650 Applied Health Sciences Building (AHSB)
(312) 996-4600
kndept@uic.edu
http://www.ahs.uic.edu/kn
Administration: Main Office, (312) 996-8055
Head, Dr. Mark Grabiner
Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Dr. Mary Lou Bareither
Academic Adviser: Ms. Emily Walker
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition offers four major concentrations that lead to the Bachelor of Science degree in either Kinesiology or Nutrition.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition:
The focus of the concentration in Movement Science is to prepare students for graduate and professional programs in the health sciences, including medicine, kinesiology, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medical laboratory sciences, among others. The concentration in Exercise and Fitness prepares students for careers in clinical, corporate, and community health and fitness settings. It provides the fundamental background required to develop exercise and fitness programs for persons of all ages ranging from healthy to disabled. This concentration assists students in becoming certified as health/fitness professionals. The Coordinated Program in Nutrition focuses on the practice of nutrition (i.e., dietetics). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registration Examination of the Commission on Dietetic Registration to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). The Nutrition Science concentration focuses on intensive study in biological and physical sciences as a basis for understanding the science of nutrition and the relationships between nutrients and human health.
The Bachelor of Science program offers two areas of concentration: Movement Science, and Exercise and Fitness. The focus of the concentration in Movement Science is to prepare students for graduate and professional programs in the health sciences, including medicine, movement sciences, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, among others. The concentration in Exercise and Fitness prepares students for careers in clinical, corporate, and community health and fitness settings. It provides the fundamental background required to develop exercise and fitness programs for persons of all ages both healthy and disabled. This concentration assists students in becoming certified as health/fitness professionals
Transfer Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the department who have earned 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) or more at another college or university are classified as transfer students and must meet the entrance requirements that are specified for transfer students. The minimum transfer grade point average for admission is 2.50/4.00. No more than 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit may be accepted as transfer work from a two-year college or university. International students must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); or 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (new Internet-based TOEFL).
Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Applied Health Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Kinesiology Common Core | |
| Courses | Hours |
| MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement Sciences |
2 |
| MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human Machine |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition | 2 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours—Kinesiology Common Core | 27 |
Degree Requirements—Concentration in Movement Science
| BS in Kinesiology, Concentration in Movement Science Degree Requirements | Hours |
| University Writing Requirement | 6 |
| General Education Core Requirements | 21 |
| Kinesiology Common Core | 27 |
| Concentration Required Courses | 44 |
| Electives | 22 |
| Total Hours—BS in Kinesiology, Concentration in Movement Science |
120 |
| University Writing Requirement | |
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| Total Hours—University Writing Requirement | 6 |
| General Education Core Requirements | |
| Courses | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organismsa | 5 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologyb | 4 |
| Exploring World Cultures coursec | 3 |
| Understanding the Creative Arts coursec | 3 |
| Understanding the Past coursec | 3 |
| Understanding U.S. Society coursec | 3 |
| Total Hours—General Education Core Requirementsd | 21 |
a This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
c Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list of approved courses in this category.
d Some of the Concentration Required Courses count toward the University minimum of 24 semester hours in General Education Core courses. Please see the course list that follows.
Kinesiology Common Core
See previous section Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations.
