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Food Science and Nutrition
Effective Fall 2020. Previous descriptions may have had different requirements. Have questions? See an advisor.
FSN127HC Human Nutrition and Biology: Honors Credit Hours: 4.00
Principles of nutrition presented in the context of human biology. Includes chemistry, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Also includes biological and nutritional perspectives on various health issues such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis, including genetic and epigenetic effects. Also covers analysis of scientific studies relating to nutrition. Also includes additional Honors content.
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Information: Same as BIO 127HC. Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using the highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Gen Ed: Meets AGEC – SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.
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This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.
 
FSN127IN Human Nutrition and Biology Credit Hours: 4.00
Principles of nutrition presented in the context of human biology. Includes chemistry, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Also includes biological and nutritional perspectives on various health issues such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis, including genetic and epigenetic effects. Also covers analysis of scientific studies relating to nutrition.
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Course Corequisites:
Information: Same as BIO 127IN.
Gen Ed: Meets AGEC – SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.
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Schedule of Classes
 
FSN154 Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00
Examination of nutrients and their use by the body for growth and development. Includes maintenance of health through proper diet.
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Gen Ed: Meets AGEC – OTHER; Meets CTE - OTHER.
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