Registration News
See below for important NTR registration news & reminders including:
- Summer NTR classes
- NTR Fall Updates: NTR 365 Obesity & Metablic Health added to schedule, NTR 343 time change, NTR 365 Global Food Systems Design cancelled
- Reserved classes - ex. NTR 312, 107L, 355, 352
- Prerequisite waiver situations (NTR 312, NTR 338W if you claimed AP or transferred stats credit; and common waivers needed if you took NTR 306 before switching to Nutrition)
- Lecture/lab registration
Also see the other tabs above for important updates before you register related to prerequisites, NTR 365 topics, Dietetics updates, and more!
Summer NTR Classes:
NTR 306 Fundamentals Nutrition (nine week session): For non-nutrition & non-public health majors. No prerequisites required.
NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences (first session) - updated to in person
- No prerequisites required! A waiver is not required to register; the system will allow anyone to register. It is helpful to have taken BIO 311C beforehand, though.
NTR 326 Intermediate Metabolism (second session) - updated to in person
- CH 320M Organic Chemistry will NOT be enforced as a pre/co-requisite during summer only.
- Enforced Prerequisites (summer only):
- BIO 311C & NTR 312 with C- or better required by the start of the second session.
- It is okay to be taking any prereq courses during the first summer session, and prereqs will be checked at end of first session.
- This is a great way to catch up or get ahead on your major requirements! NTR 326 is a prereq for quite a few NTR classes.
fall NTR changes:
Addition: NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health (topic 4) has been added for fall 2022, unique #54114.
- Note the enforced prerequisites will only be NTR 326 with C- or better (or NTR 312H). The course schedule lists BIO 365s, however this is not required.
- This topic is normally a spring class, and we are unsure yet if this is planned to be offered also in spring 2023. Stay tuned for updates but plan to take in fall if this fits with your requirements.
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes (topic 2) will be offered in spring 2023
- See more details on the NTR 365 Topics tab above.
Cancellation: NTR 365 Global Food Systems Design is cancelled for fall 2022. The Dept is hoping to offer in spring 2023.
Time Change: NTR 343 Vitamins & Minerals was changed to 3:30-5:00pm on Tues/Thurs. This is now reflected on the Course Schedule.
"Reserved" Classes:
Nutrition majors are able to add/waitlist for the following "reserved" classes in fall 2022. Reserved means priority is given to Nutrition majors into open seats. If needed, always add yourself to a waitlist (look for the 'add to waitlist' option below the error message that says the class is full/reserved).
Non-Nutrition majors can still add/waitlist for these classes, and you will probably have to waitlist at first. Please add yourself to the waitlist as needed. (It looks like this.)
- NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences
- Must meet all prereqs listed in the Course Schedule:
- Statistics is a required prerequisite for NTR 312 effective fall 2022 (previously, calculus or statistics was a prereq, but now stats is specifically required).
- If you claimed AP or transferred credit for stats, you will need to email headvising@austin.utexas.edu to request a prerequisite waiver (see details below).
- Non-Nutrition majors: will have a harder time getting into this class, however all majors can add/waitlist for NTR 312.
- It is typically offered over the first summer session, too.
- NTR 306 is an alternative option to non-majors. If you make an A in NTR 306 (not an A-), and then become a Nutrition major, it can substitute for the "NTR 312" requirement.
- NTR 307 & 107L Food Science Lab
- Nutrition majors: Add lab first before lecture. Waitilist for two sections of the lab as needed. Must be taken in same semester.
- Non-Nutrition majors: can take NTR 307 by itself (ex. for Food & Society Certificate or as an elective; must meet the NTR 306 prereq). All majors can add/waitlist for NTR 307 & 107L.
- NTR 365 Nutr Biochem: Busting Myths - reserved to Plan II students only!
- Research & Field Experience Classes: Must receive pre-approval to register for these during registration or during the add/drop time. See registration details here.
- NTR 355 Undergrad Research in Nutrition
- NTR 352 Field Experience in Nutrition
PREREQUISITE waivers:
You will need to request a Prerequisite Waiver in the situations below to avoid issues during registration.
Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu before or during registration.
Subject Line: Prereq Waiver for [Course You Are Adding] - Name & EID
- Claim AP or transferred Statistics credit ("SDS 301"), and you need to register for:
- NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition & Health
Please note that BIO 325 Genetics now requires a pre or co-requisites of SDS 302F or 320E effective fall 2022, and SDS 301 is not allowed to count (if you already took genetics, disregard).
