Introduction

Nutritional Sciences represents an exciting and challenging area of study of a truly interdisciplinary nature. Understanding of the impact of nutrition on health and its role in disease prevention is based upon a knowledge of the metabolic processes involved (nutrient requirements and utilization, food additive metabolism and safety), of the chemistry of foods (food composition, preservation, and production) and of social and behavioural factors (determinants of food selection). Thus, in this program, the physical, biological and social sciences are integrated in consideration of the national and international goals of achieving an appropriate supply and utilization of food.

Most career opportunities in Nutritional Sciences require training beyond the undergraduate level. The Specialist Program provides excellent preparation for entry into a professional faculty such as Medicine and Dentistry, or for postgraduate studies in nutriion research or community nutrition.

Please note that this Department does not offer an undergraduate dietetics program. Students interested in applying for a dietetic internship after graduation should contact the Dietitians of Canada for information.

Undergraduate Secretary:

Professor S. Cunnane, FitzGerald Building

Enquiries:

FitzGerald Building, 150 College Street, Room 316 (416-978-2747)

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES PROGRAM

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (Hon.B.Sc.)

Enrolment in the Specialist Program can begin at the end of first year, and admission is based on maintaining an overall GPA of 2.7 in the
required courses.

Specialist program (beginning 2001):

(12.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM (138H1, 139H1)/151Y1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BCH 210H1; BIO 250Y1; CHM (220H1, 247H1/248Y1); NFS 284H1; STA (220H1, 221H1/JBS 229H1)

Third Year:

BCH 320H1; JLM 349H1, NFS 382H1, 386H1; PSL 302Y1

Fourth Year:



1. NFS 484H1

2. Two of NFS 486H1, 487H1, 488H1, 490H1, 494Y1



Note: Students already enrolled in the Nutritional Sciences specialist program follow the courses outlined below, described in the 1999-2000
Calendar.

Specialist program (2000 and earlier):

(12.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM (138H1, 139H1)/151Y1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BIO 250Y1; CHM 240Y1/248Y1; STA (220H1, 221H1/JBS 229H1)

Third Year:

BCH 310H1, JLM 349H1; BCH 320H1/370H1; NFS 384H1, 386H1; PSL 302Y1

Fourth Year:



1. NFS 484H1

2. Two of NFS 486H1, 487H1, 488H1, 490H1, 494Y1