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Dietetic Degree
Associate of Science
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate
of science with an emphasis in dietetics. The curriculum includes
a core of courses in the nutritional, biological and physical
sciences, and mathematics. All courses recommended will
partially satisfy the bachelor of science in clinical dietetics at the
University of Nevada, Reno.
DegreeOutcomes
Student completing the degreewill:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of nutrition, science, and
math that comprise the integral foundations applicable to a
four-year degree in nutrition.
• Synthesize and apply nutrition principles in a variety of
didactic settings.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Please consult the appropriate page(s) in this catalog for course
requirements.
Humanities 3 credits
CH 201
Mathematics 6 credits
MATH 126 and 127
Science 16 credits
CHEM 121 and 122, BIOL 190/190L and 251
Social Science 6 credits
PSY 101, CH 202
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
CH 203
Total General Education Requirements 43 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech I...................................3
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I......................4
BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.....................4
NUTR 220 Food Services Systems Management..................3
NUTR 221 Quantity Food Purchasing...................................3
NUTR 223 Principles of Nutrition.........................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 20 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 63 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
Summer
Mathematics MATH 126 Pre-Calculus I 3
Total 3
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Science CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4
Fine Arts/Diversity Elective 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Emphasis NUTR 220 Food Service Systems Management 3
Total 13
2nd Semester
Science BIOL 190/190L Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/
Laboratory 4
Science CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Mathematics MATH 127 Pre-Calculus II 3
Social Science PSY 101 General Psychology 3
Total 17
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Emphasis BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Science BIOL 251 General Microbiology 4
Humanities CH 201 Ancient and Medieval Cultures 3
Emphasis COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech I 3
Emphasis NUTR 221 Quantity Food Purchasing 3
Total 17
4th Semester
Emphasis BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Social Science CH 202 The ModernWorld 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions CH 203 American Experiences and Constitutional
Change 3
Emphasis NUTR 223 Principles of Nutrition 3
Total 13
Degree Total 63