Scientific Foundations of Nutrition
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Education and Family Studies
Course: HFST 1020
Title: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition
Prerequisites: None
Description: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition is designed to introduce students to the science of human nutrition and inspire personal application of the principles taught. Concepts to be studied include the basic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water), their chemical composition, digestion, metabolism, physiological function, dietary recommendations, food sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms. Obesity, weight management, energy balance, and food and water safety will also be covered.
Courses Taught Spring 2026
| Section | CRN | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020-N01 | 1236 | Taught Online | Taylor, Nicole |
| 1020-N03 | 2181 | Taught Online | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-N02 | 1237 | Taught Online | Taylor, Nicole |
| 1020-1F1 | 1383 | TTH9:30 am-10:45 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-001 | 1449 | MWF9:30 am-10:20 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-2A1 | 2106 | TTH9:30 am-10:45 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-002 | 1058 | MWF10:30 am-11:20 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-200 | 3091 | MWF1:00 pm-1:50 pm | Taylor, Nicole |
Courses Taught Fall 2026
| Section | CRN | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020-N03 | 5400 | Taught Online | Mortensen, Jaylene D. |
| 1020-N02 | 5399 | Taught Online | Mortensen, Jaylene D. |
| 1020-N01 | 5398 | Taught Online | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-N04 | 5596 | Taught Online | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-1F2 | 5371 | TTH11:00 am-12:15 pm | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-001 | 5368 | MWF9:30 am-10:20 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-1F1 | 5370 | TTH9:30 am-10:45 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-002 | 5369 | MWF1:30 pm-2:20 pm | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-2A2 | 5373 | TTH11:00 am-12:15 pm | Wilkinson, Klarissa |
| 1020-2A1 | 5372 | TTH9:30 am-10:45 am | Wilkinson, Klarissa |