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NUTR115 - Nutrition

C-ID: NUTR110

Course Description

This course examines the biological basis of human nutrition through the integration of biology, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Using the scientific method, students analyze how nutrients are digested, absorbed, and metabolized, and evaluate the effects of deficiencies and excesses across the lifecycle. Emphasis is placed on hypothesis testing, evidence-based reasoning, and the interdependency of the sciences to explain nutrition's role in health and disease. Topics include dietary standards, nutrient metabolism, food selection, physical activity, biotechnology, and issues of equity in food access. Prerequisites:

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Badges

Course Sections

Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 15 to Jul 12
section: NUTR-115-80137
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mathot, Sarah H.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 1 month ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : June 19, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: July 5, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: June 19, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: June 19, 2026
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Jul 13 to Aug 9
section: NUTR-115-80138
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mathot, Sarah H.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 1 month ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : July 17, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: August 2, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: July 17, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: July 17, 2026
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Fall 2026 - Semester

Nov 9 to Dec 5
section: NUTR-115-82944
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mathot, Sarah H.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : November 12, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 29, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: November 12, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: November 12, 2026
Section Full
Oct 12 to Dec 5
section: NUTR-115-82943
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mathot, Sarah H.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : October 21, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 22, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: October 21, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: October 21, 2026
Section Full
Aug 17 to Dec 5
section: NUTR-115-82946
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Grabowski, Alicia C.
Live Seat Count: 10 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 30, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 8, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 30, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 30, 2026
Already Started
Aug 17 to Oct 10
section: NUTR-115-82939
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Rickrode, Taylor M.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 26, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: September 27, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 26, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 26, 2026
Already Started
Oct 12 to Dec 5
section: NUTR-115-82945
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Rickrode, Taylor M.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : October 21, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 22, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: October 21, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: October 21, 2026
Section Full
Aug 17 to Oct 10
section: NUTR-115-82940
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Rickrode, Taylor M.
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (9 minutes ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 26, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: September 27, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 26, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 26, 2026
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