Spring 2023
There are two sections of Biol 28 for Spring 2023. One section will be taught by Dr. Brodrick Wilks (21065). This section is 100% online through Canvas and has a 
required zoom meeting W 11-11:50am. Please email Brodrick if you have questions. The second section is 100% online, late start and taught in a compressed time frame through Canvas. This section (21494) is taught by Laurie Allen-Requa. This section will run 3/20-5/27/2023. Please email Laurie if you have any questions.
Biol 28 Description
Principles of nutritional science: Nutrients and their chemical and physiological roles in metabolism; nutrient requirements of humans Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BIOL 31 or NUTR 10.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate between the basic type of nutrients including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals and explain their functions in the human body.
- Critique current diet and utilize appropriate tools to formulate a diet and exercise plan that meets current nutritional needs.
- Analyze current issues in nutrition, including: nutritional claims, food labeling, eating disorders, chronic diseases associated with nutrition and food products/marketing.
- Evaluate nutritional needs at various life stages and explain the connection between nutrition intake, energy metabolism, health and fitness.
- Assess the connection between food production, food safety, nutrition and the environment.
