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Academic Learning Compact - Food Science and Human Nutrition - Dietetics

Dietetics applies the science of food and nutrition to the health and well-being of individuals and groups. You will learn to use knowledge of nutrient requirements, food sources and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases. You also will apply your knowledge of food science and management principles to food service operations.

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Before Graduating You Must

• Satisfactorily complete three exams in HUN 4221 Nutrition and Metabolism, the final exam in DIE 4245 Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications 1 and embedded questions on exams in DIE 4125 and 4125L Foodservice Systems Management and Laboratory. Examinations and embedded questions will be developed, approved and evaluated by a committee of faculty.
• Pass AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C.
• Satisfy the Florida statutes for the College-Level Academic Skills Requirement.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Use knowledge of nutrient functions, food sources and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases.
2. Use knowledge of biochemical processes and nutrient functions to interpret effects of changes in nutrient availability on metabolic functions.
3. Apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the functions of the food service system.
4. Analyze data and interpret results relevant to the nutritional sciences and dietetics practice.
5. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences.

Courses	Content			Critical Thinking	Communication
	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4	SLO 5
AEC 3030C					X
AEC 3033C					X
BCH 3025 or 4024		X
DIE 4125			X	X
DIE 4125L			X	X
DIE 4245C	X			X
DIE 4246C	X			X
FOS 4310L			X
FOS 4311			X
HUN 3403	X			X
HUN 4221		X		X
HUN 4445	X			X
HUN 4446	X			X