Course Syllabus
Spring 2014
Course: BIOL 1383 Nutrition Instructor: Abby Bridges, MS, RDN/LD
Room: SE 8217 (TCC classes) Phone: 918-630-4832 (no texts, please)
Email:
Office Hours: by appointment
Days: M,T,R 8:20-9:15AM (Union campus)
T,R 2:00-3:20PM (TCC SE campus)
TCC Science & Mathematics Division
Room: SE 8125 Hours: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00 PM Phone: 918-595-7742
Textbook/Other Materials
Nutrition: An Applied Approach, by Janice Thompson & Melinda Manore with MyDiet Analysis software package (2nd edition or 3rd edition).
Use of Blackboard, Package of 3 x 5 note cards, Calculator (phone is fine), Stapler, 2 pocket folder
Catalog Description
An evaluation of basic composition of nutrients and accessory factors required for adequate human nutrition. Application of nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regimes.
Course Objectives
1. To relate the basic principles of nutrition to health.
2. To identify the processes by which foods are utilized by the body.
3. To provide everyday experiences and real world applications for nutritional theory.
4. To understand the cultural, psychological, ecological, and socio-economic factors applicable to food and the individual.
5. To identify the sources, characteristics, and functions of nutrients.
Teaching Methods
The method of instruction will be primarily lecture, class discussion, and out of class reading. Coursework may be supplemented by any or all of the following: in class/out of class activities, student presentations, videos, and handouts. Class notes and other material will be posted on Blackboard as needed.
Attendance
Attendance is essential for successful completion of the course. Attendance will be taken during each class period and will be considered in final grading. In the case of an unavoidable absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain assignments and/or lecture notes.
Union: Attendance will comprise approximately 10% of the course points.
TCC: Attendance will comprise approximately 5% of the course points.
More than the permitted number of unexcused absences will result in the student earning "0" points for semester attendance.
You may miss class up to: 3 class periods with no penalty. Missing one more than that and your grade will automatically drop by 5% Union or 3% TCC. For every class period missed beyond that, your overall class grade will drop another 1% for a maximum of another 5% (Union) or 2% (TCC).
Excused absences are reserved for family and/or personal emergencies (i.e. funerals, hospital stays). Students must bring documentation to the instructor. Normal doctor appointments and/or non-emergency absences will NOT be excused but will not affect your grade unless you miss more than 3 class periods. It is recommended that you do not schedule non-emergency appointments during any college course.
Union students: A few Union sponsored OFF-CAMPUS activities may be excused. However, on-campus activities (like drama practice, meetings, etc) are NOT excused even with an instructor's note. Union teachers are aware of your college commitments.
Calling in to Union and/or excusal notices from administrative offices do not satisfy college policy.
Assignments/Tests Due Dates
Assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class on the due date. PLEASE have the assignment ready to turn in prior to class. This means staple multiple pages! If your paper is not stapled, it may not be accepted! College level assignments should always be typed in 12 point font, double spaced, and in a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial. Use the following template for the heading on all assignments. This is all the information I want- NOTHING ELSE! Failure to follow my format my cause you to lose points.
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Your Name
Assignment name
Begin assignment here! Nutrition is so much fun. I will learn a lot in this class and apply it to my
real life (and you're double spacing). I like cookies!
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Late assignments will be lowered one letter grade (10%) and only accepted by the beginning of the next class period. Most assignments will be collected in class (hardcopy). Exams cannot be made up unless arrangements have been made with the instructor PRIOR to the scheduled exam.
Union Students: You have 1st hour on Wednesday and Friday specifically set aside as time to read, study, and do assignments for this class. You may use Union computer labs and common areas for this purpose. Not having a home computer/printer available is not an excuse to not do your college work.
Assigned Readings: Assigned readings are expected to be finished before or soon after class. Lecture courses are designed to help you understand/clarify the information in the chapter. We will not always have ample time to cover everything during class. Please be prepared by reading the chapter before or after class- if it's in the book, it's fair game for the test!
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
TL:DR- If you decide to quit this course, you MUST drop it officially. If you don't, you will get an "F" on your transcript.
Communications
Email: I will not receive email correspondence sent to a TCC address or sent through the blackboard website!
