List of Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

BS: Dietetics Concentration

1. Demonstrate basic food preparation skills
2. Practice professional ethnics at all times
3. Minimum of 6 case studies and two lab reports will be completed by students in at least
five different courses
4. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills and an understanding of scientific research
methodology
5. Participate in community/professional organizations a part of at least three courses
6. Describe nutritional needs in health and disease throughout the life cycle
7. Assess health status and plan diets for groups and individuals in health and disease
8. Incorporate computer literacy in professional activities
9. Apply the principles of food production, delivery and service, procurement, finance, and
human resource management
10. Exhibit qualities of leadership, as well as skills in collaboration and negotiation, as a team
member
11. Apply basic organization and management skills
12. Apply knowledge of government and business to explain public policy, promote good
nutrition and to advocate for consumers on nutrition issues
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of nutrition, food science, and foodservice
for entry level professionals
14. Practice with regard for environmental issues related to food
15. Communicate and educate effectively, to different ethnic groups and/or individuals,
through writing, counseling, consulting and oral presentations
BS: Food Science and Technology Concentration
1. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills and an understanding of scientific research
methodology
2. Communicate and educate effectively, to groups and/or individuals, through writing,
consulting and oral presentations
3. Demonstrate the ability to use various quality assurance/control tools and models to
monitor food product/process quality through problem solving and critical thinking skills
through the design of a comprehensive written food processing project.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of food engineering principles and the ability to apply them to
solving food processing system problems through numerous problem solving exercises
and an independent comprehensive written and oral culminating food process engineering
project.
5. Demonstrate skills in applying basic laboratory techniques and critical thinking skills in
the planning, collection and analysis/interpretation and communication of chemical
analysis data through laboratory group activities.
BS: Packaging Concentration

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1. Assess a packages functional properties

2. Demonstrate knowledge of package material properties to meet particular physical needs.
3. Describe a package production system in order to present design and develop cost
comparisons between various package configurations.
4. Assess a distribution channel to identify particular stresses incurred.
5. Design a package system (primary, secondary and tertiary) to contain, protect and
transport products from manufacturer to consumer.
6. Develop reproducible test methodologies for evaluating particular properties in a
package/material.
7. Organize and assemble presentations describing package systems, operations, designs,
and cost comparisons.
MS: Nutrition Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Successfully demonstrate competency through coursework

Generate a research proposal including comprehensive literature review
Complete data collection on proposed research
Analyze data collected using appropriate methodology
Synthesize data in a journal formatted project/thesis
Successfully defend project/thesis
Present research findings in a professional format

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2. Map of PLOs to University Learning Goals (ULGs)

The BS in Nutritional Science (Dietetics Concentration and all Emphases)

3a.1. PLOs for the Dietetics Concentration and all Emphases
1. Demonstrate basic food preparation skills [and food sanitation practices1].
2. Practice professional ethics at all times.
3. Complete a minimum of 6 case studies and 2 lab reports in at least 5 different courses.
4. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills and an understanding of scientific research
methodology.
5. Participate in community/professional organizations during at least three courses.
6. Describe nutritional needs in health and disease throughout the life cycle.
7. Assess health status of individuals and groups, and plan diets that reduce risk and treat
disease.2
8. Incorporate computer literacy in professional activities.
9. Apply the principles of food production, delivery and service, procurement, finance, and
human resource management.3
10. Exhibit qualities of leadership, as well as skills in collaboration and negotiation as a team
member.
11. Apply basic organization and management skills.
12. Apply knowledge of government and business to explain public policy, promote optimal
nutrition and to advocate for consumers on nutrition issues.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of nutrition, food science, and foodservice
for entry-level professionals.4
14. Practice with regard for environmental issues related to food.
15. Communicate and educate effectively, to different ethnic groups and/or individuals,
through writing, counseling, consulting and oral presentations.5,6
Concentration in Dietetics and all Emphases: all ULGs are addressed by the Program Outcomes

For the Environmental Food and Health Specialist Emphasis

For the Sports Nutrition Emphasis
3
For the Food Management Emphasis
4
For the Food Science and Technology Concentration, and the Nutrition Science, Nutrition Education and Food
Management Emphases
5
For the Nutrition Education Emphasis
6
For the Food Science and Technology Concentration
2

