BIOL 45
Introduction to Human Nutrition
Course Description
This course will cover the chemical classification of nutrients and their functions within the human body, the effects of nutritional deficiencies and excesses, and the relationship of dietary intakes to health and disease.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37766 | BIOL 45 | 02Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Anna Miller | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
BIOL-045.-02Z: This is an online class with no scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Exams will be conducted on campus. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Understanding Nutrition (16th Edition) Whitney © 2022 ISBN: 9780357447512 | Textbook | Required | $260.00 | $195.00 | $109.20 | |
| Understanding Nutrition (16th Edition) Whitney ISBN: 9798214355634 | E-Book | Required | $111.99 | |||
| Understanding Nutrition (16th Edition) Whitney ISBN: 9798214355634 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $64.49 | |||
| Understanding Nutrition (16th Edition) Whitney ISBN: 9798214355634 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $88.49 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- BIOL D006C, BIOL D06CH or BIOL D040C, or equivalent with a grade of C or better