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COURSES OFFERED

Nutrition and Foods 3
Nutrition and Foods Introduction to Macintosh

1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

The student is introduced to the basic operation of the Macintosh computer. The software learned in this course will be reinforced in Nutrition and Foods for project assignments.

Note: Same as Family and Consumer Studies 3, Fashion 3, Interior Design 3.

Nutrition and Foods 11
Nutrition

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC;
(CAN FCS 2)

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to the health and physical wellness of individuals. The topics covered include nutrition throughout the life cycle, dietary analysis, current nutrition trends, food safety, and physical fitness.

Note: Nutrition and Foods 11 meets the General Education requirement for the associate degree and is transferable to the California state universities under Area E, Life Long Understanding and Self-Development and also meets the major requirement for specified programs.

Nutrition and Foods 15
Nutrition for Infants and Young Children

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

In this course students will study the nutritional needs in the growth and development of infants and young children. Topics include nutritional assessment, food safety, government resources, menu planning, and integrating nutrition education into early childhood education programs.

Nutrition and Foods 50
Special Topics in Nutrition and Foods

Units determined by individual course;
lecture/ lab hours determined by individual course
Credit status determined by individual course

This course is designed to explore topics in Nutrition and Foods more specific than provided in other courses in the regular departmental curriculum. Students are referred to the current schedule of classes for details of specific courses.

Nutrition and Foods 99abc
Independent Study

1-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Nutrition and Foods courses with a minimum grade of B
in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Nutrition and Foods not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Nutrition and Foods projects (60 hours per unit).

Note: Refer to page 11 of the College Catalog for eligibility requirements.



 Last Updated On: 1/16/07