BIOL 1430 - Nutrition

3 sem hrs cr

The purpose of this course is to study nutrients and their relationship to human growth, development, and maintenance.  Special emphasis is given to the role of foods and the nutrients they contain, with regard to the physiological, psychological, and sociological well-being of the individual.  Practical analysis of food records and application of nutritional knowledge will be included. Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of learning support competency courses with a grade of “C” or better.

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline. 

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

• recognize and demonstrate a conceptual understanding of basic nutrition terms, concepts/principles, nutrient food sources, processes, and methods as assessed through questioning and successful completion of written assignments, quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
• relate/apply basic nutrition terms, concepts/principles, nutrient and non-nutrient food sources, cultural, social, and economic relationships, and methods to problem solving, health and disease, and everyday life as assessed through questioning and successful completion of assignments, practice activities including case studies, quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
• recognize, describe, and use nutrition assessment and diet planning tools as assessed through questioning and successful completion of activities, assignments, quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
• evaluate sources of nutrition information to determine if information is reliable, clinically relevant information as assessed through successful completion of practice activities including case studies, quizzes, semester midterm, and final exam.
• respond thoughtfully and logically to the chapter written questions both within the textbook and to within the eLearn course website through questioning and successful completion of assignments, practice activities including case studies, quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
• attend to detail, follow oral and written directions, and demonstrate self-discipline by completing all course requirements thoughtfully and on time.