolescence, and all of adulthood. The course will study the nutrient needs for each phase of the life cycle. Students will learn about the influence of nutrition on growth and development, as well as the physiological and developmental basis for food choice and dietary recommendations. Prerequisite: N&D 240. F.

N&D 335. World Food Patterns. 3 Credits.

Examination of the food patterns of selected world population groups considering the effect of social, cultural, and economic practices on nutritional values. F.

N&D 344. Nutrition Education and Counseling. 3 Credits.

Introduces students to counseling and learning theories for application with individuals and groups in clinical or community settings. Students will develop basic skills necessary to design and implement nutrition education programs and will practice application of principles learned in nutrition counseling. Prerequisite: N&D 240. F.

N&D 345. Community Nutrition. 3 Credits.

This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan programs and promote nutritional well-being to the public. Through readings, lectures and class discussions, students work in teams to select a community to assess, research it relative to interrelated health, social and economic concerns, and identify nutrition priorities that need to be addressed in that community. A graduated series of assignments culminates in a written program proposal and oral presentation to address the needs of the community. Students hone speaking and writing skills, and learn how to assess the work of others, to give helpful feedback, and to work effectively to complete group and individuals assignments. Corequisite: N&D 325 and N&D 344. S.

N&D 348. Sports Nutrition. 3 Credits.

Sports Nutrition is an overview of the specialized nutritional needs of recreational and competitive athletes. It presents the scientific basis for the role of food and nutrients during athletic training, performance, and recovery. Prerequisite: N&D 240. S.

N&D 350. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. 3 Credits.

An evidence-based study and application of the nutrition care process. This includes nutritional assessment techniques, pathophysiology in disease, and medical nutrition therapy for common medical conditions. Prerequisite: N&D 441. Corequisite: N&D 450. F.

N&D 380. Food Service Production and Management. 3 Credits.

Introduces students to the many facets of a quality and quantity food service department. Course content will apply concepts learned in N&D 250 - Consumer Food Issues and N&D 260 - Food Science to food service in a quantity setting. Students will apply management principles to the food service environment. Prerequisite: N&D 250 and N&D 260. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGMT 300. S.

N&D 441. Nutritional Biochemistry. 4 Credits.

A comprehensive investigation of the nutritional needs of humans with emphasis on nutritional biochemistry and current issues. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in N&D 240, CHEM 116 or CHEM 340, BIMD 220 and BIMD 221 or PPT 301. S.

N&D 450. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. 3 Credits.

An advanced level of evidence-based study and application of the nutrition care process. This includes pathophysiology in disease and medical nutrition therapy for medical conditions and comorbidities. Prerequisite: N&D 441. Corequisite: N&D 350. F.

N&D 480. Interprofessional Health Care. 1 Credit.

The focus of this course is learning to work effectively with an interprofessional health care team using a shared patient-centered approach. Case studies will be the primary teaching strategy used. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Dietetics. S/U grading. F.

N&D 488. Foundations of Dietetic Practice. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the student to responsibilities associated with dietetic professional practice. Professional issues related to dietetic practice includes the Code of Ethics, legal credentialing (licensure laws), Standards of Professional Performance and future trends in the profession. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and continue to use professional skills and resources characteristic of nutrition and dietetics professionals in preparation for life-long learning. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics; senior status. S.

N&D 494. Research in Nutrition and Dietetics. 1-4 Credits.

This course will provide an introduction to the research process, responsible conduct in research, and explore major types of study design in nutrition. Students will examine the literature to evaluate evidence about nutrition problems and interventions. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSYC 241 or SOC 326 or ECON 210 or MATH 321. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. F.

N&D 497. Supervised Practice in Human Nutrition. 1-6 Credits.

Development of professional skills and competencies in human nutrition through supervised practice with learning experiences requiring knowledge and theory be applied to simulated and real-life situations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Human Nutrition program; department consent required. Corequisite: N&D 344 and N&D 345. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

N&D 498. Supervised Practice in Dietetics. 1-12 Credits.

Development of professional skills and competencies through planned learning experiences in which knowledge and theory are applied to simulated and real-life situations in nutrition and dietetics. Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. Repeatable to 31.00 credits. F,S.

N&D 499. Special Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics. 1-4 Credits.

Special topics and/or in depth independent study in selected content areas relative to nutrition and dietetics. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.