Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Dietetics

3 Years Degree Programme

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  • Internships and Projects to enhance and develop problem-solving skills
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  • Guidance to take part in various competitive examinations
  • DBT-funded laboratory facility.

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Programme Details

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3 Years Programme

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B.Sc. in Food Nutrition and Dietetics is a 3-year undergraduate programme that deals with the basic and advanced study of food and nutrition. It develops a deep understanding and knowledge of how to apply these concepts to human health. Food Nutrition and Dietetics is a multi-disciplinary field with high demand in various research and development applications. Pursuing a programme in food and nutrition enables students to continue their studies at the post-graduate level, such as M.Sc. or PhD, and increases their job prospects.

  • To understand methods of assessing human nutritional requirements, nutritional assessment, and diet planning.
  • To gain knowledge of therapeutic science as per the need of clinical science, wellness sectors, hospitals, and community health sectors.
  • To acquire lifelong learning awareness of diet, meal plan, and lifestyle management in personal and social development.

  • Scientific Knowledge: Acquire Scientific knowledge for innovation and solving microbiological, biotechnological, and nutritional issues.
  • Laboratory skills: Develop skills with scientific, systematic experiential learning in the respective field of study or discipline.
  • Analytical skill: Develop an ability to understand and analyze problems relevant to socioeconomics, environment, health, etc.
  • Problem-solving skills: Develop an ability to find solutions to the problems and threats faced with the help of scientific research.
  • Proficiency: Develop proficiency in respective branches of science and scientific tools and equipment.
  • Communication skills: Develop communication skills to communicate among peers and society to promote scientific thinking and research outcomes.
  • Professional ethics: Gain knowledge of professional ethics and their strict application in the respective professions.
  • Social Responsibility: Develop a sense of responsibility to do the utmost possible for the development of society by educating mass, solving problems, enhancing natural resources, removing superstitions, and thereby contributing to nation-building as a whole.
  • Environmental responsibility: Develop a sense of responsibility to maintain ecological balance. To be able to develop sustainable eco-friendly approaches favouring the livelihood of all the components of nature.

  • Develop an understanding of methods assessing human nutritional requirements, nutritional assessment, and diet planning.
  • Gain knowledge of therapeutic science as per the need of clinical science, wellness sectors, hospitals, and community health sectors.
  • Develop knowledge on lifelong learning awareness of diet, meal plan, and lifestyle management in personal and social development.

Curriculum Details

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Odd Semester

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Even Semester

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Course Overview

The course describes the community nutrition, learn basic skills in the design, implementation, evaluation of assessing nutritional status, infection relationship and other national and international agencies in uplifting nutritional status. This course aims to identify types and forms of community nutrition, Global and food security programs.

Course Outcomes

  • Familiarize with nutritional problems revealing among various communities in the society 2.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate nutrition intervention programs to combat malnutrition.
  • Understand on national and international agencies to uplifting nutritional status
  • Enable to assess nutritional status of people/groups through different method of assessment.
  • Different method of assessing nutritional status.

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Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Explain diet therapy and the o.l.e of dietitian in healthcare.
  • CO2:Apply the knowledge of dietary modification for weight management.
  • CO3: Describe the importance of hospital diet in febrile condition.
  • CO4: Implementtheknowledgeofnutritionindietmodificationforgastrointestinal tract disorders.
  • CO5:Apply the knowledge of nutrition in diet modification for liver and biliary system problems.

Course Overview

The goal of the interdisciplinary course Food Preservation Technology is to educate students from a wide range of backgrounds, including those in the fields of Food Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Outcomes

  • Provide complete knowledge of all the chemical additives used in foods and standards
  • Analyze various heat processing methods and their effects on the nutritional aspects of food.
  • Learn different classes of preservation.
  • Evaluate the significance of preservative techniques food science and nutrition,
  • Understand different preservation techniques and methods.

Course Overview

This course aims to enhance the confidence on public speaking by involving in various group activities, also learn the problem-solving skills using teamwork.

