SCIK - Science - KC

SCIK 123 Human Nutrition

This course introduces students to the nutritional needs of humans. The course emphasizes the different aspects of nutrition, which are factors that affect food choices: types of nutrients and their functions in the body, healthy food choices, diet and fitness analysis, and nutrition controversies. 4 quarter hours

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SCIK 223 Life Span Nutrition

This course builds on the foundation nutrition course to discuss the nutritional needs through the life cycle. It focuses on infants through geriatrics to determine the changes and requirements that occur during growth, reproduction, and aging. The role of nutrition in health and disease and nutrition throughout the life cycle are examined in detail. Prerequisite: SCI 123. 4 quarter hours

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SCIK 300 Food Science

Students will explore the science behind the art through lecture and practical example. By studying basic chemistry and physics, students understand how scientific principles come to life in the kitchen. Key culinary topics addressed include the way taste is perceived, how emulsions are created and maintained, how acid and salt affect meat, how pH changes the texture and color of vegetables, how heat is transferred, and how proteins are denatured. Prerequisite: SCI 123. 4 quarter hours

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