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FSN 127HC - Human Nutrition and Biology: Honors

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)

Principles of nutrition presented in the context of human biology. Includes chemistry, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Also includes biological and nutritional perspectives on various health issues such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis, including genetic and epigenetic effects. Also covers analysis of scientific studies relating to nutrition. Also includes additional Honors content.

Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 101 , or WRT 101S .
Information: Same as BIO 127HC . Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using the highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.