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Food Science and Human Nutrition

www.fshn.illinois.edu
Department Head: Faye Dong
Department Office: 260 Bevier Hall, 905 South Goodwin, Urbana, (217) 244-4498

Major in Food Science and Human Nutrition
Minor in Food Science
Minor in Nutrition

Major in Food Science and Human Nutrition

For the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Major in Food Science and Human Nutrition

Students pursuing this major have five concentrations: food science, food industry and business, dietetics, human nutrition, and hospitality management.

General Education Requirements
Food Science Concentration
Food Industry and Business Concentration (Admission suspended Fall, 2012)
Dietetics Concentration
Human Nutrition Concentration
Hospitality Management Concentration

Prescribed Courses including Campus General Education

Hours Composition I and Speech

7

 RHET 105 - Principles of Composition or equivalent (see college Composition I requirement) AND
CMN 101 - Public Speaking OR
6 CMN 111 - Oral and Written Communication I AND
CMN 112 - Oral and Written Communication II

Hours Advanced Composition
3-4 Select from campus approved list.

Hours Cultural Studies
6 Select one course from Western culture and one from non-Western/U.S. minority culture from campus approved list.

Hours Foreign Language
  Coursework at or above the third level is required for graduation.

Hours Quantitative Reasoning I
4-5 Choose one of the following*:
5
MATH 220 - Calculus
4
MATH 221 - Calculus I
4
MATH 234 - Calculus for Business I

*Students in the Food Science Concentration must select from MATH 220 or 221

Hours Quantitative Reasoning II
3-4 Statistics course. Select from: ACE 261, CPSC 241, ECON 202, MATH 161, PSYC 235, or STAT 100.

Hours Natural Sciences and Technology
3, 1 CHEM 102 - General Chemistry I and CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
3, 1 CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II and CHEM 105 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
3 MCB 100 - Introductory Microbiology
2 MCB 101 - Microbiology Laboratory

Hours Humanities and the Arts
6-9 Six hours for Dietetics , Hospitality Management, and Food Science Concentrations; nine hours for Human Nutrition and Food Industry & Business Concentrations. Select from campus approved list.

Hours Social and Behavioral Sciences*
9** Select from campus approved list and/or see individual concentration.

Hours ACES Prescribed Course
2 ACES 101 - Contemporary Issues in the ACES

** Six hours for Food Science concentration.

Food Science Concentration

The Food Science concentration exposes students to all components of food production: harvesting and raw-product handling, food-processing procedures and techniques, packaging, and food storage. Students selecting this concentration are prepared for careers in many areas of the food industry. A minimum of 130 hours of credit is required for graduation.

Hours Other Natural Sciences and Technology Required Courses
4 CHEM 232 - Elementary Organic Chemistry I
2 CHEM 233 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
2 MCB 312 - Applied Microbiology Methods
5 PHYS 101 - College Physics, Math & Heat
5 PHYS 102 - College Physics, E & M & Modern
4-5 Select one course from:
 
IB 103- Introduction to Plant Biolog or IB 104--Animal Biology or MCB 150--Molec & Cellular Basis of Life and MCB 151--Molec & Cellular Laboratory, or MCB 244 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Hours Food Science Concentration Required
3 FSHN 101 - Intro to Food Science & Nutrition
3 FSHN 120 - Contemporary Nutrition
3 FSHN 131 - Introductory Food Laboratory
4 FSHN 260 - Raw Materials for Processing
3 FSHN 302 - Sensory Evaluation of Foods
1 FSHN 398 - Undergraduate Seminar
4 FSHN 414 - Food Chemistry
2 FSHN 416 - Food Chemistry Laboratory
4 FSHN 418 - Food Analysis
3 FSHN 460 - Food Processing Engineering
4 FSHN 461 - Food Processing I
3 FSHN 462 - Food Processing II
2-3 FSHN 466 - Food Product Development or ABE 485 - Food and Process Eng Design
3 FSHN 471 - Food and Industrial Microbiology
3 ANSC 350--Cellular Metabolism in Animals OR MCB 450--Introductory Biochemistry 