Course Outcomes

  • Confidence in delivering speech.
  • Skill on various types of activities using teamwork.
  • Enhanced with problem solving skills.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the field

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Odd Semester

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Course Overview

MOOCS II is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Grasp the concept of social change, its drivers, and the role of individuals and communities in shaping it.
  • Recognize pressing social issues and challenges in local and global contexts.
  • Develop critical thinking skills to analyze the root causes and complexities of social problems.
  • Learn about diverse approaches and strategies for addressing social issues, including social innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Recognize the potential of technology to amplify social impact and drive positive change.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

It is a MOOCs course offered by Coursera which will teach students how to gain experience in managing documents and document collaboration.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
  • Gain insights from different perspectives
  • Exposure to different ways of learning platform
  • Gain exposure to writing and assess peer Reviews
  • Gain knowledge on Hands-on training

Course Overview

The students will gain knowledge about academic and research growth from the experts

Course Outcomes

  • To gain counselling in academic growth
  • To gain counselling in research field
  • To gain counselling in career growth

Course Overview

This course offers student learning by joining theory with experience with action. To help community through direct service which is meaningful and necessary. To empower students to help others, give of themselves, and enter into caring relationships with others.

Course Outcomes

  • Study the community as a concept and the dynamic formation of its structures
  • Gain insight regarding the health issues faced in the community and communities understanding of their own issues.
  • Prepare material for health and nutritional awareness.
  • Explain various national and international health organizations

Course Overview

This course introduces students to basic principles of nutrient metabolism of dietary components. Students will get to know the basic concept of diet therapy, different clinical condition and investigate how basic cellular and molecular processes are regulated by dietary components and how diet can influence overall human health and disease to improve human health and wellbeing

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the different aspect of food nutrients and its affect in health and wellbeing
  • Apply different aspect of diet modification and adaptations in diseases state
  • Apply the knowledge onnutrition assessment and reassessment Correlate the importance of hospital diet
  • Understanding the different aspects of nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and monitoring and evaluation

Course Overview

Advanced Food Technology is an applied course designed to prepare students for further education and careers in food science and technology. This course covers advanced principles of food processing and preservation, characteristics and properties of food products by different evaluation techniques, food labeling and packaging principles. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue higher education, they may opt for industrial training program.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the processing technology of dairy, extruded and irradiated food.
  • Learn preservation techniques
  • Learn different packaging materials and techniques
  • Learn appropriate techniques and skills on thermal processing
  • Food quality evaluation techniques

Course Overview

The course describes the community nutrition, learn basic skills in the design, implementation, evaluation of assessing nutritional status, infection relationship and other national and international agencies in uplifting nutritional status. This course aims to identify types and forms of community nutrition, Global and food security programs.

Course Outcomes

  • Familiarize with nutritional problems revealing among various communities in the society
  • Enable to assess nutritional status of people/groups through different method of assessment.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate nutrition intervention programs to combat malnutrition.
  • Understand on national and international agencies to uplifting nutritional status
  • Different method of assessing nutritional status.

Course Overview

To bring social skills, intellectual skills, more values, personality progress and character appeal in students.

Course Outcomes

  • Improve management skills.
  • Develop personality.
  • Improve self confident.
  • Social skills and relationship building.
  • Getting the innovative ideas of their own.

Course Overview

The course encourages a range of activities outside the regular curriculum intended to meet learner’s interest, These activities are aimed to develop the social and soft skills and promote a holistic development of the learners, Keeping in mind the 360 degree learning methodology the students are engaged in different activities headed under different clubs viz. Dance, music, photography, drama, literary etc., The students are encouraged to participate in regular club activities, workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies,

Course Outcomes

  • The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc.
  • The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies.
  • The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions.
  • The students will get an exposure of 360-degree learning methodology considering the overall growth along with the academics.
  • The students will be given a platform to earn from invited experts in their respective fields.
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills for healthcare professionals, particularly registered dietitians, to enhance their ability to assess, diagnose, and manage complex nutritional issues.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn and discuss the different aspect of dietician in healthcare sector. Acquire the knowledge of the relationship of dietician with health and develop skills required in Nutritional counseling
  • Learn and apply adaptation of therapeutic diets in different disease state
  • Acquired knowledge on nutritional management in infections and fever
  • Learn and discuss the different aspect of dietician in healthcare sector. Acquire the knowledge of the relationship of dietician with health and develop skills required in Nutritional counseling
  • Learn and apply adaptation of therapeutic diets in different disease state
  • Acquired knowledge on nutritional management in infections and fever
  • Learn and discuss the different aspect of dietician in healthcare sector. Acquire the knowledge of the relationship of dietician with health and develop skills required in Nutritional counseling
  • Learn and apply adaptation of therapeutic diets in different disease state
  • Acquired knowledge on nutritional management in infections and fever
  • Learn and discuss the different aspect of dietician in healthcare sector. Acquire the knowledge of the relationship of dietician with health and develop skills required in Nutritional counseling
  • Learn and apply adaptation of therapeutic diets in different disease state
  • Acquired knowledge on nutritional management in infections and fever

