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2025-2026 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BI 170 - Laboratory for BI 169


Credit Hours: 1

This course will introduce students to various laboratory activities in nutrition, chemistry, biology, and microbiology. No prerequisites, but successful completion of high school level biology and/or chemistry is recommended. This lab does not satisfy the lab science requirement for LA Science majors.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. explain the importance and steps used in the scientific method;
  2. apply the process of the scientific method to scientific investigations and everyday decisions; and
  3. using Library resources, examine published scientific documents for the steps and methods applied by established researchers.
  4. identify various cell structures in both plant and animal cells;
  5. know the importance and function of these structures;
  6. recognize the importance of plant and animal tissues as they relate to nutrition;
  7. identify the major food groups that comprise the Food Pyramid. Cite examples for each group; and
  8. identify resources for assessing and monitoring dietary intake.
  9. identify the major dietary nutrients: proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates;
  10. define and illustrate the chemical composition of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; and
  11. using dietary software, the student will document and record their dietary intake and assess nutrient/caloric values.
  12. identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and viruses;
  13. identify common microorganisms that contaminant our food sources and their effect on the human body;
  14. understand the role of these organisms in the processing, packaging, distribution, and storage of food sources; and
  15. recognize the role of organizations that monitor food-borne illnesses.


Concurrent Registration: BI 169
F/S (C, N, S)