- Took NTR 306 Fundamentals of Nutrition and need to register for:
- NTR 307*
- NTR 218*
- NTR 326
- NTR 334*
*must be registered into the corresponding lab first before waiver can be given
NTR LECTURE/LAB REGISTRATION
Add lecture first then lab:
- NTR 326 & 126L. NTR 126L can be taken separately, the semester after NTR 326 if needed.
Add lab first, then lecture (must be taken in same semester):
-Add yourself to two waitlists for the lab if possible.
-Add yourself to the lecture after you've gotten into the lab.
- NTR 307 & 107L Food Science - "reserved" means priority for nutrition majors. All students can add/waitlist.
- NTR 218 & 118L Assessment of Nutritional Status
- NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt
- NTR 324 & 124L Advanced Food Science - includes Upper Division Writing Flag & Independent Inquiry Flag at the moment. Check prereqs, and confirm flags on the Course Schedule each semester as these are subject to change.
Dietetics Updates
Dietetics Updates:
See the Degree Plans page for an overview about the Dietetics degree options including: BS Nutrition Option 1: Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD).
Important Contacts:
- Dr. Sara Sweitzer (DPD Director): All students interested in learning more about becoming an RDN are encouraged to make an appointment directly with Dr. Sweitzer, along with visiting your academic advisor. You can reach out to her via email, and also request to join her Dietetics email listserv. She teaches the NTR 162 course that is recommended to take sophomore year or as soon after as possible, and she is also very familiar with the ICPD program.
- Monica Milonovich (ICPD Director): For questions related to the ICPD program specifically, you are also welcome to reach out to Ms. Milonovich.
Dietetics Email Listserv
Join the Dietetics email list: Dr. Sara Sweitzer also manages an email list where she sends out work/volunteer opportunities. Join by going to UT Lists, log in with email and UT EID password, search for "dietetics" in the search bar, and subscribe. Or, email Dr. Sweitzer to request to be added.
Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD) Updates:
- The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is now the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD). See program website for updated program details. The program now includes one additional year for a Master of Science (MS) in Nutritional Sciences from UT Austin. See an overview & tips for course planning on the Degree Plans page of our website (see lefthand menu).
Dietetics Degree Requirement Updates for NTR 355M & ACc 310F:
A few important updates were shared via email with all Nutrition students on Wednesday April 7th, 2021. This relates to any student pursuing a Dietetics degree, or for HANS students completing Dietetics requirements:
(1) NTR 355M Advanced Foodservice Management no longer offered as of fall 2021: Take MAN 320F Foundations of Management & Organizational Behavior instead to fulfill requirement.
If you already have NTR 355M credit, no action is required.
MAN 320F should now be taken
before NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt (whereas before, NTR 355M was planned for after 334 & 234L):
- Starting for fall 2022 registration, MAN 320F will be an enforced prerequisite to NTR 334 & 234L. You will be able to register, however this will be checked during/after registration to ensure prereqs are met.
- Reasoning: The MAN 320F course will cover management concepts that will then be expanded on in NTR 334 Foodservice Systems Management.
Other notes:
- MAN 320F is offered summer, fall, spring. The prerequisite is 45 total hrs completed, so you can usually take as early as spring sophomore year.
- If you have taken or plan to take MAN 320F for the business minor, it will overlap and cover the major requirement too!
(2) "ACC 310F or ACC 311" Requirement Update (waived under certain criteria):
- For students taking NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt during fall 2021 and later: "ACC 310F or ACC 311" will be waived for you and is no longer required. It will be waived in this situation only. If you meet this criteria and are currently taking/have already taken ACC 310F and have any concerns, please connect with your academic advisor for guidance.
- For students who took NTR 334 & 234L before fall 2021: you still need the "ACC 310F or ACC 311" credit before graduation.
Reasoning: The NTR 334 & 234L course is being updated starting fall 2021 to include the necessary accounting content for dietetics students.
Please take a look at any of your previously created degree plans to see how you can incorporate these changes, and plan to connect with your academic advisor if you have any questions. Updated sample plans for reference are
available here.
NTR Prereq Updates
Summer & Fall 2022 PrerequisiteS:
Corrections & waivers
All prerequisites listed in the Course Schedule are accurate except: NTR 312 & NTR 326 (summer 2022 specifically), and NTR 334 & NTR 365 (fall 2022). See details below. No waiver is needed to be able to register, but prereqs listed below will be checked before the semester begins.
Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu if you have trouble registering for a NTR course that you think you meet prereqs for. Include the course details & your EID.
Summer 2022 prerequisites:
NTR 306 Fundamentals Nutrition (nine week session): For non-nutrition & non-public health majors. No prerequisites required.
NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences (first session): No prerequisites required! System will allow registration without a waiver. It is helpful to have taken BIO 311C beforehand, though.
