FCS 311
NUTRITION

INTRODUCTION

Family and Consumer Sciences 311 is a course designed to present the basic facts and principles of nutrition, and to explain how this knowledge may be utilized to build strong healthy bodies. the nature of this study requires exploration into the social, psychological, biological and physical sciences; sine these related sciences greatly influence the individual's dietary selections. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of the nutrient's function with the digestion of food and the metabolism of nutrients.

This course offers three (3) hours of academic credit.

MID-COURSE TEST AND FINAL EXAMINATION

The student will take a Mid-Course Test and Final Examination at a physical location in a college or university setting. Detailed instructions and Mid-Course Test and Final Examination applications are included in the online syllabus. Information regarding tests and procedures can be found in General Information.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Kathy Knight is an associate professor of family and consumer sciences. She received her B.A. from the University of Mississippi, her M.S. from Mississippi State University and her Ph.D. from Auburn University.

TEXTBOOKS

The Ole Miss Bookstore currently stocks the textbooks needed for Independent Study courses. Click here to order textbooks online. Select the term, department, and course number. Select “I Study” for the section number. To order by phone, call 662-915-7137 and be sure to indicate that you are ordering textbooks for an Independent Study course.

To apply for the course, go here.

If you need assistance or have additional questions please email us at indstudy@olemiss.edu.