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Course Title: HSC Nutrition, Health & Fitness

Title Abbreviation: HSC NUTRITION LAB

Department: HSC

Course #: 76

Credits: 5

Variable: Yes

IUs: 4.75

CIP: 320204

EPC: n/a

REV: 2019

Course Description

This course explores basic principles of nutritional science, digestion, absorption, and metabolism, scientific evaluation of nutritional needs of humans, cultural influences on food, and current nutrition controversies.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 11

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic Basic Education N/A

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution	Course #	Remarks
Anacor HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.
BE HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.
Concr HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.
LaConn HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.
MV HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.
SW HS	Sci/PE/Health	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for Science w/ Lab, PE, and Health.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the chemical composition of the nutrients contained in food or categorize foods based on their chemical composition.
Explain the basic concepts of nutrition.
Identify the role of diet in maintaining health and preventing disease.
Evaluate individual dietary needs.
Critically evaluate nutritional information in the media.
Explain the metabolism, biochemistry, and physiology of food digestion and utilization in the human body.
Make informed opinions regarding nutrition controversies using critical thinking skills.
Participate in healthy and/or physical activities.
Demonstrate familiarity with practices and physical activities that promote healthy living.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Course Contents

Plan and complete scientific investigations.
Analyze and interpret data, and use models.
Construct scientific explanation and arguments based on evidence.
Content may include, but is not limited to, nutrition, fitness, and health awareness.