| Concentration in Movement Science—Required Courses | |
| Courses | Hours |
| BIOS 101—Biology of Populations and Communitiesa | 5 |
| BIOS 220—Mendelian Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry Ia | 5 |
| CHEM 114—General College Chemistry IIa | 5 |
| CHEM 232—Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 180—Calculus Ia | 5 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two-course sequences: | 5 |
| PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I—Lecture (4)a | |
| PHYS 106—Introductory Physics I—Laboratory (1)a | |
| OR | |
| PHYS 141— General Physics I (4)a | |
| PHYS 144—Problem-Solving Workshop for General Physics I (1) | |
| MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Tissues | 3 |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience | 3 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Movement Science Required Courses | 44 |
a This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
Concentration in Movement Science—Electives
| Courses | Hours |
| Electivesa —Nine hours of which must be upper-level movement sciences courses (300- or 400-level courses). |
22 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Movement Science—Electives | 22 |
Sample Course Schedule—Concentration in Movement Science
| Freshman Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms | 5 |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement Sciences |
2 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| BIOS 101—Biology of Populations and Communities | 5 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing I: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| MATH 121 (Prerequisite for MATH 180, if necessary) | 3 |
| MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human Machine |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| MATH 180—Calculus I | 5 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 141—General Physics I |
5 |
| PHYS 106—Intro Physics Lab I OR PHYS 144—General Physics Lab I |
1 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| CHEM 232—Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| BIOS 220—Mendelian Genetics | 3 |
| MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Tissues |
3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course | 3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience | 3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course | 3 |
| General elective Core course | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Degree Requirements— Concentration in Exercise and Fitness
| BS in Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Degree Requirements | Hours |
| University Writing Requirement | 6 |
| General Education Core Requirements | 24–26 |
| Kinesiology Common Core | 27 |
| Concentration Required Courses | 50 |
| Electives | 11–13 |
| Total Hours—BS in Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise and Fitness | 120 |
| University Writing Requirement | |
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| Total Hours—University Writing Requirement | 6 |
General Education Core Requirements |
|
| Courses | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organismsa | 5 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologyb | 4 |
| Exploring World Cultures coursec | 3 |
| Understanding the Creative Arts coursec | 3 |
| Understanding the Past coursec | 3 |
| Understanding U.S. Society coursec | 3 |
| One additional Analyzing the Natural World coursecd | 3–5 |
| Total Hours—General Education Core Requirements | 24–26 |
a This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
c Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list of approved courses in this category.
d A laboratory course is recommended.
Concentration in Exercise and Fitness— Required Courses
| Courses | Hours |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| MVSC 130—Stress Management | 3 |
| MVSC 200—Research Literacy in Movement Sciences | 3 |
| MVSC 240—Instructional Techniques in Fitness | 3 |
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| MVSC 331—Sport and Exercise Injury Management | 3 |
| MVSC 343—Advanced Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming | 3 |
| MVSC 348—Modifications in Exercise Programming | 3 |
| MVSC 400—Business Principles for the Fitness Professional |
3 |
| MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical Performance | 3 |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training | 3 |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation | 3 |
| MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement |
3 |
| Choose one of the following: MVSC 393—Undergraduate Internship in Movement Sciences OR Upper-level movement sciences electives |
6 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Required Courses | 50 |
Concentration in Exercise and Fitness—Electives
| Courses | Hours |
| Electivesa | 11–13 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Electives | 11–13 |
Sample Course Schedule—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness
| Freshman Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms | 5 |
| MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement Sciences |
2 |
| MVSC 130—Stress Management | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition | 2 |
| MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human Machine |
3 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| MVSC 200—Research Literacy in Movement Sciences | 3 |
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 240—Instructional Techniques in Fitness | 3 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Analyzing the Natural World elective | 5 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 331—Sport and Exercise Injury Management | 3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement |
3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming | 3 |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training | 3 |
| General electives | 5 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 343—Advanced Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| MVSC 348—Modifications in Exercise Programming | 3 |
| MVSC 400—Business Principles for the Fitness Professional |
3 |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical Performance | 3 |
| MVSC 393—Undergraduate Internship in Movement Sciences OR MVSC electives 300- or 400-level courses |
6 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
The Minor in Kinesiology is open to majors from other units and colleges. Students will be allowed to complete the minor area of study within Kinesiology if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00). Students must submit a request form in room 337 PEB and obtain approval. Students must also consult their home colleges about the acceptability and applicability of Movement Sciences course credit toward their degree. Registration for all MVSC courses is restricted to students in the College of Applied Health Sciences; therefore, students outside the college seeking a minor will need to register for the necessary courses through the academic adviser in the Department of Kinesiology. A minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 is required for the minor field. Students must take the following courses to complete the minor.
