BIO-2080 The Science of Nutrition

The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (BIO-208-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (BIO-208-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HEA-3050 Women's Health

What are the factors that affect women's physical and mental health? How do women's health needs evolve throughout the lifespan? What challenges do historically excluded populations face? This course will explore a broad range of topics that affect women, such as sexuality and gender, the environment that surrounds them, healthy choices and risk factors, as well as mental health and reproductive issues. Students will analyze personal, family, cultural, community, and societal influences on the physical and emotional health of women. In addition to honing analytical and writing skills throughout the course, students will develop a keener awareness of the experiences and struggles of the diverse populations that comprise today's society.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HEA-305-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HEA-3060 Men's Health

This course explores the societal, economic, cultural, and gender influences that shape men's health beliefs and practices. Common health problems and strategies effective in promoting men's health and well-being are explored. Reflection on the positive outcomes of healthy men at home, at work, and in society is threaded throughout this course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HEA-306-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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GER-3120 Biological Aspects of Aging

The aging process is one that we all must experience whether it is our own life or that of a loved one. This course is a comprehensive overview of the common and uncommon physical and psychosocial changes associated with aging. Factors that are believed to cause or influence the aging process, various theories of aging, common physiological changes, age-related pathologies, long-term care, death, dying, and grieving are also explored.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have the knowledge equivalent to one biology course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (GER-312-OL):

Mar 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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