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BIOL 8
BASIC NUTRITION · 5 units · used in 50 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introductory nutrition course intended for non-science/health-career majors. Not intended for students wishing to pursue a career in health care. Basic biological function of nutrients. Nutritional needs throughout the life span. Relationship between nutrition and disease. Current scientific, social, and psychological issues and controversies in nutrition.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCBIOL 8BASIC NUTRITIONOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 31377 · 01WOpen · 40
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.”
Transfer pathways that use BIOL 8
ASSIST maps BIOL 8 to a requirement in 50 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.
- Child DevelopmentFoothill → CSU Chico
- Nursing B.S. - General OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - General EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - Physical Education Teaching EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - Pre-Athletic Training EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - Pre-Occupational Therapy EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - Pre-Physical Therapy EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Kinesiology - Sports Performance EmphasisFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- NursingFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Pre-Health SciencesFoothill → Fresno Pacific University
- Health and Human SciencesFoothill → Loyola Marymount University
- Health Sciences, B.S. Long Team Care Administration TrackFoothill → Touro University Worldwide
- Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Health Care Leadership, B.S. (SJSU Online)Foothill → San Jose State
- KinesiologyFoothill → San Jose State
- NursingFoothill → San Jose State
- Nutritional Science, Concentration in Applied Nutrition and Food ScienceFoothill → San Jose State
- Nutritional Science, Concentration in DieteticsFoothill → San Jose State
- Nutritional Science, Concentration in Food ManagementFoothill → San Jose State
- PackagingFoothill → San Jose State
- KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Applied Fitness, Active Lifestyle, Strength, and ConditioningFoothill → CSU Northridge
- NUTRITION, DIETETICS, AND FOOD SCIENCE, B.S. - Option in Food ScienceFoothill → CSU Northridge
- NUTRITION, DIETETICS, AND FOOD SCIENCE, B.S. - Option in Nutrition and DieteticsFoothill → CSU Northridge
- PUBLIC HEALTHFoothill → CSU Northridge
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