Food Industry and Business Concentration (Admission suspended Fall, 2012)

The Food Industry and Business concentration is designed for students interested in integrating science, technology, business, and communications with the goal of pursuing professional and management careers in food and food-related industries. The program comprises science, food science, nutrition, business, and communications, and is supplemented by a 12-credit-hour specialization in a recommended area, such as food quality and safety, nutrition, business, or communications. Special emphasis is placed on areas of concern to consumers and to the food industry, such as food safety, sensory evaluation, and nutrition. The total number of hours required for graduation is 126.

Hours Other Natural Sciences and Technology Required Courses
4 CHEM 232 - Elementary Organic Chemistry I
2 MCB 312 - Applied Microbiology Methods
4 Select one course from:
 
IB 103- Introduction to Plant Biolog or IB 104--Animal Biology or MCB 150--Molec & Cellular Basis of Life and MCB 151--Molec & Cellular Laboratory, or MCB 244 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Hours Food Industry and Business Concentration Required
3 ACE 222 - Agricultural Marketing or BADM 320 - Principles of Marketing
3 ACE 231 - Food and Agribusiness Mgt or BADM 310 - Management and Organizational Beh
3-4 One course selected from:
3
ACCY 201 - Accounting and Accountancy, I
3
BADM 321 - Principles of Retailing
3
BADM 322 - Marketing Research
3
BADM 323 - Marketing Communications
3
BADM 325 - Consumer Behavior
3
ACE 340 - Agricultural Finance
4
ACE 430 - Food Marketing
3
ACE 431 - Agri-Food Strategic Management
3
ACE 433 - Agribusiness Planning
3
ACE 439 - Agri-Food Management Practicum
3 FSHN 101 - Intro Food Science &Nutrition
3-4 FSHN 120 - Contemporary Nutrition or 220--Principles of Nutrition 
3 FSHN 131 - Introductory Food Laboratory
4 FSHN 260 - Raw Materials for Processing
3 FSHN 302 - Sensory Evaluation of Foods
3 FSHN 332 - Science of Food Systems
1 FSHN 398 - Undergraduate Seminar
3 FSHN 465 - Principles of Food Technology
3 FSHN 466-- Food Product Development 
3 FSHN 471 - Food & Industrial Microbiology

Hours Additional Concentration Courses
12 A minimum of 12 hours from courses, approved by the advisor, in specialty area outside Food Science and Human Nutrition. At least six of the hours must be in 300- or 400-level courses. The list of courses agreed upon by the student and advisor must be signed and submitted to ACES Academic Programs (128 Mumford Hall) at least one semester prior to graduation. These courses cannot be used to fill other requirements.

Dietetics Concentration

The Dietetics Concentration meets the requirements set by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association and qualifies students for competitive dietetic internships. Upon completion of a postgraduate internship, students selecting this concentration may take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Students choosing this concentration who do not complete an internship will be prepared for entry-level supervisory positions in food service facilities and in the food and pharmaceutical industries. A minimum of 126 hours of credit is required for graduation.

Hours Other Natural Sciences and Technology Required
4 CHEM 232 - Elementary Organic Chemistry I
2 CHEM 233 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
10 MCB 244 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND MCB 245 – Human Anat & Physiol Lab I AND MCB 246 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II AND MCB 247 – Human Anat & Physiol Lab II
3 MCB 450--Introductory Biochemistry

Hours Social and Behavioral Sciences
3-4 PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psych
3-4 ACE 100--Agr Cons and Resource Econ or ECON 102 - Microeconomic Principles or ECON 103 - Macroeconomic Principles
3-4 HDFS 105 - Intro to Human Development or HDFS 205 - Infancy and Early Development

