Nutrients
Identify functions of nutrients and their major food sources.
Applications
Identify, interpret, and apply nutrition information.
Scientific Method
Apply the scientific method to identify and interpret credible nutrition information.
Linking Course Outcomes to GE Outcomes
GE Learning Outcomes for Scientific Principles and Reasoning: Biological, Physical, and Social Science
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic scientific principles which undergird the scientific process, including the strengths and weaknesses of this process.
- Appreciate the excitement of discovery that has accompanied important scientific developments.
- Demonstrate how scientific methodology can be used to analyze real-world science-related problems.
- Evaluate scientific data and claims in order to make rational decisions on public-policy science issues that affect their community.
- Express their thoughts (in oral, graphical, and written formats) on scientific topics clearly, including appropriate use of basic scientific vocabulary and effective interpretation of quantitative data.
- Reflect rationally upon the interface between science and religion.
Connected GE Learning Outcome Scientific Principles and Reasoning |
Course Outcome |
Measured/Met By: |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
Identify function of nutrients and their major food sources.
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Assignment: Dietary Analysis Class discussion iClicker questions In-class Exam Reviews Exam questions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Identify, interpret, and apply nutrition information. |
Assignment: Does The Media Get if Right Assignment: Group Consensus Report Assignment: Dietary Analysis Assignment: Plan and Prepare a Meal Assignment: Weight Loss Diets Paper Class discussion iClicker questions In-class Exam Reviews Exam questions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Apply the scientific method to identify and interpret credible nutrition information. |
Assignment: Does the Media Get it Right? Assignment: Group Consensus Report Assignment: Dietary Analysis Class discussion iClicker questions In-class Exam Reviews Exam questions |