NTR 326 Intermediate Metabolism (second session)
- CH 320M Organic Chemistry will NOT be enforced as a pre/co-requisite during summer only.
- Enforced Prerequisites:
- BIO 311C & NTR 312 with C- or better is required by the start of the second session.
- It is okay to be taking any prereq courses during the first summer session, and prereqs will be checked at end of first session.
- This is a great way to catch up or get ahead on your major requirements! NTR 326 is a prereq for quite a few NTR classes.
Fall 2022 prerequisites:
NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences:
- Note that beginning 2022, NTR 312 requires statistics as a prerequisite (SDS 302/302F or AP or transfer credit). In the past, calculus or statistics was a prereq. However beginning for fall 2022, statistics is specifically required as a prerequisite.
- If you claimed AP or transferred credit for stats, you will need to email to request a "prerequisite waiver" before you can add NTR 312: headvising@austin.utexas.edu (include name & EID).
NTR 334 Foodservice Systems Management:
- NTR 307 & 107L Intro Food Science, NTR 326, and MAN 320F with C- or better. Concurrent registration in NTR 234L lab (for NTR majors; add lab first before 334).
- Offered fall and spring
- If you had planned to take NTR 334 & 234L in fall 2022 but will not have MAN 320F completed by then, visit with your academic advisor to see if you can shift NTR 334 & 234L to a later semester without any impact to your graduation plan.
NTR 365 Sports Nutrition:
- NTR 326 with C- or better
- Offered fall semesters only
- Counts for:
- BS degree options: "NTR 365" requirement (except not for the HANS NTR 365 requirement)
- BSA degree: upper-division NTR hours
NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health (Topic 2):
- NTR 326 with C- or better (or NTR 312H). The course schedule lists BIO 365s, however this is not required.
- This topic is normally a spring class, and we are unsure yet if this is planned to be offered also in spring 2023. Stay tuned for updates but plan to take in fall if this fits with your requirements.
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes (topic 2) will be offered in spring 2023
- Counts for:
- BS degree options: "NTR 365" requirement
- BSA degree: upper-division NTR hours
Prerequisite Waiver must be requested in these situations:
You will need to request a Prerequisite Waiver in the situations below to avoid issues during registration.
Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu before or during registration.
Subject Line: Prereq Waiver for [Course You Are Adding] - Name & EID
- Claim AP or transferred Statistics credit ("SDS 301"), and you need to register for:
- NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition & Health
Please note that BIO 325 Genetics now requires a pre or co-requisites of SDS 302F or 320E effective fall 2022, and SDS 301 is not allowed to count (if you already took genetics, disregard).
- Took NTR 306 Fundamentals of Nutrition and need to register for:
- NTR 307*
- NTR 218*
- NTR 326
- NTR 334*
*must be registered into the corresponding lab first before waiver can be given
NTR 365 Topics
NTR 365 Topic Details (Fall 2022)
The prerequisites listed below will be checked at the end of this semester. Students will be dropped if they don't meet the required prerequisites listed below (ignore the Course Schedule prerequisites for these).
Typically offered in spring semesters only: NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health; NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes.
NTR 365 Nutrition Biochem: Busting myths
- Reserved for Plan II students only
NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health (Topic 2) - newly added for fall 2022, #54114
- Correct Prerequisite: NTR 326 with C- or better (or NTR 312H). The course schedule lists BIO 365s, however this is not required.
- This topic is normally a spring class, and we are unsure yet if this is planned to be offered also in spring 2023. Stay tuned for updates but plan to take in fall if this fits with your requirements.
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes (topic 2) will be offered in spring 2023
- Counts for:
- BS degree options: "NTR 365" requirement
- BSA degree: upper-division NTR hours
NTR 365 Sports Nutrition #54110
- Correct Prerequisite: NTR 326 with C- or better (or NTR 312H)
- Offered fall semesters only
- Counts for:
- BS degree options: "NTR 365" requirement (except not for HANS NTR 365 requirement)
- BSA degree: upper-division NTR hours
NTR 365 (Topic 5) Principles & Appplications in COmmunity Engagement
Changes for the 2022-2023 academic year only: the fall NTR 365 Topic 5 will not be offered. The class will be temporarily modified, and NTR 365L will be offered in spring 2023 as a stand-alone class. Note that in the following 2023-2024 academic year, this course will return to a two-semester sequence that starts in the fall semester only. A new video explaining the course and layout for 22-23 school year will be updated on this page before registration.
