Overview
Nutrition 330: Introductory Nutrition is a survey course that provides the scientific fundamentals of the current understanding of nutrition. The course discusses the characteristics of the major nutrients—carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals—and describes their dietary roles. Also addressed are the topics of energy balance and the evaluation of nutritional status. Students will use various resources, including a web-based software, to evaluate their own diets.
As a senior-level science course, NUTR 330 may not be suitable for the general-interest student. It is intended primarily for students who plan to also take NUTR 405. General-interest students are advised to take NUTR 331.
Evaluation
To receive credit for NUTR 330, you must submit the assignment and obtain a mark of at least 60%, obtain a grade of at least 55% on the final examination, and obtain a course composite grade of at least C– (60%).
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment | 25% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 45% |
| Total | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Whitney, E., Rolfes, S., Hammond, G., & Piché, L. (2016). Understanding Nutrition (2nd Canadian ed.). Nelson Education.
Other Resources
All other learning resources will be available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the NUTR 330 challenge registration, you must achieve a minimum grade of C– (60 percent) on the challenge examination.
Challenge for credit course registration form