BIO 136 - Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement. This course meets the Wellness Requirement.
Focus on nutrients, including their digestion, absorption and physiological function in the body. Emphasis is placed on normal nutrition and the relationship between nutrients and chronic disease. Nutrient needs of the healthy person through stages of the life span are included. Includes a laboratory experience. Lab fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005 .
Note: Credit is not given for both BIO 135 and BIO 136.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Accurately interpret consumer and scientific information.
2. Assess dietary intake and adjust diet to optimize health and reproduction.
3. Describe the interactions between nutrients and human physiological processes in health and disease.
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory safety, standard methods of measurement, quantitative analysis of chemical solutions, pH, and isolation of nutrients from food components.
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