Introduction to Nutrition

Emphasis on the practical application of nutrition to everyday life such as planning a healthy diet, assessing one's nutritional food intake, understanding nutritional labels and useful sources for nutrition information. Scientific principles behind the development of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRls) and Food Guidelines.

Food Safety Manager Preparation

This course prepares culinary professionals for the implementation of food safety practices, maintenance of a safe and hygienic foodservice operation, and oversight and training of hourly food workers to prevent the transmission of foodborne illness. The course content is aligned with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code and prepares certification candidates for any of the nationally-accredited Certified Food Safety Manager Exams.

Emerging Diseases

A general education course emphasizing the intersection of microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, climate change and public health as they relate to selected emerging diseases that threaten human and animal welfare around the globe. It analyzes the influence of biological, evolutionary, environmental, socio-political, dietary and lifestyle factors on the emergence of "new" (within the past 20 years) diseases, as well as the reemergence of vaccine-preventable and antibiotic-resistant diseases.

Introduction to Entomology

An introduction to the biology of arthropod organisms, including insects and arachnids. Topics include the biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution, classification, genetics, diversity, and distribution of arthropods and their effects on human populations and public health.

Introduction to Human Physiology

A course in general human physiology which stresses the analysis of normal function of the human body, including the physiology of cells, muscles, the nervous system, sensation, digestion, circulation, respiration, metabolism, excretion, endocrines, and reproduction. This course is intended for students entering allied health professions.

Human Physiology

A course in systems physiology with an emphasis on the quantitative aspects of cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to homeostasis of the human organism. This course is intended for students transferring to four-year institutions and for those entering graduate-level professional allied health programs.