Biology 45 Introduction to Human Nutrition
This 4-unit course is a detailed, in-depth scientific look at the basics of nutrition, with an emphasis on disease prevention and treatment. Bio 45 is offered every quarter.
You'll learn lots of useful and interesting things about food, nutrition, eating, our relationship with food, chronic diseases and much more in Biology 45. This class not only will help you to become a better RN, but it will help YOU and your family to experience good health.
Before you can register for Biology 45 you must have taken and passed the prerequisites (BIOL 40 A, B and C -- Anatomy and Physiology). If you're hoping to add this class, I cannot give you an add code (even if there is space in the class) until you have received clearance for the prerequisites. I am not able to expedite or circumvent that process.
The regular, 12 week section of Bio 45 will open the Friday before the official first day of the quarter, giving those students an opportunity to get a little head start.
The Syllabus below is provided as a web-based "liquid" syllabus. You'll find a link to a traditional, printable version of the syllabus as a pdf file on the first page
**There are no required synchronous lectures either on campus or on Zoom for Bio 45. However, there are times that you will need to be on Zoom. Exams will be taken in person or online on specific days, at specific times (with a choice of times on those dates), while on Zoom with video enabled**
Important Information about the Bio 45 EXAMS
- The dates for the 5 Exams for WINTER quarter are listed below.
- The lowest of the 5 exam scores gets dropped. So if you take Exams 1-4 and you're happy with your scores, you do not need to take Exam 5.
- Students have a choice of times to take the 50 minute exams on exam days:
- 3:30 pm in person on the De Anza campus, exam is taken on paper (not online)
- 5:30 pm online, while on Zoom with your camera enabled
- 6:30 pm online, while on Zoom with your camera enabled
Students who are registered with DSPS and qualify for extended time will take the exams in the DSPS office between 8 am - 5 pm on test dates.
There is no testing center at DeAnza. Students will need to be available to take the exams on these dates at one of the choices of time.
WINTER Quarter 2026
- Exam 1 Wednesday Jan 28
- Exam 2 Wednesday Feb 11
- Exam 3 Wednesda Feb 25
- Exam 4 Wednesday Mar 11
- Exam 5 Wednesday Mar 25
Even if you've taken online courses before, watch this very short video (<3 min) to gain realistic expectations about taking classes online: What it takes to be a successful online student
Have any questions about this? e-mail me at milleranna@fhda.edu. But PLEASE, first read the syllabus carefully. Often, the answer to your question is there.
