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Subject: Biology (BIOL)
CRN: 10348
Topics Lecture 1
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Science Hall 122
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School of Ed Transfer Course
Fad diets, federal nutrition guidelines, trendy exercise programs, weight-loss pills, and celebrities pushing their current moneymakers are increasingly common in the media. Despite access to more information in the digital age, it is more difficult to discern what is actually true when we face so much information. This course will address popular misconceptions about our health by fact-checking popular claims with primary scientific literature. We will articulate what is accurate, or not, about claims made in the media and identify gaps in our knowledge. Topics will depend on student interests and the most current available research, but will likely include examination of trends in exercise and diet, as well as the actions and effectiveness of new pharmaceuticals. Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208, and a minimum grade of C- in BIOL 209 or permission of instructor.
2 Credits