You are in the official 1999-2000 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Enology,
Food Science, and Nutrition
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Food and Nutritional Sciences Major
General Education (51 units)
(Includes 12 upper-division units, to be taken no sooner than the term
in which 60 units of coursework are completed.)
Major (45 units)
(including 20 upper-division units)
Options (select one) (45 units)
---Dietetics and Food Administration: FSC 1, 50, 150, 152; FSM 131,
133, 134; NUTR 54, 149, 153, 157A, 157B, 160, 166
---Enology - Wine Production: ENOL 15, 45, 125, 135, 151, 163, 164, 166,
175; FSC 1, 50, 110, 145, 178; NUTR 54; plus 1 unit of restricted elective
selected in consultation with adviser
---Food Science: FSC 1, 41, 100, 112, 115, 120, 125, 141, 142, 144, 145,
178, 199; NUTR 54; plus 3 units of restricted electives selected in consultation
with adviser
Additional requirements (32-38 units)
Dietetics and Food Administration (32-36 units)
Upper-division writing skills; ACCT 4A; CHEM 3A, 8, 150; MICRO 20; PHYAN
65; PSYCH 10, 174; approved statistics course
Enology -- Wine Production (33-38 units)
Upper-division writing skills; BOT 10; CHEM 1A, 1B or 105, 8, 150; I T 52;
MICRO 140; PHYS 2A, VTF 101, 102
Food Science (33-37 units)
Upper-division writing skills; CHEM 1A, 1B, 8, 150; MATH 11, 71, 72; MICRO
20; PHYS 2A
(Note: It is anticipated that some of the aforementioned courses will also
meet General Education requirements. Consult the Schedule
of Courses for a current list of approved G.E. courses.)
Electives (0-6 units)
Total requirements (128 units)
(including 40 upper-division units)
Advising Notes
- New students should request an option check sheet from the department.
- All students should make an appointment with an academic adviser prior to registration each semester.
- CR/NC grading is not permitted for courses included in the major and
additional requirements, except
work experience (ENOL 193, 194; FSC 193; FSM 193; and NUTR 193). - Upper-division units (i.e., 100-level courses) may not apply toward
the 40 upper-division unit degree
requirement until 45 units have been completed. - Grade Policy - all courses listed under major and additional requirements require a grade of C or better.
- General Education courses designated as required by the department are prerequisite to many courses in the program of study.
- The upper-division writing skills requirement can be met by passing
the university upper-division writing
examination or by taking an approved upper-division writing skills course. One unit of credit (in ENGL 100W)
may be earned for passing the examination if requested by the student; by obtaining a letter grade of C or higher
in an approved course (e.g., PLANT 110W) the student meets the university writing skills requirement. - One semester prior to graduation make an appointment with your academic
adviser to prepare and file an
official Certification of Major requirement form. - The General Education units of 51 may be exceeded depending upon the selection of courses.
Food and Nutritional Sciences Minor
The Minor in Food and Nutritional Sciences consists of 21 units, of which 9 must be upper-division. All courses must be selected in consultation with the department chair. The minor program must be certified by the department chair and the school dean. The certified minor program will be filed with the Office of Evaluations.
Graduate Programs
The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences is a 30-unit degree program designed to provide the student with professional competence in the technology and science of food and nutrition-related disciplines: enology, food science, and nutrition.
Full-time graduate students may earn the degree within two years when working closely with an adviser. To accommodate part-time students, graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or evenings.
Admission Materials. To be considered for admission to the graduate
program, the candidate must submit the following materials: evidence of
a baccalaureate degree in food science, nutrition, agri cultural chemistry,
or a related area from an accredited institution; official transcripts of
all college work; scores from the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test
(GRE); a school application; three letters of reference from employers or
faculty at the university most recently attended; and a statement of 500
words or less indicating reasons for pursuing a master's degree.
Admission Criteria. Candidates for admission will be evaluated using
the following criteria: undergraduate coursework; grade point average of
3.0 or better (last 60 semester units); GRE scores (480V/580Q are equivalent
to the 50th percentile), 500-word or less statement of professional goals;
and letters of reference. Students lacking in any area with compensating
strengths in other areas are encouraged to apply. Admission by the university
does not imply acceptance in the Master of Science in Food and Nutritional
Sciences program. Applicants whose preparatory education was in a language
other than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550 and a minimum
score of 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
Classified standing will be granted to students who meet all of the
admission criteria.