This is an exciting experiential learning course that provides experience in building/implementing a school garden in a public school setting, and teaching nutrition-related lessons to elementary kids and parents! See a video here from the instructor, Michele Hockett Cooper, about the course along with past student feedback! (Note this video is from last school year, and a new video will be updated here before registration).
This class is typically a two-semester sequence beginning in fall semesters only: NTR 365 Topic 5 Principles/Applications in Community Engagement (fall) and NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement (spring).
Additional notes to consider:
- For spring 2023, students may register for NTR 365L as long as they meet prerequisites listed below.
- The NTR 365L in spring 2023 can still satisfy the "3 hrs Nutrition Research" for BS degrees or upper-division NTR hours.
- For Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) students interested in this course:
- If you want to take NTR 365L in spring 2023 specifically rather than waiting until it returns to 'normal' the next school year: faculty recommend taking NTR 337 Principles of Epidemiology in Nutritional Sciences during the fall 2022 semester for your "NTR 337 or NTR 365" requirement (if you have not already satisfied this requirement). Then, take NTR 365L in spring 2023 for your "Nutrition Research" requirement. This recommendation is due to how NTR 337 content would pair nicely with NTR 365L.
- If you are not graduating in spring 2023, you may also wait and take the full two-semester sequence the following year instead. In this case, the fall semester NTR 365 Topic 5 can satisfy your "NTR 337 or 365" requirement.
- Students who apply and are accepted to the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD) do not need the "NTR 337 or 365" or "Nutrition Research" requirements. These are not part of the ICPD degree plan. If you plan to apply to ICPD, perhaps wait to consider this course sequence for your Senior year, after knowing about ICPD admission.
Updated pre/co-requisites:
- C- or better or concurrent enrollment in NTR 306 or NTR 312/312H
- Will be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Nutrition student in spring 2023
Normally requires two-semester commitment: NTR 365 (fall) + NTR 365L (spring)
Note that in the 2022-2023 academic year, the class will be condensed to NTR 365L in spring 2023 only. The following year, it will return to the full two-semester sequence.
- NTR 365 in fall (not offered fall 2022)
- can satisfy a “NTR 365” requirement for B.S. Nutrition degree plans (except HANS: this could count as “additional nutrition hours”)
- NTR 365L in spring
- can satisfy “3 hours Nutrition Research” for any B.S. Nutrition degree plan (except HANS: this could count as “additional nutrition hours”)
For BSA Nutrition: this sequence would count as 6 hours upper-division NTR
Availability requirement:
It is okay if you have class(es) scheduled immediately before and/or after the NTR 365/365L class time.
However, you must have one available 3-hour time block during the week (between hours of 8am-3pm for visiting public school site).
- This 3-hour block can either include the NTR 365 class time (example: you are available 8:00-11:00a or 9:30a-12:30p on a Tuesday or Thursday) or it can be another day or time if you have classes scheduled right before and/or after the NTR 365 class time. Note: you will also meet during scheduled NTR 365 class time for lecture if your 3-hour block needs to be another day/time.
Fall/Spring Only & Flag Courses
fall & spring-only Courses
Some NTR courses are taught in the fall semester only or spring semester only. NTR courses not listed below are typically offered every fall and spring.
NTR 324 & 124L Advanced Food Science and Lab is now offered both fall and spring semesters.
Fall SEmester Only
- NTR 316 Culture & Food
- NTR 321 International Nutrition: Developing World*
- NTR 365 topics vary each semester
- NTR 365 Sports Nutrition is typically fall-only
- NTR 365 topic 5: Principles & Applications in Community Engagement starts in a fall semester only and is a two-semester seqeunce (NTR 365 & NTR 365L). Note in fall 2022: this topic will not be offered, however NTR 365L will be offered in spring 2023 as a stand-alone class. See details on the NTR 365 Topics tab above. The two-semester sequence will resume for the 2023-2024 school year.
- NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
- Could be taken before NTR 370 if you are in your senior year and need to take NTR 371 first in order to graduate on time.
Spring semester Only
- NTR 331 International Nutrition: Social & Environmental Policies*
- NTR 365 topics vary each semester
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes is typically spring-only
- NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health is typically spring-only and may not be offered every year.
- NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- Could be taken after NTR 371 if you are in your senior year and must take NTR 371 first in order to graduate on time.
*NTR 321 and NTR 331 are different topics of International Nutrition, and they count as separate courses. They would each count as 3 hours of upper-division NTR credit.
NTR with Flags
The following flag requirements must be fulfilled before graduation. Please see the Center for the Skills & Experience Flags website for more details about each flag.
Specific courses required for your degree may already fulfill some of these flag requirements, however you will need to select courses that contain any remaining flags needed by the time you graduate. Flags can be fulfilled by courses taken for other degree requirements.
