HSCI 1105 — Human Nutrition
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: fall, springBostonOakland, CATraditional
Examines the fundamental role of nutrition in promoting health and how lifestyle and the socioecological model work together. Covers the physiological functions of energy-providing nutrients in the body and interrelationships, including the key functions of macronutrients and micronutrients. Introduces the use of two different diet assessment tools to assist individuals in selecting food for health promotion. Offers students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to make healthy choices and the role nutrients have on a person’s wellness.
Prerequisites
- one of:
- BIOL 1107 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 1111 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 1115 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 1117 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 1147 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 2217 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- BIOL 136M
- BIOL 234M
- CHEM 1101 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- CHEM 1161 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- CHEM 1211 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- HSCI 1106 (min C-)
- PHSC 2301 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
- PHSC 2303 (min C-) (may be taken concurrently)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 3 | 145 | 147 | 99% | 0.7 |
| Spring 2024 | 4 | 186 | 186 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 17 | 25 | 68% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 97 | 96 | 101% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 4 | 158 | 166 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 48% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 95 | 96 | 99% | 0.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 4 | 129 | 166 | 78% | 9.3 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 27% · T 29% · W 9% · Th 26% · F 42%
Common patterns: F (30% of sections), T (19% of sections), MR (17% of sections), TF (9% of sections), R (8% of sections), M (7% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Judith Richman (57% of students) · reviews
- Yeemay Su (29% of students) · reviews
- Christine Clark (14% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Judith Richman (63% of students) · reviews
- Christine Clark (15% of students) · reviews
- Yeemay Su (12% of students) · reviews
- Jing Liu (10% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Yeemay Su (59% of students) · reviews
- Christine Clark (41% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
HSCI 2350, HSCI 2500, NRSG 2220, NRSG 2222
Courses that list HSCI 1105 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (HSCI course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All HSCI courses · Plan it at numap.app