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Course Description

To provide an understanding of basic nutrition science to non-science majors and students with a limited scientific background.  Students will become familiar with: the principles of diet planning, government standards, and food labeling; the biological functions and food sources of each nutrient; energy balance, weight management, and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle; food safety issues; and current nutrition-related controversies.  This course meets the science requirement for undergraduate non-science majors. It is not acceptable for biology credit for biology majors.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: 

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – Bachelor’s Degree or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

Summer: None.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the offering type: whether the offering is a course, workshop or short course, or in-demand offering. Please refer to the section details to confirm the type of offering as well as any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies for each offering type are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies/refunds#Courses-at-Tufts-(Academic-Year--Summer-Session)

Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.

 

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Section Title
Human Nutrition
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
May 22, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (3 units) $5,190.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (3 units) $3,147.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (3 units) $3,147.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

This is an online/virtual asynchronous course that has no fixed meeting pattern and gives students the flexibility to interact with course content on their own schedule; please note: some asynchronous courses may include required sessions and/or proctored exams at specific times. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

This section is also open to rising high school students who are 11th or 12th grade students. High School students who enroll will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.

Section Title
Human Nutrition
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jul 02, 2024 to Aug 09, 2024
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (3 units) $5,190.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (3 units) $3,147.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (3 units) $3,147.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

This is an online/virtual asynchronous course that has no fixed meeting pattern and gives students the flexibility to interact with course content on their own schedule; please note: some asynchronous courses may include required sessions and/or proctored exams at specific times. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

This section is also open to rising high school students who are 11th or 12th grade students. High School students who enroll will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.

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