NUSCTX10S
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NUSCTX 10S - Introduction to Human Nutrition: Managing Life
Subject
NUSCTX
Course Number
10S
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to Human Nutrition: Managing Life
Course Description
The course will center on how the body processes nutrients, as well as other components of diet such as water, alcohol, and plant constituents. We will explore how these processes can have a lasting effect on our health and behavior. Students will gain a general understanding of basic human nutrition, how key biological, physical, social and psychological factors affect how we eat. The goal is that students gain sufficient knowledge to be able to make informed dietary choices based on individual nutritional needs, and to understand how these choices can have a long lasting impact on one's life.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Aponte
Breadth
Biological Science
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions.
Students will receive no credit for NUSCTX 10S after completing NUSCTX 10.
Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
2
Maximum Hours
2
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6