Hours  
3 BADM 310 - Mgmt and Organizational Beh
3 BADM 311 - Individual Behavior in Orgs, or
  BADM 313 - Human Resource Management, or PSYC 245 - Industrial Org Psych
3 FSHN 101 - Intro to Food Science & Nutrition
3 FSHN 131 - Introductory Food Laboratory
4 FSHN 220 - Principles of Nutrition
3 FSHN 322--Nutrition and the Life Cycle or 428-Community Nutrition 
3 FSHN 329 - Communications in Nutrition
3 FSHN 332 - Science of Food Systems
4 FSHN 340 - Food Production and Service
3 FSHN 345 - Hospitality Purchasing
1 FSHN 349 - Food Service Sanitation
1 FSHN 398--Undergraduate Seminar 
3 FSHN 420 - Nutritional Aspects of Disease
3 FSHN 426 - Biochemical Nutrition I
3 FSHN 427 - Biochemical Nutrition II
3 FSHN 429 - Nutrition Assessment & Therapy
4-10 One course from:
3
FSHN 302 - Sensory Evaluation of Foods
3
FSHN 421 – Clinical Pediatric Nutrition
3
FSHN 442 - HM Skills and Applications
3
FSHN 471 - Food &Industrial Microbiology
3
FSHN 480 - Basic Toxicology
2-5
FSHN 499 - Seminar (prior approval by director required)
4
MCB 455 - Biochemistry Laboratory
3
KINES 352 - Bioenergetics of Movement
3
CHLH 210 - Community Health Organizations
3
CHLH 250 - Health Care Systems
4
CHLH 304 - Foundations of Health Behavior

Human Nutrition Concentration

This program of study provides the background for students who plan to pursue careers in nutrition and related health sciences. This concentration focuses on the field of human nutrition and reflects the growing need to prepare individuals for careers in health and nutrition. For students who expect to pursue advanced degrees in nutritional sciences or professional degrees in medicine, dentistry or law, the human nutrition concentration may be chosen. The concentration emphasizes a strong science background and allows students to obtain a strong human nutrition preparation that is not available elsewhere on campus. For those interested in practicing nutrition or nutrition counseling, please see Dietetics. The total number of hours required for graduation is 126.

Hours Other Natural Science and Technology Required
4 CHEM 232 - Elementary Organic Chemistry I
2 CHEM 233 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5 MCB 244 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND MCB 245 – Human Anat & Physiol Lab I
5 MCB 246 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II AND MCB 247 – Human Anat & Physiol Lab II
   
3 MCB 450 - Introductory Biochemistry

Hours Human Nutrition Required
3 ACE 161--Microcomputer Applications
3 FSHN 101 - Intro Food Science & Nutrition
4 FSHN 220 - Principles of Nutrition
3 FSHN 420 - Nutritional Aspects of Disease
3 FSHN 426 - Biochemical Nutrition I
3 FSHN 427 - Biochemical Nutrition II
6-9 Two additional 300- or 400-level FSHN courses excluding FSHN 499 and other required FSHN courses.

9-15  A minimum of two science courses, approved by the advisor. The list of courses must be signed and submitted to ACES Academic Programs (128 Mumford Hall) at least one semester prior to graduation. Courses cannot be used to fulfill other requirements.

Hospitality Management Concentration

The Hospitality Management concentration prescribes courses that meet the professional needs of the hospitality industry and career goals of students entering the major. The concentration is designed for students interested in integrating the basic principles of business and hospitality management with the goal of pursuing professional and management careers in hospitality-related industries. The program comprises 35 hours of hospitality-related course work, including food science; food management; nutrition; sanitation; purchasing; and the management of institutional, commercial, catering, and fine dining facilities. This concentration is unique compared to other hospitality management programs offered at other institutions because it is science-based. The total number of hours required for graduation is 126.

