Nutritional Science Courses
The following courses may or may not be available each semester. Please search below for current offerings.
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Nutrition and Dietetics Degree
NTR - Nutritional Science
NTR-006: Personal Health and Wellness (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Total Lecture: 54 hours. Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety. Pass/No Pass Option. C-ID # PHS 100. CSUGE: E.
AB - AA-AS Natural Sciences, AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
NTR-015: Human Nutrition (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Basic scientific principles of human nutrition in maintaining health & preventing disease are discussed. Biochemical functions & interrelationships of nutrients are examined. Designed for the student with no science background.
AB - AA-AS Natural Sciences, AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
NTR-015H: Human Nutrition Honors (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Total Lecture: 54 hours. Advisory: ENG 001A or ENG 001AX. Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University. This honors course introduces scientific principles as they apply to human nutrition. It explores the functions of essential nutrients, the chemical composition of foods, as well as psychological and social issues related to food intake. Students will explore current topics in nutrition and evaluate nutrient intake as it relates to maintaining health and preventing disease throughout the lifecycle. Students may not receive credit for both NTR 015 and NTR 015H. Enrollment in the Honors Program is required.
AB - AA-AS Natural Sciences, AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
NTR-040: Nutrition and Disease (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This course covers basic scientific principles of human nutrition as they relate to disease. This course is designed for individuals entering the health care field or for those with an interest in diet and disease. Eligibility for ENG 001A and REA 054
AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning
NTR-040H: Nutrition and Disease - Honors (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Total Lecture: 54 hours. Acceptable for credit: California State University, University of California. This honors nutrition course is intended for students interested in entering the health fields with an emphasis on physiology, metabolism of nutrients, metabolic diseases, and dietary modification to optimize recovery and health. Students will understand and evaluate dietary intake, nutritional assessment, and nutrition care commonly used at clinics and hospitals. Students may not receive credit for both NTR 040 and NTR 040H. Enrollment in the Honors Program is required. Pass/No Pass Option.