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Map of PLOs to ULGs (Dietetics Concentration and all Emphases)

PLO #/ULG
Social & Global
Responsibilities

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Applied Knowledge

12. Apply knowledge of government and business to explain

public policy, promote optimal nutrition and to advocate
for consumers on nutrition issues
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of
nutrition, food science, and foodservice for entry-level
professionals
14. Practice with regard for environmental issues related to
food
15. Communicate and educate effectively, to different ethnic
groups and/or individuals, through writing, counseling,
consulting and oral presentations

Intellectual Skills

2. Practice professional ethnics at all times

3. Complete a minimum of 6 case studies and 2 lab reports
in at least 5 different courses
4. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills and an
understanding of scientific research methodology
5. Participate in community/professional organizations
during at least 3 courses
6. Describe nutritional needs in health and disease
throughout the life cycle
7. Assess health status of individuals and groups, and plan
diets that reduce risk and treat disease
8. Incorporate computer literacy in professional activities
9. Apply the principles of food production, delivery and
service, procurement, finance, and human resource
management
10. Exhibit qualities of leadership, as well as skills in
collaboration and negotiation, as a team member
11. Apply basic organization and management skills

Broad Integrative
Knowledge

Specialized Knowledge

1. Demonstrate basic food preparation skills

The BS in Nutritional Science (Food Science and Technology Concentration)

PLOs for the Food Science and Technology Concentration
1. Demonstrate the ability to use various quality assurance/control tools and models to
monitor food product/process quality through problem solving and critical thinking
skills through the design of a comprehensive written food-processing project.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of food engineering principles and the ability to apply them to
solving food processing system problems through numerous problem solving exercises
and an independent comprehensive written and oral culminating food process
engineering project.
3. Demonstrate skills in applying basic laboratory techniques and critical thinking skills
in the planning, collection and analysis/interpretation and communication of chemical
analysis data through laboratory group activities.
Concentration in Food Science and Technology: All ULGs are addressed by the Program
Outcomes

Social & Global

Responsibilities

Applied
Knowledge

Intellectual Skills

1. Demonstrate the ability to use various quality

assurance/control tools and models to monitor food
product/process quality through problem solving and
critical thinking skills through the design of a
comprehensive written food-processing project.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of food engineering principles and
the ability to apply them to solving food processing system
problems through numerous problem solving exercises and
an independent comprehensive written and oral
culminating food process engineering project.
3. Demonstrate skills in applying basic laboratory techniques
and critical thinking skills in the planning, collection and
analysis/interpretation and communication of chemical
analysis data through laboratory group activities.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of food
science
5. Communicate and educate effectively, to different ethnic
groups and/or individuals, through writing, consulting and
oral presentations

Broad Integrative
Knowledge

Specialized
Knowledge

Map of PLOs to ULGs (Food Science and Technology Concentration)

PLO #/ULG

The BS in Nutritional Science (Packaging Concentration)

PLOs for Packaging Concentration
1. Assess a packages functional properties.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of package material properties to meet particular physical needs.
3. Describe a package production system in order to present design and develop cost
comparisons between various package configurations.
4. Assess a distribution channel to identify particular stresses incurred.
5. Design a package system (primary, secondary and tertiary) to contain, protect and transport
products from manufacturer to consumer.
6. Develop reproducible test methodologies for evaluating particular properties in a
package/material.
7. Organize and assemble presentations describing package systems, operations, designs, and
cost comparisons.

Concentration in Packaging: All ULGs are addressed by the Program Outcomes

ULG
1
2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
4c
5a
5b

Packaging Program
Outcomes
PLO #5
PLO #4
PLO #3
PLO #6
PLO #1,2,4
PLO #7
PLO #7
PLO #7
PLO #1
PLO #1

2. Demonstrate knowledge of package material properties

to meet particular physical needs.
3. Describe a package production system in order to
present design and develop cost comparisons between
various package configurations.
4. Assess a distribution channel to identify particular
stresses incurred.
5. Design a package system (primary, secondary and
tertiary) to contain, protect and transport products from
manufacturer to consumer.
6. Develop reproducible test methodologies for evaluating
particular properties in a package/material.
7. Organize and assemble presentations describing
package systems, operations, designs, and cost
comparisons.