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC and/or Outlook” email address (ex:). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address, or sent to your preferred email address, and posted on Blackboard. You are expected to check Blackboard EVERYDAY for such announcements and updates.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). In the event that Union is closed, class will be cancelled.
General Education Goals: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. You are encouraged to ask questions and share your thoughts during class in a way that is productive and beneficial.
Please...
1. NO cell phones, IPods, or any other awesome gadget you may possess should be used during class! Your text messages can wait. Don’t check them in class- it’s rude! You may be asked to leave the classroom if your cell phone makes an appearance and you will receive no credit for attendance that day (unexcused absence). Repeated use of phones through the semester has negatively impacted student grades in the past.
2. The classroom will be a positive, respectful learning environment. Any behavior from a student that disrupts that environment will not be tolerated. This includes holding private conversations, doing work for other courses, and sleeping during class time. If you prefer to chat or nap or really should be completing other coursework, please do not bother coming to this class as you may be asked to leave and/or not receive attendance points. I do NOT tolerate rudeness and students are expected to be courteous to me and to other students before, during, and after class.
Email Etiquette
When writing to any instructor, your emails should have a professional tone with correct punctuation and grammar as well as contain a greeting, body, and a closing. You should always include a subject in the subject line (nutrition, nutrition student has question, TCC nutrition). On occasion, you may be sending a document attachment. It is expected that you type something in the email- do NOT just send the attachment with no explanation.
Ms. Awesome Instructor,
I am in your 12:00 nutrition course and I have a question about number 3 on the homework...
Attached is my assignment for Chapter 2...
Thank you,
Super Cool Student
Syllabus Changes: Changes to the syllabus should be expected as the semester progresses. Students will be notified in a reasonable timeframe of any changes.
Students with Disabilities: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864. If you have made arrangements for special test accommodations or extensions for assignments, you must let me know and provide me with the appropriate paperwork PRIOR to exams and due dates.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
§ Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
§ Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
§ Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;
§ Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
Plagiarism of published material, internet findings, and COPYING directly from other students are all forms of cheating! Assignments are to be in your own words... ALWAYS!
Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Tobacco Free College: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
Blackboard
Blackboard is an essential tool for success in this class. Students are REQUIRED to know what is on Blackboard. You simply log onto Blackboard, click on this class, and check for announcements on a daily basis. Although most announcements will be made in class, this is just another way to reinforce them, give updates, changes, and reminders. All major assignment sheets and chapter reviews will be available in the Content section. Grades will also be posted on Blackboard.
Evaluation Techniques
The instructor reserves the right to change, add to, delete, or alter the evaluation techniques and/or values at any time during this course. Students can contest grades up to 1 week after the grade has posted to Blackboard.
1. Exams: (300 points). There will be three exams including the final worth 100 points each. The final will not be comprehensive. WARNING: My tests are hard! You need to study the lecture notes and your text. Make up exams will only be allowed due to substantiated emergencies. Students should notify the instructor as soon as they know they will not be in class so arrangements can be made.
2. Nutrition Analysis: (150 points). Part 1: Students will keep a 5-day food record and generate reports via the MyDiet Analysis website. Students will evaluate their diet for proper nutrition and recommend changes based on their MyDiet reports. Details will be discussed when project is assigned. Part 2: Analysis of friend/family member.
3. Homework: (100 points). There will be approximately 6 homework assignments worth 20 points each. Your lowest homework will be dropped for a total of 5 recorded assignments.
4. Oral Presentation: (100 points). Students will be required to prepare and present a PowerPoint oral presentation on a topic approved by the instructor. Be prepared to answer questions on your topic. This assignment can be done individually or with a partner. More details will be provided. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their projects can be used on the TCC/Union computers. If you have a MAC computer, different operating system, newer/older version of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, you need to verify that your work can be accessed and opened on school computers BEFORE the due date. You can use the computer labs located on campus.
TCC: Science/Math Lab Room SE 8150
Mon-Thurs: 8:00AM-9:00PM Fri: 8:00AM-4:00PM Sat: 9:00AM-Noon
5. Grocery Store Trip: (100 points). Students will go to a grocery store to complete a label reading assignment/food assignment. Details will be discussed later.