The following NTR courses contain flags as of fall 2021 (subject to change). Please check the Course Schedule each semester to confirm available flags that semester and to check pre-requisites.
WRITING FLAG (Wr)
- NTR 324 & 124L Advanced Food Science
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health - Required for all BS Nutrition degrees. Optional for BSA Nutrition degree. See chart on NTR Preq Updates tab for enforced prereqs and instructions for requesting a waiver if needed.
ETHICS FLAG (E)
- NTR 331 International Nutrition: Social/Environmental Policies - Taught spring semester only.
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY FLAG (II)
- NTR 324 & 124L - Advanced Food Science
- NTR 355 Undergraduate Research - Must receive permission from supervising faculty member to enroll.
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health - Required for all BS Nutrition degrees. Optional for BSA Nutrition degree, however must meet prerequisites stated in the Course Schedule.
- NTR 379H Honors Tutorial Course - Required for/restricted to BS Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences or students pursuing Special Departmental Honors.
NTR Research & Field Experience Courses
All B.S. Nutrition degree options require 3 semester hours of "research" credit. Your specific option determines what classes you are able to choose from for this requirement. See your Degree Audit for more details about your course options (there may be both NTR classes plus also other science class options). Also, speak with your advisor for clarification about possible additional options not listed on your degree audit.
For BSA students, all of these NTR classes can count for upper-division NTR hours.
NTR options (see your degree audit for approved Classes for B.S. degrees):
- NTR 324 & 124L Advanced Food Science with Lab
- no pre-approval required; available fall & spring; research option for Option 1 Didactic Program in Dietetics & Option 3 Nutrition/Public Health degree plans only
- NTR 366L Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences
- no pre-approval required; available fall & spring
- for the 20-22 BS Option II Nutritional Sciences catalog: NTR 366L plus an additional 3 hrs NTR research is required (see degree audit for options)
- NTR 355 Undergraduate Research
- approval required from supervising professor; see below for details
- NTR 352 Field Experience in Nutrition
- approval required from supervising professor; see below for details; can satisfy research for Option 1 Didactic Program in Dietetics or Option 3 Nutr & Public Health degree plan only
- Note: NTR 365L Principles & Applications in Community Engagement (spring semesters only; part 2 of a fall/spring seqeunce) is allowed to count for 3 hours of NTR research credit for the B.S. degree plans (all current catalogs). It is not currently listed as a class option on the degree audits, but it is approved to count.
- This class is part of a two-semester fall/spring sequence (NTR 365 & NTR 365L), which must be started in a fall semester. It involves learning how to build a community garden, and implementing a garden and nutrition lessons at a local elementary school. See the NTR 365 Topics tab above for more details!
- Note that during the 2022-2023 school year: the fall NTR 365 portion will not be offered, but students can still do NTR 365L in spring 2023.
- It will resume to a fall/spring two-semester sequence for the 2023-2024 school year.
NTR 355 Research & NTR 352 Field Experience Registration Process
These classes are "reserved" (restricted) courses and require confirmation from the supervising professor to grant registration access:
- NTR 355 Undergrad Research: look up NTR Faculty Research Areas. Initiate contact via email to ask if they have any opportunities for you to help in their lab for NTR 355 credit. Become familiar with their research before reaching out, and consider being available to volunteer a bit before doing it for credit - sometimes you have to get trained and they may not have availability for just a one-semester committment.
- NTR 352 Field Experience in Nutrition: Dr. Charlotte Herzele typically supervises this credit, and there are online assignments throughout the semester while you are volunteering a certain # of hours per week in the community. Other professors have supervised students for NTR 352 as well for special projects, so you may 'ask around' or contact Dr. Herzele to get more details. It helps if you have a volunteer location in mind, and it should be nutrition-related.
Registration Process: a confirmation email from the supervising faculty member must be sent to the Human Ecology Advising Center at headvising@austin.utexas.edu to gain registration access (either by the supervisor or forwarded from the student). The course will remain 'reserved' (basically restricted) until you receive confirmation with a specific supervising professor. The email confirmation must include:
- Subject Line: Course # - Name & EID - Supervising Professor's Name
- Direct or forwarded email from supervising professor
- Semester indicated somewhere in the email (ex. spring 2022)
Once the confirmation email is received, you will be given access to register for the course. It is ideal that we receive this before the 4th class day of the semester that you want to take it, if you hope to enroll in the course. So, it's okay to add this later during "add/drop" time frames if you don't get confirmation by the time you initially register. As needed, you could add a filler class for hours while you are still waiting to figure this out.