X
X

Social & Global

Responsibilities

Applied
Knowledge

1. Assess a packages functional properties.

Intellectual Skills

Broad Integrative
Knowledge

Specialized
Knowledge

Map of PLOs to ULGs the Packaging Concentration

PLO #/ULG

X
X

The MS in Nutritional Science

PLOs for the MS in Nutritional Science
1. Successfully demonstrate competency through coursework.
2. Generate a research proposal including comprehensive literature review.
3. Complete data collection on proposed research.
4. Analyze data collected using appropriate methodology.
5. Synthesize data in a journal-formatted project/thesis.
6. Successfully defend project/thesis.
7. Present research findings in a professional format.
Since the last program cycle, PLO 1 was changed from Successfully complete the graduate
competency examination (e.g., based on lower division classes) to Successfully demonstrate
competency through coursework (e.g., receipt of at least a B in the key lower-division classes).
Faculty discussed this change through email and at a faculty meeting.
MS Program: All ULGs are addressed by the Program Outcomes
ULG
1
2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
4c
5a
5b

NUFS MS Program
Outcome
PLO #1, 2, 6, 7
PLO #2, 3, 4, 5, 6
PLO #7
PLO #3, 4, 5, 6, 7
PLO #2, 4, 7
PLO #5, 6, 7
PLO #5, 7
PLO #7
PLO #2, 3
PLO #3, 7

4. Analyze data collected using appropriate

methodology

5. Synthesize data in a journal formatted project or

thesis

6. Successfully defend project or thesis

7. Present research findings in a professional format

The collaborative process used to create the mapping of Program Learning Outcomes to
University Learning Goals occurred during faculty meetings and via group emails.

Social & Global

Responsibilities

Applied
Knowledge

Intellectual Skills

1. Successfully demonstrate competency through

coursework
2. Generate a research proposal that includes a
comprehensive literature review
3. Complete data collection on proposed research

Broad Integrative
Knowledge

Specialized
Knowledge

Map of PLOs to ULGs for the MS Program

PLO #/ULG

3. Alignment Matrix of PLOs to Courses

Map of PLOs to Courses (Dietetics Concentration and all Emphases)

10

155

150

133

122

118

170

169

159

158

156

146

141B

11

141A

1. Assess a packages functional properties.

2. Knowledge of package material properties to meet
particular physical needs.
3. Describe a package production system in order to
present design and develop cost comparisons
between various package configurations.
4. Assess a distribution channel to identify particular
stresses incurred.
5. Design a package system (primary, secondary and
tertiary) to contain, protect and transport products
from manufacturer to consumer.
6. Develop reproducible test methodologies for
evaluating particular properties in a
package/material.
7. Organize and assemble presentations describing
package systems, operations, designs, and cost
comparisons.

107

Map of PLOs to Courses for the Packaging Concentration

PLO/Courses

117

1. Demonstrate the ability to use various quality

assurance/control tools and models to monitor food
product/process quality through problem solving and critical
thinking skills through the design of a comprehensive
written food-processing project.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of food engineering principles and
the ability to apply them to solving food processing system
problems through numerous problem solving exercises and
an independent comprehensive written and oral culminating
food process engineering project.
3. Demonstrate skills in applying basic laboratory techniques
X
and critical thinking skills in the planning, collection and
analysis/interpretation and communication of chemical
analysis data through laboratory group activities.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of food
X
science
5. Communicate and educate effectively, to different ethnic
X
groups and/or individuals, through writing, consulting and
oral presentations

103
103L

101A

Map of PLOs to Courses (Food Science Concentration)

PLO/Courses

X
X

X
X

298 or 299

295

242 or 216 or 270

217

111, 112 and 113*

12

101A and 103*

1. Successfully demonstrate competency through basic

coursework
2. Generate a research proposal that includes a
comprehensive literature review
3. Complete data collection on proposed research
4. Analyze data collected using appropriate
methodology
5. Synthesize data in a journal formatted project or
thesis
6. Successfully defend project or thesis
7. Present research findings in a professional format

008 and 106A*

Map of PLOs to Courses for the MS Program

PLO/Courses

X
X
X
X

X
X
X