Course Overview

To study about steps involved in development of new products and quality control of the products

Course Outcomes

  • Design a food product through the application of knowledge of food ingredients and Functional foods
  • Reflect on the role of food trends in the new product development process red knowledge on evaluating product quality and sensory properties
  • Create and evaluate a product using the development process; Design and apply packaging For food products
  • Combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills to reproduce existing food products by ensuring proper food standard

Course Overview

This course is designed to nurture and develop entrepreneurial skills, mindset, and knowledge. It equips individuals with the necessary tools to identify opportunities, create innovative solutions, and launch successful businesses.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn about key concepts of entrepreneurship and its application in the product development
  • Engage with a range of entrepreneurs to deliver creative and sustainable solutions to Specific problems Learn about emerging entrepreneurs and design creative strategies for pursuing, exploiting and further developing new opportunities Learn about key concepts under pinning innovation and the issues associated with developing and sustaining innovation within organizations Learn about issues associated with securing and managing financial resources in new and established organisations; respond po
  • Learn about key concepts under pinning innovation and the issues associated with developing and sustaining innovation within organizations
  • Learn about issues associated with securing and managing financial resources in new and established organisations; respond positively and effectively to problems in unfamiliar contexts

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals, particularly registered dietitians, with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively counsel and care for patients with diverse nutritional needs.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the principles and procedures of diet counseling and the role of the counselor.
  • Give them a clear picture of influence of lifestyle on health and wellbeing.
  • Analyze how acute and chronic illness affects the emotional, psychological well being and behavior of the individuals.
  • Evaluate the significance of dietitian in modifications of therapeutic diet
  • Learn the techniques and skill of dietitian

Course Overview

This course delves into the intricate relationship between agriculture, economic systems, and the natural environment. It explores how these three elements interact to shape our world, from local food production to global trade and climate change.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the diverse agricultural systems, including traditional, industrial, and sustainable farming practices.
  • Grasp fundamental economic concepts like supply and demand, market structure, and cost-benefit analysis as applied to agriculture.
  • Comprehend ecological principles, including biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate change.
  • Analyze agricultural policies, trade agreements, and international institutions that shape agricultural practices.
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Even Semester

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This course will provide students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skill from a plan work experience in the chosen field (Hospital/ Food Industry)

Course Outcomes

  • Apply appropriate work place behavior in a professional setting
  • Demonstrate content knowledge appropriate to job setting
  • Exhibit evidence of increase content knowledge, gain through practical exposure
  • Describe the nature and function of the organization in which internship experience is carried out
  • Evaluate internship experience in terms of personal educational and career need.
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Apply Scholarship through CST

CST- Common scholarship test is a national and international level online MCQ based examination funded for intellectual empowerment by Assam down town University.

CST- Maximum enrolment each year is 120 seats and any 10+2 students can apply. Adtu is northeast India’s first placement driven university to provide 100% scholarship benefits worth 10 cr.

CST aims to inspire brilliant and competent students to pursue further education. Accredited with a prestigious grade by NAAC, UGC and AICTE.

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A 50% scholarship on total semester fees is provided to all specially abled students.

A 100% scholarship on the last semester fee is provided to all the alumni of Assam down town University.

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  • Swimming Pool
  • Play Ground
  • Amphitheatre
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinema Hall
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  • Canteen
  • Indoor stadium
  • Yoga Studio
  • Gym
  • ATM

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dtVL Ideation interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakhs.

dtVL Ideation, an incubation program for early-stage entrepreneurs with a market-ready solution/product, offering interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakhs.

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