7.4.4 Minor in Human Nutrition

Academic Adviser: Linda Wykes

A Minor in Human Nutrition is available for students in other programs within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, or in other faculties at McGill. It cannot be taken by students in the B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) program.

The Minor in Human Nutrition is intended to complement a student's primary field of study by providing a focused introduction to the metabolic aspects of human nutrition. It is particularly accessible to students in Biochemistry, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Animal Science or Food Science programs. The completion of 24 credits is required, of which at least 18 must not overlap with the primary program. All courses must be taken in the appropriate sequence and passed with a minimum grade of C. Students may declare their intent to follow the Minor program at the beginning of their U2 year. They must then consult with the Academic Adviser for the Human Nutrition Minor in the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition to obtain approval for their course selection. Since some courses may not be offered every year and many have prerequisites, students are cautioned to plan their program in advance.

The Minor program does not carry professional recognition; therefore, it is not suitable for students wishing to become nutritionists or dietitians. However, successful completion may enable students to qualify for many post-graduate nutrition programs.

Required Courses:

6 credits

Complementary Courses:

18 or 19 credits


		CREDITS
Required Courses:			6
NUTR 337	Nutrition Through Life	3
NUTR 450	Research Methods: Human Nutrition	3
Complementary Courses:		18 or 19


3 credits in biochemistry, one of:
ANSC 234	(3)	Biochemistry 2
BIOC 311	(3)	Metabolic Biochemistry
3 or 4 credits in physiology, one of:
ANSC 323	(4)	Mammalian Physiology
PHGY 210	(3)	Mammalian Physiology 2
PHGY 202	(3)	Human Physiology: Body Functions
3 credits in nutrition, one of:
ANSC 330	(3)	Fundamentals of Nutrition
NUTR 307	(3)	Human Nutrition
8 or 9 credits from the following list:
ANSC 551	(3)	Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
ANSC 552	(3)	Protein Metabolism and Nutrition
MIMM 314	(3)	Immunology
or PARA 438	(3)	Immunology
NUTR 403	(3)	Nutrition in Society
NUTR 451	(3)	Analysis of Nutrition Data
NUTR 436	(2)	Nutritional Assessment
NUTR 420	(3)	Toxicology and Health Risks
NUTR 512	(3)	Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals
NUTR 501	(3)	Nutrition in Developing Countries
NUTR 430	(3)	Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 1
or NUTR 431	(3)	Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 2
PATH 300	(3)	Human Disease

Notes:

1. Most courses listed at the 300 level and higher have prerequisites. Although instructors may waive prerequisite(s) in some cases, students are urged to prepare their program of study well before their final year.

2. Some courses may not be offered every year. For information on available courses, consult Class Schedule at www.mcgill.ca/minerva.