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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
15037
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Shaw
  • M. Jordan
Open
1 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
22 of 25 seats available
27678
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
2 of 25 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
6 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
2 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
12 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
15826
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jordan
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include FON Course Fee: $25.00
    • 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.
      Class 15826 costs include FON Course Fee: $25
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
25 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
5 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:
09/0210/13
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
5 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
32410
South Mountain
NCC 212 Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • P. Johnson
Open
11 of 25 seats available
33751
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
10/2112/12
Fall 2025
Tu
6:30PM – 8:30PM
  • N. Augustine
Open
1 of 20 seats available
26286
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
2 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Lab Component Recommended
      Microsoft Word is required.
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
26287
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Cain
Open
1 of 15 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.
26288
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
5 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.
26299
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Ritzko
Open
1 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Lab Component Recommended
      Microsoft Word is required.
    • Additional Notes: Enrollment in both a FON241 Lecture class and a FON241LL Laboratory class is required for Natural Sciences designation.
26300
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Sullivan-Holness
Open
1 of 15 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.
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
23 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.
  • Textbook info pending
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
25 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.
  • Textbook info pending
24399
Mesa
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Hamilton
Open
3 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 lori.hamilton@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.

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
11405
Scottsdale
Fitness/Wellness Ctr. FW 528
Hybrid In-Person
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M,W
12:30PM – 1:30PM
  • R. Martin III
Open
6 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FON Course Fee: $35.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33758
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
10/2312/12
Fall 2025
Th
6:30PM – 8:30PM
  • N. Augustine
Open
1 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
34694
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Smith
Open
2 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Internet Access Required
  • 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
4 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
20 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
15 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
15459
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jordan
  • A. Kern
Open
4 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
34542
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jordan
Open
10 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

FON298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
35302
Scottsdale
Arranged SCC
Independent Study
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Martin III
Open
5 of 5 seats available
  • Textbook info pending