Nutrition - Biology 50
Columbia College - Fall - 2010
Course Section Information

MW - 1067

  • 8:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
  • Sequoia 7 (Sometimes 8)
  • TTh - 1146 TT

  • 8:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
  • Sequoia 7 (Sometimes 8)
  • Online - 1590

  • This section is Fully Online
  • Access via Blackboard
  • Course Description -
    Introductory study of energy and nutrient requirements of the body in relation to growth, maintenance, and reproductions; factors influencing normal metabolism, construction of the adequate diet.
    Emphasis is place upon the chemical aspects of nutrition
    (UC/CSU) (MJC FDNTR 219)
    3 units, Transferrable Credits


    NOTE - Grounded (Face to Face) Course Web Enhanced

    WebCT Logo The Face to Face (F2F) sections of Biology 50 are considered to be a Web-enhanced course.

    Blackboard is used for certain portions of this course, including exams & activities.

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    Text Book: Understanding Nutrition, 12th ed. With Diet Analysis
    Authors: Eleanor Noss Whitney, 
    Sharon Rady Rolfes
    ISBN-10: 0538734655
    ISBN-13: 9780538734653

    Online need to purchase textbook *and* the Diet Analysis program.
    F2F Students please attend class before purchasing text.


    Check the Course Blogs:
    Current Blog (started Summer '10): Nutrition & Wellness Course Blog for updates and information on Bio 50.
    Old Blog:Nutrition & Wellness Biology 50 - edublog for basic general info on Bio 50.

    USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    The 2005 Dietary Guidelines remain the current guidance until the 2010 Dietary Guidelines are published.

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    Food Pyramid - My Pyramid


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    Instructor: Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS

    Instructor's Page: Kirsti A. Dyer

    Contact: Catch me before or after class. Email is best.

    Email:dyerk-at-yosemite.edu
    (replace -at- with @)

    Second Generation Faculty Member
    Daughter of Richard Dyer
    Faculti Emeriti 1969-1991
    Founder of the Columbia College
    Oral History program

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    Columbia College Oral History Archive
    Listen to Interviews of Mother Lode residents Online at the Columbia College Oral History Series.