Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences with Emphasis in Nutrition

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Gain the knowledge to impact one of the world's most pressing social and environmental problems in food. Food studies is a rapidly growing field in North America as the demand increases for experts in food-related policy, food justice and food culture. Students in this new Bachelor of Arts program (offered in collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) prepare to become change-makers in the world's food system through an interdisciplinary approach to examining food in all its dimensions: cultural, economic, health and environmental. Tucson is an ideal setting for food studies; it recently earned the coveted honor of a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and was the first city in the U.S. to gain the designation.

Enrich your understanding of our increasingly interconnected world, transcending the constraints of place, race and gender to communicate universal messages and themes. Global Studies teaches students to think critically about global issues from a variety of disciplines. This Bachelor of Arts uses intellectual and experiential frameworks to empower students to analyze, communicate, problem-solve and empathize. The Literature Arts and Film emphasis educates future leaders of the new global society, a role that requires a high level of intercultural and multilingual competence. Students discover the critical part that cultural production plays in the international landscape and equips them with the skills to shape that landscape. Students become adaptable to unfamiliar environments and are able to assess cultural differences in professional settings and communicate well with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

• Concentration Specific Outcomes; 1. Global Cultures: Students will analyze how local, regional, and/or national cultures have been impacted by globalizing forces. 2. Global Health: Students will Identify and assess how the health of humans and human communities have been impacted by globalizing forces. 3. Political Economy and Institutions: Students will explain how globalizing political-economic and institutional forces shape order/disorder and cooperation/conflict around the world. 4. Global Societies: Students will articulate how globalization has impacted identities, cultures, and local/national communities in ways that generate social stability and instability.
• Foreign Language; Global Studies students will communicate in a foreign language commensurate with a sixth-semester proficiency
• Globalization in Regional Context; Global Studies students will identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world
• Globalizing Forces; Global Studies students will articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces
• Multi-Disciplinarity; Global Studies students will demonstrate familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies
• Verbal and Written Communication; Global Studies students will demonstrate success in expressing themselves effectively in written and verbal communication

Learning Outcomes

• Application of knowledge; Relate basic veterinary science and biomedical knowledge to practical and real-life applications
• Critical appraisal of scientific literature
• Applying biological principles to vet science; Apply molecular and cellular biological principles and mechanisms to organismal and population manifestations of animal health and disease
• Health vs Disease states of animals; Differentiate normal animal anatomy and physiology vs pathologies in disease states of animals
• Diagnosis and treatment of animal disease; Formulate a simple diagnostic and treatment plan for some of the most common animal diseases
• Emerging, Zoonotic Disease; Develop ideas, plans, or approaches that combat new-emerging diseases, zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases that are spread through animal-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission
• Uses and roles of animals; Identify the uses and roles of animals and the importance of the human-animal bond in society

A chemical engineering degree from the University of Arizona opens doors to a range of rewarding career opportunities and top grad programs, and it is an approved pre-med program. Chemical engineers develop materials and processes and safely, economically and sustainably and making them vital to human and environmental health. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona benefit from lively discussions, one-on-one help, hands-on labs and activities, and design projects. As a Tier 1 research institution, almost all Chemical Engineering undergraduates do high-profile research in areas ranging from reusable water to semiconductor manufacturing. Chemical engineering skills translate to careers in medicine, research, medical product and drug development, food production, water treatment and manufacturing processes.

Learning Outcomes

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

This math degree provides a solid base for graduate studies in finance and beyond. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Economics and Business emphasis develop a deep theoretical knowledge of the mathematics underlying economics and finance. They will choose a related minor; options include Finance, Economics, or Personal and Family Financial Planning. Undergraduates gain a foundation in mathematical concepts that can be applied across a variety of industries. Whether students aim to address broader economic issues or prefer to focus on banking, finance or economic forecasting, their skill set will be in high demand.

A focus on applied mathematics prepares you to enter the job market with an undergraduate degree or to attend graduate school for science or engineering. Applied mathematicians use mathematical models to solve complex problems. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Applied Mathematics emphasis engage in interdisciplinary study with core mathematics courses and a minor that is independent of the Department of Mathematics. They master a variety of mathematical problem-solving methods. Upon graduation, students are primed to apply their quantitative and computational knowledge and logical thinking skills across industries like engineering, technology, natural science, manufacturing, business and government. Others choose to further their education in science or engineering graduate studies, taking on challenging research projects.

Are you driven to continue to create and to express yourself through the art of dance? Join kindred spirits in the University of Arizona's dance program, rated among the top five in the country. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance is a professional degree that provides students with technical training and performance experience. The program's triple-track design means students can study ballet, modern and jazz with equal emphasis. Students approach the study of dance as an art form and also as a means to understand society, history, the human body and other areas of scholarly endeavor. The core curriculum includes history, research in world dance, biomechanics, improvisation, choreography, music, musical theatre vocal training, production, and career planning. Majors may choose to emphasize ballet, modern or jazz dance in their technical classes and in performance, or maintain a broad, diverse approach.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to perform at a professional level in diverse styles of dance including ballet, jazz and/or modern dance.
• Students will be able to articulate a personal aesthetic through courses in improvisation and choreography.
• Students will be able to recognize and explain the multi-layered relationships between music and dance.
• Students will be able to comprehend and experience the anatomical function of the dancer's body through course work in biomechanics, dance injury prevention and Pilates.
• Students will be able to understand and develop scholarly research techniques and be familiar with the written and verbal skills necessary and appropriate for the field.
• Students will be able to develop a global perspective about dance history and diverse forms of dance.
• Students will be able to understand a variety of dance production values which enhance performance.
• Students will be able to demonstrate citizenship skills which lead to continued service to the community and the field of dance through a variety of philanthropic activities at the local, regional and national levels.

Collaborate with, and learn from, peers, faculty and renowned artists who share your passion for guitar and desire to change the world through music. The Fred Fox School of Music brings together faculty and students in an environment where students receive an education in music technique and performance while enjoying personalized guidance and mentoring. Students earning the Bachelor of Music in Performance with an emphasis in Guitar take classes in instrument technique as well as practical courses in sound mixing and recording. Students attend concerts, workshops, lectures, clinics and master classes, many taught by visiting artists and scholars. Graduates embark on careers as performers and educators in a variety of fields.

Deepen your understanding of the role of art in culture and politics from prehistory to the modern period. A major in Art History offers students a critical view of the role of art in culture and politics from prehistory to the modern era. Coursework offers comprehensive studies in the history of art through rigorous visual analysis, engagement with current scholarship and the application of various methodological approaches. Students gain wide knowledge of the history of art through introductory courses and then take specialty courses in areas including early modern Europe, the history of photography, Latin America, modern and contemporary, among others. This program fosters broad intellectual growth as students develop valuable career skills in research, writing, critical analysis, persuasive argumentation and interdisciplinary thinking, which can be applied in a number of careers.