| Prerequisites for the Minor | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms | 5 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| Total Hours—Prerequisites for the Minor | 10 |
| Required Courses for Minor in Kinesiology | Hours |
| MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human Machinea |
3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| Choose from courses in List A or List B. | 6–10 |
| List A: | |
| Choose two of the following courses with departmental advising: |
|
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology (3) | |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise (4) | |
| MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Tissue (3) | |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning (3) | |
| MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical Performance (3) | |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) | |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience (3) | |
| List B: | |
| Choose two or three of the following courses with departmental advising: |
|
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment (3) | |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming (3) | |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise (4) | |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training (3) | |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation (3) | |
| MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement (3) | |
| Total Hours—Minor in Kinesiology | 19–23 |
a Students who have taken the first-semester course in college physics may substitute it for MVSC 260.
Enrollment Residence Requirement for the Minor
Students must complete at least one-half of the course work required for the minor in enrollment residence at UIC.
Coordinated Program Concentration
Accredited by the American Dietetic Association, the Coordinated Program requires students to complete six semesters of full-time study, which includes classroom work in conjunction with clinical experiences provided at a variety of locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
The Coordinated Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions as dietitians in a variety of employment settings such as healthcare institutions, government organizations, business, industry, and community health agencies. With experience or advanced education, career opportunities can be found in research, education, or private practice. The employment outlook for dietitians is projected to grow in the twenty-first century.
Dietitians provide nutritional care to people in health and disease throughout the life cycle in accordance with their nutritional requirements and food habits. Dietitians’ activities include the provision of direct inpatient and outpatient services as well as community program planning and evaluation, clinical protocol development, food service management and research. Therefore, a dietitian must be knowledgeable in the biological and physical sciences, psychology, sociology, education, and management and must have expertise in food habits, food composition, food service, science of food and nutrition, energy and nutrient needs, program development and evaluation, and research methods. Dietitians counsel clients, work with other members of the healthcare team in providing nutritional care in the clinical setting, and work with consumers in wellness programs and community agencies. Management of personnel, budgets, food operations, and consumer-oriented services in the food or healthcare industry are other areas for dietitians.
Nutrition Science Concentration
Academic programs in human nutrition deal with the human body’s basic life support system. The research and teaching is focused on the sciences of nutrition, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology and the application of knowledge in these disciplines to the maintenance of health and well-being of humans throughout their lives. The curriculum offers a wide range of courses on the nutritional and epidemiological aspects of human diseases, a broad perspective on human biology (including cultural factors), and a strong clinical orientation. The nutrition science concentration prepares students for graduate study in nutrition, medicine, and dentistry, and can be tailored to meet the American Dietetic Association Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements for entrance in a dietetic internship.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition programs must meet these minimum requirements:The applicants’ personal characteristics, motivation, academic background, and work experiences are factors evaluated in selecting candidates for admission into the Coordinated Program through recommendation and a required written interview.
Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition offers two major concentrations:
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition degree requirements for both concentrations are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Applied Health Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements | |
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| COMM 100—Fundamentals of Human Communicationa | 3 |
| Understanding the Creative Arts courseb | 3 |
| Understanding the Past courseb | 3 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologya | 4 |
| SOC 100—Introduction to Sociologyac | 3 |
| SOC 201—Introductory Sociological Statistics | 4 |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry Id | 5 |
| CHEM 130—Survey of Organic and Biochemistryd | 5 |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organismsd | 5 |
| BIOS 350—General Microbiologye | 3 |
| BIOS 351—Microbiology Laboratorye | 2 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematicsf | 5 |
| HN 110—Foods | 3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition | 2 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total Hours—Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements | 60 |
a This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
b Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list approved courses in this category.
c This course is approved for the Understanding U.S. Society General Education category.
d This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
e Students are required to complete CHEM 130 as a prerequisite for these courses. See CHEM 130 course description for more details.
f Completion of MATH 121 may be satisfied through placement exam or CLEP.
