
Human Nutrition
Course Description
This course includes the concept of food as fuel, the estimation of energy based on the quantity of macronutrients, essential nutrients, and nutrition research. It provides students with the educational requirements and professional credentialing of a nutritionist, dietary guidance from the Food and Nutrition Board, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Students review the components of food and supplement labels, discuss the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of solid waste products. Also, students learn about different types of macromolecules including carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, food sources of each, and the general pathways for their digestion, absorption, and metabolism and their roles in the diet, human physiology, and health. Biochemical processes such as gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis are also discussed. Basic information about both vitamins and minerals, including their food sources, dietary adequacy, toxicity and deficiency consequences, and impact on overall health, is provided. Functions and sources of water, mechanisms for maintaining fluid balance, and dehydration and water intoxication are discussed.
Students learn about the body composition, the various components of energy expenditure, and a variety of useful weight management options along with the major types of eating disorders. Also included are the principles of nutrition for children and adolescents, the elderly, during pregnancy, and for fitness.
Highly Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and General Chemistry I or Biochemistry or equivalent with a minimum grade of C or better are highly recommended.
This course is the first in a two part series covering a general study of life processes, emphasizing basic concepts of biology suitable as a general education elective for non-science majors.
Course Structure
Lectures
Classes begin with intensive lectures (up to five hours) led by experienced instructors. Through a mix of presentations and small-group discussions, students learn to tie key foundational concepts to clinical practice and other real-world applications. Interactive Online classes provide group-based virtual learning through Zoom. Classes happen in real-time (i.e. in a synchronous format) with required attendance during a set schedule. Self-paced online classes allow students to study on their own schedule (i.e. in an asynchronous format), as long as students meet certain assignment due dates and communicate regularly with their instructor. Students will meet individually or in small groups with instructors as needed via Zoom.
Labs
Lab courses provide hands-on experiences that complement the lectures. SCU students enjoy dedicated resources, including chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy labs.
Due to COVID-19 requirements all labs are being offered virtually. The Department of Education has asked all schools to take into consideration these emergency circumstances related to COVID-19 and online instruction. You may want to contact your transfer to institution to determine their policy about online versus on-campus labs, which may change due to the global pandemic.
Student Support
Tutoring in any subject is available to fit student schedules. SCU students can also take advantage of exclusive health sciences workshops and symposiums offered by the University.
This course is typically needed for:
- Nursing Programs
- Physical Therapy Programs
- Pharmacy Programs
- Occupational Therapy Programs
- Medical Schools
- Veterinary Programs
- Dentistry Programs
- Chiropractic Programs
- Optometry Programs
Available Formats
All classes at SCU are recorded the same way on transcripts, there is no indication of format.
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Online
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous)
- Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & Lab
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Lab
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On-Campus (Currently Unavailable)
- On-Campus Lecture
- On-Campus Lab
- On-Campus Lecture & Lab
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Online & On-Campus (Currently Unavailable)
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & On-Campus Lab
Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lecture Credits
4 Credits
Tuition
$2000.00
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Jul 18, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
20 days left to registerClass Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Lauren Visconti
Duration
5 Weeks
On-Campus Lecture
This is currently unavailable.
On-Campus Lab
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On-Campus Lecture & Lab
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Online Lecture & On-Campus Lab
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Transferable Single Course Credits
Our regionally accredited courses are designed to meet the standard requirements for most healthcare graduate programs. Before enrolling, check to confirm with your institution that your course will transfer.
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