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FON100: Introductory Nutrition – 3 credits

Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18148
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • T. Bogle
Open
1 of 28 seats available
34063
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Moshrefzadeh
Open
1 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15037
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Shaw
  • M. Jordan
Open
2 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27637
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Tjonn
Open
7 of 11 seats available
27679
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/1510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Tjonn
Open
12 of 15 seats available
11683
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Najafi
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
      This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Students must login to Canvas at learn.maricopa.edu, or contact the instructor at directory.scottsdalecc.edu by the class start date.
      For more information contact the Instructor at https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu
  • Textbook info pending

FON100LL: Introductory Nutrition Laboratory – 1 credit

Introduction to nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Emphasis on relationship between energy balance and weight regulation and health. Prerequisites: None. Note: Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON100.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27638
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Khan
Open
1 of 11 seats available
27639
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Khan
Open
1 of 3 seats available

FON104: Certification in Food Service Safety and Sanitation – 1 credit

Preparation for and certification in a national food sanitation and safety program. Emphasis on food from purchasing, receiving, and storing to preparation, holding, and serving. Focuses on safe and sanitary food service facilities and equipment, employee habits and personal hygiene, and role of management in safety and sanitation. Includes time-temperature principles, foodborne illnesses, pest control, accident prevention, standards for cleaning and sanitizing, and regional regulations and standards. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
28693
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Ballas
Open
7 of 9 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
    • Additional Notes: Proctoring fees for a certified ServSafe testing location or online proctoring site for out of town students may require an additional fee. The student is responsible for proctoring fees.
28694
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Ballas
Open
3 of 4 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
    • Additional Notes: Proctoring fees for a certified ServSafe testing location or online proctoring site for out of town students may require an additional fee. The student is responsible for proctoring fees.

FON125: Introduction to Professions in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics – 1 credit

Overview and discussion of career opportunities in the fields of food, nutrition, and dietetics. Includes information about history, ethics, standards of practice, communication and counseling skills. Emphasis on how to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or a Dietetic Technician Registered.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22314
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Kinsfather
Open
11 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
      Class 22314 Students may contact instructor at: diana.kinsfather@mesacc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11727
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Martin III
Open
17 of 25 seats available

FON135: Sustainable Cooking – 3 credits

Basic cooking techniques for healthful and enjoyable eating. Emphasis on strategies for maximizing the use of whole, local, and nutrient-dense food while focusing on applying the dietary recommendations for optimal health to food choices. Opportunities to learn about sustainable food living and identifying resources that enable people to be more in control of their food supply. Covers issues of diversity as related to sustainable food systems and equitable access to food.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Laboratory component involves hands-on experience in the college teaching or commercial kitchen and garden (or similar teaching or commercial food operation). Students employed in a farm-to-table or similar operation may complete their hands-on portion under their employer's supervision.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30969
Rio Salado
Online Class
Hybrid In-Person : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2010/20
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available

FON143: Food and Culture – 3 credits

Understanding diet in the context of culture. Historical, religious, and sociocultural influences on the development of cuisine, meal patterns, eating customs, cooking methods, and nutritional status of various ethnic groups. Traditional and contemporary food habits. Health and social impact of changes in diet. Preparation of cultural foods. Prerequisites: None. Note: FON143 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

General Education Designations: G

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27584
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
4 of 7 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27585
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
6 of 7 seats available

FON161: Sustainable Food Production Systems – 3 credits

Overview of the global food system. Covers historical events impacting current food production model and the effects food systems have on the environment, health, and communities. Also covers conventional agriculture and food safety concerns. Emphasis on the movement towards sustainable food systems. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30619
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
3 of 3 seats available
30175
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
6 of 7 seats available

FON163: Sustainable Kitchen Practices – 3 credits

Overview of sustainable kitchen practices. Covers energy efficient appliances and equipment, as well as electricity and water conservation practices. Includes environmentally friendly kitchen products and methods for disposal of waste. Researching food sources, purchasing locally, and building relationships, and promoting local food equity are also covered. Emphasis in preparing organic, seasonal, and local foods, and developing sustainable menus.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30172
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/1510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
7 of 7 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Microsoft Office Excel 365 or Excel 2019 is required.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30620
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Microsoft Office Excel 365 or Excel 2019 is required.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

FON165: Sustainable Food Entrepreneurship – 3 credits

Overview of the process for starting a small food business. Covers stages for introducing a variety of food products into the market, food safety, and sanitation requirements. Includes business and marketing strategies, processing, labeling, and distribution requirements for different food product types such as dairy, meat, poultry, and fish. Covers the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the sustainable food entrepreneur. Also covers available resources for small food business support.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30621
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30367
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Savery
Open
6 of 11 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

FON241: Principles of Human Nutrition – 3 credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: FON241LL

General Education Designations: SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23981
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Lolley
Open
1 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
      Students may contact instructor at: sara.lolley@mesacc.edu
    • Additional Notes: Students enrolled in FON241 may also enroll in FON241LL if the SG science credit is desired for the 4 credit class combination.
15525
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Shaw
Open
23 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include FON Course Fee: $95.00
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Course fees cover online access to course textbook and additional course materials, which can include quizzes, exams and additional student resources.
      Class 15525 costs include FON Course Fee: $95
34693
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Smith
Open
1 of 24 seats available
18107
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Bremer
Open
3 of 28 seats available
  • Costs include FON Course Fee: $35.00
    • Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
      Class 18107 costs include FON Course Fee: $35
    • Additional Notes: Concurrent enrollment in FON241 Lec and Lab is not required, but completion of both Lec and Lab satisfies the Natural Science General Education requirement.
26301
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Ritzko
Open
12 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Microsoft Word is required.
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
26326
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Koslo
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Microsoft Word is required.
      Lab Component Recommended
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.

FON241LL: Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory – 1 credit

Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON241, Principles of Human Nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: FON241 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FON241 or Corequisites: FON241.

General Education Designations: SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
34694
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Smith
Open
1 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Internet Access Required
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15459
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jordan
  • A. Kern
Open
3 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26302
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Koslo
Open
1 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Lecture Component Recommended
      Software Required
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26303
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Koslo
Open
21 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      Lecture Component Recommended
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26304
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Ritzko
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Lecture Component Recommended
      Software Required
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor