Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
Term 1
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FN 2: Nutrition | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients in basic life processes and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. (C-ID NUTR 110). |
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| PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 | Meets Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Topics also include the science of psychology, ethics, perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110). |
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| Area 1C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E, which meet Area 2 and major List A. | |
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Term 2
14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | Prerequisite: CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year HS Chemistry and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent. Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 110/CHEM 120S). |
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| List B (Select one): | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
13.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A (Select one): | 4.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Notes:
Department recommends student get on a waiting list for BIOL 15 this term.
Term 4
18.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A (Select one or any course not already used): | 4.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| BIOL 15: Introduction to Microbiology | 4.00 | Meets Area 5B/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 or CHEM 51 and One year high school biology or BIOL 1 or BIOL 2 or BIOL 20 or BIOL 21 This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists, with emphasis on the predominant pathogenic members of those groups. Study of basic organic chemistry, genetics, metabolism, microbe-host interactions, the immune response and etiological factors involved in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation, culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Graded only. |
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Elective (Any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 7.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. Department recommends FN 8 or FN 50. | |
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