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Course Info for BIOL - 121 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2258 Title: Human Health and Nutrition Department: Biology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 48 Available seats: 0
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: W: 1:30PM-4:10PM, CT - 105 Instructor(s): Draper, Alison
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science & Wellness
Course Description:
This course will focus on basic human physiology and nutrition related to human health. We will examine organ systems, such as cardiovascular, kidney and liver, and explore how diet influences their function, susceptibility to chronic disease and longevity. We will discuss the standard American diet, other dietary philosophies and diet fads and explore the scientific literature to determine their effects on long term health. Throughout the course, we will explore food through in-class discussions, demonstrations and experiments, tastings, examination of menus and recipes, and cooking, and students will develop personal dietary strategies for better body function and long-term health. All levels of college science background are welcome. Not creditable to the Biology major.