Conditional classified standing may be granted to applicants with
a 2.75 to 2.99 GPA (last 60 semester units) and/or those required to complete
prerequisite coursework. Prerequisite coursework is not included in the
30-unit master's program. Students must request classified standing in the
program by the semester in which a minimum of 10 units to be used toward
the degree are completed.
Master of Science Program
Food and Nutritional Sciences
Mission. The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences at California State University, Fresno provides for development of advanced level knowledge, development of research abilities, and the mentoring of future leaders.
Outcomes. The program graduates will be able to (a) use knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify innovative solutions to problems, (b) communicate research findings through professional presentations and publications, (c) advance their careers, and (d) take an active role in their profession.
This program provides a graduate-level proficiency in enology, food science, or nutrition. The degree is applicable to specializations in food research, production, processing, chemistry, and microbiology; wine production and marketing; and dietetics, nutrition, nutrition education, and food systems management.
Prerequisite Courses. The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences assumes preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno undergraduate major in food science, dairy science, enology, nutrition, dietetics and food administration, agricultural chemistry, or related areas.
Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields or from other institutions who need to make up course deficiencies should consult with the graduate coordinator. The following specific prerequisite foundation courses, or their equivalents, are required:
Agricultural Chemistry: ENOL 125, 164, and 166; FSC 110.
Food Science: FSC 110 or 112, 115, 125, 141, 144; NUTR 54
Nutrition/Dietetics: Completion of an ADA-approved didactic program in dietetics as evidenced by a signed verification statement.
Program Requirements
All students must complete a 12-unit common core. Under the direction of the graduate adviser, students may focus a program in a specialized area to meet their career goals. This is accomplished by the selection of a minimum of 12 units of electives. A 6-unit thesis completes the program of study. A minimum of 21 units must be taken at the 200 level.
Core
FN 200 (3 units)
200-level statistics course (3 units)
(See Graduate Advising Notes.)
FN 223 (3 units)
FN 229 (1+1+1 units)
Approved Electives
200- or 100-level courses appropriate to
individually designed program; must be
approved by adviser prior to enrollment (12 units)
Culminating Experience
FN 299 (6 units)
Total minimum (30 units)
Graduate Advising Notes
for Food Science and Nutrition Option
and Agricultural Chemistry Option
- Several of the 200-level and approved elective courses have prerequisites other than courses listed as admission requirements.
- The statistics requirements may be met with any adviser approved 200-level statistics course offered by the university.
- Students should request specific information concerning the master of science degree and the program advising sheet from the department office.
- Upon admission, students should see the department graduate program coordinator for assistance in selection of a graduate adviser.
- To progress through the graduate program, the student must:
a. Maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA
b. Complete all prerequisite coursework
c. Attain classified standing
d. Meet the School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology writing skills requirement
---See graduate program coordinator for list of approved courses.
e. File for advancement to candidacy
f. Complete the program requirements
g. File a master thesis committee assignment form
h. Formally present and defend the thesis results - Advancement to candidacy requires the completion of 9 program units in residence, a minimum GPA of 3.0, meeting the university writing skills requirement, passing the departmental qualifying examination, and filing a petition for advancement to candidacy a minimum of one semester prior to enrollment in thesis and within the deadline.
- Students may apply a maximum of 3 units of independent study to their program.
- See Division of Graduate Studies in this
catalog for university requirements.
Certificate of Advanced Study
in Dietetics (Dietetic Internship)
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Dietetics is a post-baccalaureate professional program that meets the requirements for supervised practice experience for entry-level generalist dietitians. The Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association has granted developmental accreditation to the program as a dietetic internship. Students completing the program will be eligible to take the dietetic registration exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Admission Requirements. Candidates for admission will be evaluated using the following criteria: undergraduate coursework, grade point average of 3.0 or better (last 60 semester units/90 quarter units), completion of an approved didactic program in dietetics within the last five years, GRE scores (480V/580Q recommended), a personal letter of application, and letters of reference. Preference is given to those applicants with work or volunteer experience in dietetics. Applicants whose native language is other than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Admission Materials. Prospective students must submit an application to the university for post-baccalaureate standing, evidence of an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, two official transcripts of all college work, GRE scores, an application to the dietetic internship, three letters of reference from employers or faculty, a personal letter of application, and a verification statement or declaration of intent from a didactic program in dietetics. Applicants must also apply to D & D Digital Systems for enrollment in the computer matching process. For more information on computer matching, contact D & D Digital Systems at (515) 292-0490.
Program Requirements
FN 221T (6 units)
FN 229 (2 units)
FN 290 (1 unit)
NUTR 193 (4 units)
FSM 193 (3 units)
