Course Schedule
Summer 2025
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In addition to the course schedule, the link above includes a one page Quarter at a Glance, a calendar for the 6 weeks of summer quarter.
FYI: In the chart below, HL refers to Highlight, the section that follows a chapter. HL 1 is the highlight after Chapter 1. The letters refer to an Appendix: E refers to Appendix E, C refers to Appendix C; F refers to Appendix F. Pages in an appendix are numbered.
Week 1: June 30 - July 6
Week 1: June 30 - July 6
Topics
Topics
Introduction
Where do we get our information about nutrition?
Research
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #1 (Virtual Lecture, on Canvas)
Textbook:
p. 3-17
p. 25-26 ; HL 1
Exams and Due Dates
Exams and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY
The deadline to complete the 2 tasks to hold your spot in Bio 45 is at 11:55 pm
Nutrition Assessment
Dietary Assessment
Energy Calculations
Digestion
VL #2
Textbook:
p. 22-25; the "How To" Boxes on p. 10, 20 & 55
E1-6; E11-14
17-21, 35-39, 46-47,
Chapter 3, HL 3
SUNDAY
The Orientation Quiz Closes at 11:55 pm
Week 2: July 7-13
Week 2: July 7-13
Topics
Topics
Carbohydrates
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #3
Textbook:
Chapter 4, HL4; p. 50
WEDNESDAY: Last day to get your Pronto Points
THURSDAY: Exam 1
Lipids
VL #4
Textbook:
Chapter 5, HL5
SATURDAY
The deadline to submit Part 1 of the Diet Assignment to receive 5 Bonus Points is 11:55 pm
Week 3: July 14-20
Week 3: July 14-20
Topics
Topics
Protein
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #5
Textbook:
Chapter 6, p, 638, HL2
Discussion #1 is open
THURSDAY: Exam 2
Energy Metabolism
VL #6
Textbook:
Chapter 7; C10-14
SATURDAY
The deadline to submit Part 2 of the Diet Assignment to receive 5 Bonus Points is 11:55 pm
Week 4: July 21-27
Week 4: July 21-27
Topics
Topics
Diet and Chronic Diseases:
Heart Disease
Cancer and Phytochemicals
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #7
Textbook:
p. 522-524; 560-566
p. 576-580, HL 13
p. 564; 570-576;
p. 521-522; p. 244-245
Discussion #2 is open
THURSDAY: Exam 3
Energy Balance, Body Composition, Weight Management
VL #8,
Textbook
Chapters 8 & 9
E11-13; F0-F1**; HL 9
Week 5: July 28 -Aug 3
Week 5: July 28 -Aug 3
Topics
Topics
Overview of the Micronutrients
Dietary Supplements
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #9 (It's a short VL!)
Textbook:
p.289-92, 363, 387-9, HL11
HL 10, HL18, p. 57
WEDNESDAY: The last day to drop (will receive a W)
THURSDAY: Exam 4
The Vitamins
VL #10
Textbook:
Chapter 10 & 11
SATURDAY
The Diet Assignment is due at 11:55 pm
Week 6: Aug 4-8
Week 6: Aug 4-8
Topics
Topics
Water
Sodium
(Potassium)
Calcium
Iron
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #11
Textbook:
p. 353-362
p.364-367, 368-9 (fig12.12)
p. 370-374, HL12
p. 389-398
Exams and Due Dates
Exams and Due Dates
TUESDAY
The deadline to submit LATE Diet Assignments with 10 points deducted is 11:55 pm
THURSDAY: Exam 5
Have a Wonderful Summer Quarter!
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