BIOL116 — Biology of Food
BIOL 116 - Biology of Food BIOL 116 - Biology of Food 5 Credits “Something Else Ate it First”. This class will focus on the Biology of Food. Topics will include use of microorganisms and their role in fermentation, food production, and food preservation. Topics may also include role that culture plays in food production and the sustainability of current global food production. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Fall Online Winter Spring Designed to Serve AA transfer looking for a non-lab science credit. Active Date 20250522T11:53:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline Introduction - What is Food? Welcome to the Food Web Using the Scientific Method The Producers - Plants (Cell Structure/Photosynthesis) The Consumers - Plant-based diets and global energetics The Decomposers - Microbes (Cell Structures and Processes) Bring the cycle full circle - The future of foods (global implications and sustainability) Presentations Student Learning
Prerequisites: MATH81