BIO103 Human Nutrition & Health

This course begins with an overview of the basic chemistry needed to understand the biology of nutrition. The primary focus of the course is on eating practices and their effect on the overall health of the human body. Topics covered include the composition and function of the major food groups, vitamins and minerals, product label interpretation, and nutrition's role in disease and wellness. Note: This course may be taken alone as a 3 credit biology course OR in conjunction with BIO104 Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory, as a 4 credit biology course.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Science Elective

  • Science Technology Intensive