Many students feel unprepared to take college level science courses. This is an introductory course designed for students who have not taken or were previously unsuccessful in other science courses, and for students who have been away from school for an extended period of time. The class covers basic scientific principles and concepts of the physical and life sciences and prepares students to move into other science classes with the information, understanding, and skills required to succeed. Introductory topics in biology, chemistry, geography, geology, meteorology, and physics are discussed. This course also provides an excellent overview of the most important topics in science today for anyone interested in learning more about the natural world.
Students receive credit for only one course.
BIOL 100 3.0 units Nutrition An in-depth study of the basic principles of nutrition in health and disease. Topics include nutrients, vitamins, digestion, metabolism, food safety, diets, eating disorders, and changing nutritional needs throughout life. This course is a general education course recommended for anyone curious or concerned about nutrition. Current trends in sex research and behavior. May also be taken as BEHS 103.