Nutritional Science
Course Code
BIOS 12114 91
Course Description
This course examines the underlying biological mechanisms of nutrient utilization in humans and the scientific basis for setting human nutritional requirements. The relationships between food choices and human health are also explored. Students consider how to assess the validity of scientific research that provides the basis for advice about how to eat healthfully. Class assignments are designed to help students apply their knowledge by critiquing their nutritional lifestyle, nutritional health claims, and/or current nutrition policy issues.
Course Criteria
Pre-requisites: BIOS 10100 or 10110, BIOS 10130 for students in the College. This course qualifies as a topics course for the BIOS general education requirement for non-majors. Prior to the scheduled course time, students will be expected to watch video lectures, which will be available in Canvas. This asynchronous course time will total approximately 17 hours.