Domains
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Science Foundations -
- Utilize scientific processes of questioning, planning, and conducting investigations, using appropriate tools and techniques to gather data, thinking logically and critically about relationships between evidence and explanations, and communicating results in a scientific manner.
- Explain and apply biological concepts of structure and function at cellular, molecular, biochemical, tissue, and organismal levels of organization.
- Identify and explain the physical, chemical, and atomic properties of matter and examine quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
- Describe the common mechanisms by which pathogens cause illness and disease.
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Professional and Scientific Communication -
- Identify the principles of scientific communication.
- Access current research to demonstrate scientific inquiry skills.
- Analyze central ideas and concepts to present in a cohesive and logical manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively present ideas through written communication.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively present ideas through verbal communication.
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Professionalism and Ethics -
- Analyze the social and professional context of nutritional science, and adhere to ethical codes of conduct
- Research the historical, social, professional, ethical and legal aspects of nutritional science.
- Articulate and demonstrate how teamwork is integrated in the sciences, and how nutritional science supports an organization.
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Data Analysis and Interpretation -
- Develop the most appropriate test of hypothesis using a variety of experimental designs.
- Distinguish between empirical and theoretical probability and the impact on the interpretations of results.
- Implement various strategies to retrieve data and translate it into useful information, within a given context.
- Interpret epidemiological data sets and outcomes; design appropriate follow-up analyses.
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Fundamentals of Nutrition and Health -
- Describe the principles of food and nutrition, including the digestion and the absorption of nutrients, micro and macro nutrients and metabolism, and the role of the microbiome.
- Identify the role of nutrient supplementation, fortification, and interactions in general health and wellness.
- Describe principles and techniques for determining biologically and nutritionally important macromolecules and small molecules, including detection limits and analytical specificity and sensitivity.
- Utilize anthropomorphic, biochemical, clinical, and dietary (ABCD) evaluation methods to apply dietary parameters of nutrition across the age spectrum.
- Explain the relationship between preventing food borne illnesses and proper food safety, handling, and sanitation standards.
- Explain how food processing and handling affects nutrient content and bioavailability.
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Applied Nutrition Practice -
- Describe where and how food is produced, and explain sustainable practices of food production.
- Design meal plans to meet the general needs of a population (obese, athletes, elderly).
- Develop individualized, holistic approaches to health, taking into account lifestyle, illnesses, genetics, culture, and individual preferences.
- Describe various factors of community health, including: economic, supply/demand, medical, cultural, and community food availability.
- Apply evidence-based research findings to the development and implementation of nutrition polices, programs, and interventions in the United States and globally.
Faculty
Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.
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Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY,
Alabama
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Alaska
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American Samoa
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Guam, US Territory
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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