Degree Requirements—Coordinated Program Concentration
| BS in Nutrition—Coordinated Program Degree Requirements | Hours |
| Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements | 60 |
| Coordinated Program Required Courses | 78 |
| Total Hours—BS in Nutrition—Coordinated Program | 138 |
Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements
See previous section Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
| Coordinated Program Required Courses | |
| Courses | Hours |
| HN 200—Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| HN 300—Science of Foods | 3 |
| HN 202—Culture and Fooda | 2 |
| HN 306—Nutrition Education | 4 |
| HN 308—Nutritional Science I | 3 |
| HN 309—Nutritional Science II | 3 |
| HN 311—Nutrition during the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HN 312—Nutrition during the Life Cycle Practicum | 2 |
| HN 320—Clinical Nutrition I | 4 |
| HN 321—Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| HN 330—Quantity Food Production | 3 |
| HN 332—Food Service Management | 2 |
| HN 335—Food Service Practice | 4 |
| HN 340—Seminar | 1 |
| HN 341—The Research Process | 2 |
| HN 366—Genetics, Nutrition, and Health | 2 |
| HN 413—Principles of Delivering Public Health Nutrition Services | 3 |
| HN 420—Clinical Nutrition II | 2 |
| HN 421—Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| HN 422—Clinical Nutrition III | 2 |
| HN 423—Clinical Practice III | 5 |
| HN 450—Professional Practice | 6 |
| BCMG 307—Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| Total Hours—Coordinated Program Required Courses | 78 |
a This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category
Sample Course Schedule—Coordinated Program
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| BCMG 307—Biochemistry | 3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| HN 200—Nutrition Care Planning | 3 |
| HN 308—Nutrition Science I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| HN 309—Nutrition Science II | 3 |
| HN 330—Quantity Food Production | 3 |
| HN 413—Principles of Delivery of Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| HN 300—Science of Food | 3 |
| HN 202—Culture and Food | 2 |
| HN 311—Nutrition during the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HN 320—Clinical Nutrition I | 4 |
| HN 332—Food Service Management | 2 |
| HN 366—Genetics, Nutrition, and Health | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| HN 306—Nutrition Education | 4 |
| HN 335—Food Service Practice | 4 |
| HN 340—Seminar | 1 |
| HN 341—The Research Process | 2 |
| HN 420—Clinical Nutrition II | 2 |
| HN 422—Clinical Nutrition III | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Summer Semester: | Hours |
| HN 321—Clinical Nutrition Practice I | 2 |
| HN 421—Clinical Nutrition Practice II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Fall Semester: | Hours |
| HN 312—Nutrition during the Lifecycle Practice | 2 |
| HN 423—Clinical Nutrition Practice III | 5 |
| HN 450—Professional Practice | 6 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
Degree Requirements—Nutrition Science Concentration
| BS in Nutrition—Nutrition Science Degree Requirements | Hours |
| Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements | 60 |
| Nutrition Science Required Courses | 60 |
| Total Hours—BS in Nutrition—Nutrition Science | 120 |
Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements
See previous section Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
| Nutrition Science Required Courses | |
| Courses | Hours |
| HN 200—Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| HN 202 —Culture and Fooda | 2 |
| HN 300—Science of Foods | 3 |
| HN 308—Nutritional Science I | 3 |
| HN 309—Nutritional Science II | 3 |
| HN 311—Nutrition during the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HN 320—Clinical Nutrition I | 4 |
| HN 340—Seminar | 1 |
| HN 341—The Research Process | 2 |
| HN 366—Genetics, Nutrition, and Health | 2 |
| HN 413—Principles of Delivering Public Health Nutrition Services | 3 |
| HN 420—Clinical Nutrition II | 2 |
| BCMG 307—Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| Electivesb | 16 |
| Total Hours—Nutrition Science Required Courses | 60 |
a This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category
b Elective courses will depend upon students’ post-graduation goals.
