Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
The minor is designed for students majoring in science disciplines (Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Kinesiology), Agribusiness or Agricultural Communications, and other interested majors such as Business or Psychology. Students can enhance career opportunities or qualification for admission into graduate programs or allied health fields. See the department Nutrition minor coordinator for criteria for admission into the Nutrition minor.
Program Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing nutrition issues.
- Apply the knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in nutrition-related fields and post-graduate studies.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Work ethically and effectively as part of a problem-solving team.
- Compare and contrast cultural expectations for respectful interactions with diverse populations.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| FSN 2202 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 3310 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 3315 | Nutrition in Aging | 2 |
| Emphasis Area | ||
| Select one of the following emphasis areas: 1 | 12-15 | |
| Medical Nutrition 2 | ||
| Macronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Micronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Nutrient Metabolism Lab | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| Community 2 | ||
| Macronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Micronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Nutrition Counseling & Education | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Culinary Science and Foodservice Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Food | ||
| Culinology | ||
| Institutional Food Service | ||
| Experimental Foods | ||
| Sports Nutrition 2 | ||
| Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Macronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Micronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Nutrient Metabolism Lab | ||
| Advanced Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism | ||
or KINE 4451 | Nutrition for Fitness and Sport | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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Unit selection for requirements will vary based on students selection of an emphasis area.
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- Additional prerequisites may be needed to complete this requirement.