Biology 45 Introduction to Human Nutrition
This 4-unit course is a detailed, in-depth scientific look at the basics of nutrition, with an emphasis on disease prevention and treatment. This course is offered every quarter (including the summer quarter, in the condensed 6 week format).
Before you can register for Biology 45 you must have taken and passed the prerequisites (BIOL 40 A, B and C -- Anatomy and Physiology). If you're hoping to add this class, I cannot give you an add code (even if there is space in the class) until you have received clearance for the prerequisites. I am not able to expedite or circumvent that process.
The syllabus is provided as a web-based "liquid" syllabus. (On the first page there is a link to a traditional, printable syllabus as a pdf file)
FYI: There are no required synchronous lectures either on campus or on Zoom for Bio
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However, there are times that you will need to be on Zoom. Exams will be taken online on specific days, at specific times (with a choice of times on those dates), while on Zoom with video enabled.
The dates for the 5 Exams are:
- Exam 1 Thursdays July 13
- Exam 2 Thursday July 20
- Exam 3 Thursday July 27
- Exam 4 Thursday August 3
- Exam 5: Thursday August 10
- You choose one of the following times to take exams 1-4 (45 minute exams): 6 pm, 7 pm or 8 pm
- Exam 5 (1 hour exam) will be offered at 4:30 and 6 pm
- FYI: The lowest of the 5 exam scores gets dropped. So if you take Exams 1-4 and you're happy with your scores, you do not need to take Exam 5.
Even if you've taken online courses before, watch this very short video (<3 min) to gain realistic expectations about taking classes online: What it takes to be a successful online student
You WILL learn lots of GREAT STUFF about food, nutrition, eating, our relationship with food and much more! This class not only will help you become a better RN, but it will help YOU and your family to experience good health.
Yes, this is an academically rigorous course, but lots and lots of students get As. :-) There are "easy points" plus some Bonus Points to earn to improve your class standing.
Be Aware that Bio 45 in the summer is fast paced: 2 weeks of the "regular" Bio 45 is compressed into 1 week of the summer quarter version. You should expect to spend at least 25 hours a week engaged in active learning for earning an A in Bio 45 in the summer