Sample Course Schedule—Nutrition Science
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| BCMG 307—Biochemistry | 3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I | 5 |
| HN 200—Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| HN 308—Nutrition Science I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II | 5 |
| HN 309—Nutrition Science II | 3 |
| HN 413—Principles of Delivery of Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| HN 202—Culture and Food | 2 |
| HN 300—Science of Food | 3 |
| HN 311—Nutrition during the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HN 320—Clinical Nutrition I | 4 |
| HN 366—Genetics, Nutrition, and Health | 2 |
| Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| HN 340—Seminar | 1 |
| HN 341—The Research Process | 2 |
| HN 420—Clinical Nutrition II | 2 |
| Elective(s) | 10 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
The Minor in Nutrition is open to majors from other units and colleges, including those in the BS in Kinesiology program, but not those students enrolled in the BS in Nutrition program. Students will be allowed to complete the minor area of study within nutrition if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00). Students must submit a request form to the department (AHSB, Room 650). Students must also consult their home colleges about the acceptability and applicability of Human Nutrition course credit toward their degree. Registration for most HN courses is restricted to students in the department; therefore, students must register through a departmental academic advisor. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required for the minor field.
Students must take the following courses for a minimum of 17 semester hours:
| Nutrition Minor Required Courses | Hours |
| HN 110—Foods | 3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition | 2 |
| HN 200—Nutritional Assessmenta | 3 |
| NH 296—Nutrition and Physical Activitya | 3 |
| HN 307—Human Nutrition and Metabolismb | 3 |
| HN 311—Nutrition during the Life Cyclec | 3 |
| Total Minimum Hours—Nutrition Minor | 17 |
Students enrolled in the BS in Kinesiology, which already requires HN 196, must choose one of the following courses to replace the hours for HN 196: |
|
| HN 300—Science of Foodsd | 3 |
| HN 202—Culture and Foode | 2 |
a The prerequisite for HN 200 and 296 is HN 196.
b The prerequisite for HN 307 is HN 196 and one semester of college chemistry.
c The prerequisite for HN 311 is HN 307.
d The prerequisite for HN 300 is HN 110.
eThis course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
Enrollment Residence Requirement in the Minor
A student must complete at least one-half of the course work required for the minor field in residence at the University of Illinois at Chicago. A 2.50 GPA is required for all work completed for the minor at UIC.
Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in the research programs of their chosen area of concentration. A guided research project in either concentration can be one of the most valuable experiences of a college education. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition offers the following opportunities:
MVSC 396—Independent Study in Movement Sciences is designed to be a flexible course allowing juniors and seniors to gain experience in Movement Sciences-related research. Taken for 1–3 hours, MVSC 396 requires close interaction with one or more faculty members over the course of one semester.
Senior Research Seminar and Project
The Senior Research Seminar and Project is offered as a capstone experience to students in both concentrations who have achieved a grade point average of 3.25/4.00 by their senior year of study. Eligible students complete the two-semester sequence by taking MVSC 398—Senior Research Seminar and MVSC 399—Senior Research Project. Typically, the first semester is devoted to developing and proposing a topic and obtaining any necessary approvals for the study (e.g., Institutional Review Board approval to work with human subjects). The second semester consists of implementing, writing, and presentation of the research project. Students earn six semester hours of graduation credit. In addition to the grade point average requirement, all Senior Research Seminars and Projects require a faculty mentor.
Promising students of sophomore standing or above who have demonstrated an interest in the research of Kinesiology faculty may apply to receive a Summer Research Scholarship. Recipients of the award will work closely with a principal investigator and graduate students in a Kinesiology laboratory on a project designed by the student and faculty member. Depending on the length and nature of the research experience, the fellowship may include a stipend, tuition waiver, graduation credit, or some combination of the three. If the student and faculty member desire, the work accomplished during this experience may be later developed into the student’s Senior Research Seminar and Project.
Courses in the Exercise and Fitness concentration have been developed to assist students in becoming certified as health/fitness professionals by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the American Council on Exercise. For information on certification, please see each organization’s Web site.
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