Hours Social and Behavioral Sciences
  Select from:
4
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psych or PSYC 103 - Intro to Experimental Psych
3-4
ACE 100 - Agr Cons and Resource Econ or ECON 102—Microeconomic Principles
4
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology

Hours Hospitality Management Concentration Required
3 ACCY 200--Fundamentals of Accounting 
3 ACE 161 - Microcomputer Applications
2 AGED 280 – Training Needs Assessment
4 AGED 300 – Training and Development
2 ANSC 109 - Meat Pricing and Preparation
3 BADM 300 - The Legal Environment of Bus or BADM 301 - Summary of Business Law
3 BADM 310 - Mgmt and Organizational Beh
3 BADM 311 - Individual Behavior in Orgs, BADM 313 - Human Resource Management, or PSYC 245 - Industrial Org Psych
3 BADM 320 - Principles of Marketing
3 FSHN 101 - Intro Food Science & Nutrition
3 FSHN 120 - Contemporary Nutrition
3 FSHN 131 - Introductory Food Laboratory
3 FSHN 140 - Introduction to Hospitality
3 FSHN 145 - Intro Hospitality Management
3 FSHN 332 - Science of Food Systems
4 FSHN 340 - Food Production and Service
3 FSHN 345 - Hospitality Purchasing
1 FSHN 349 - Food Service Sanitation
4 FSHN 293 - Off Campus Internship or 294 - On Campus Internship
3 FSHN 442 - HM Skills and Applications
4 FSHN 443 - Management of Fine Dining

Minor in Food Science

The minor in Food Science is designed to broaden the student's knowledge of science and in particular food chemistry, food microbiology, and food engineering. The Food Science minor is also suitable for students who intend to pursue careers in engineering, microbiology, chemistry, scientific journalism, hospitality management, or science secondary education.

Hours Courses required for minor in food science
3 FSHN 101--Intro Food Science & Nutrition 
3 FSHN 414--Food Chemistry 
3-7 465--Principles of Food Technology OR FSHN 461--Food Processing I and FSHN 462--Food Processing II1
3 FSHN 471--Food & Industrial Microbiology 
1.For a FS minor with an emphasis in food processing it is recommended that students select the FSHN 461 and 462 option. However, FSHN 461 and 462 have prerequisites that not every student seeking a minor may choose to meet. Note: Students cannot take both FSHN 461 and 462 and FSHN 465.
Hours Choose one of the following courses
3-6 FSHN 131--Introductory Food Laboratory, FSHN 260 - Raw Materials for Processing, FSHN 302--Sensory Evaluation of Foods, 416 FSHN--Food Chemistry Laboratory, 418--Food Analysis, FSHN 460--Food Processing Engineering, FSHN 466--Food Product Development OR ABE 485--Food and Process Engineering Design, ANSC 350--Cellular Metabolism in Animals OR MCB 450--Introductory Biochemistry, ABE 483--Engineering Properties of Food Materials
18 Total Hours Required

Minor in Nutrition

The minor in Nutrition is designed to broaden the student's knowledge of the biological sciences, with a particular emphasis on the science of nutrition. The field of nutrition is interdisciplinary. A minor in nutrition would benefit those students who intend to pursue careers in the food or health and fitness industries, or those planning to enter the medical, dental, or veterinary professions.

Hours Required Courses for Minor in Nutrition
4 FSHN 220 - Principles of Nutrition
3 FSHN 420 - Nutritional Aspects of Disease
3 FSHN 426 - Biochemical Nutrition I
3 FSHN 427 - Biochemical Nutrition II

Hours Two Courses Selected From:
6 FSHN 322 - Nutrition and the Life Cycle, FSHN 332--Science of Food Systems, FSHN 421--Pediatric Clinical Nutrition, FSHN 428--Community Nutrition, FSHN 429--Advanced Clinical Nutrition, ANSC 325--Principles of Animal Nutrition, ANSC 420--Ruminant Nutrition
18 Total Hours Required