Nutrition Course Syllabus

Tulsa Community College

Fall Semester 2009

Course & Section: Bio 1383-308 Nutrition

Instructor: Marcia A. Curley, RD/LD

Call Number: 12400

Date and Time: Aug 17 – Dec 11; Fridays, 1:00-3:50pm

Room Number: SEC Room 8217

Division: Science and Mathematics, Room 8125, 918-595-7742

Office: Academic and Campus Services, SE Campus Room 2202

Phone: 595-7673—leave messages only

E-Mail:

Other Communication Tools: MyTCC email and Blackboard

Course Prerequisites: None

Textbooks and Other Materials: Nutrition: An Applied Approach, 2nd Edition, Thompson and Manore, with the MyDietAnalysis 3.0 access code. Access codes may be purchased separately at www.mydietanalysis.com Chapter Outlines, Chapter Quizzes, and other course documents are located on Blackboard.

Catalog Description: This course is an evaluation of basic composition of nutrients and accessory factors required for adequate human nutrition. Students will learn the application of nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regimes.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

· Relate the basic principles of nutrition to health.

· Identify the sources, characteristics, and functions of nutrients.

· Identify the processes by which foods are utilized by the body.

· Develop an awareness of how nutrition contributes to wellness and quality of life.

Teaching Methods: This course is primarily a lecture course with discussion and other class participation activities included. In order to create an optimal learning experience, the student is encouraged to be an active participant in all discussions and activities. Lecture will be supplemented with PowerPoint slides, videos, and other activities. The student is responsible for all material in lecture unless otherwise advised. The student is responsible for all textbook material in the chapters that are covered in lecture.

Students with Disabilities: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.

Evaluation Techniques: The final grade will be determined according to the following system:

· 4 Exams = 400 points

If, for any reason, a student is unable to take a lecture exam, student may make-up the exam during the last week of the semester; i.e., Dec 7-11. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor regarding make-up exams.

· 3-Day Dietary Analysis = 100 points

Using the online MyDietAnalysis 3.0 program, students will conduct a dietary analysis on their food consumption during a 3-day period. A written summary should be included with your reports. More details for this assignment are posted on my Blackboard site.

If you purchased a new textbook, you received an access code for the MyDietAnalysis website.

If you purchased a used textbook, you may purchase an access code for $15.00 on the website.

The website is www.mydietanalysis.com

· The “Diet” Paper = 100 points

Each student will research a current weight-loss diet plan. Paper should include an overview of the diet; pros and cons of the diet; discussion of any pertinent research; and the student’s conclusion of the diet’s effectiveness. Each student will give a verbal presentation of their report which should be supported by a PowerPoint (or comparable program) presentation. (Student should submit a copy of the PowerPoint Slides with the written report.) Written report should be a minimum of 750 words. Report should be submitted in MLA format. Evaluation of the presentation will be based on the following guidelines:

§ Thoroughness, neatness, and accuracy of the written information

· 50%

§ Quality of the verbal presentation of the material

· 50%

· Any other activities and/or assignments the instructor deems appropriate. Approximately = 150 points

· Total Points Possible plus any other activities or assignments 750 points

Grading Scale: Final grades will be according to a percentage of the total points as follows:

A 100 - 89.5%

B 89.4 – 79.5%

C 79.4 – 69.5%

D 69.4 – 59.5%

F 59.4% and below

In the event there is any question or dispute about a grade or completion of an assignment, it is advisable for students to keep all graded work in a notebook until the completion of the semester. Additionally, it is recommended that students check Blackboard on a regular basis to view grades and keep up with their grade point average in class.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class regularly. Please make every effort to be in class. Missed notes, handouts, assignments, and any other materials covered are the responsibility of the student. Students who miss 3 hours of class time or less will receive 10 points extra credit. If a student misses roll call, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor that they are present.

Extra Credit: Students may earn an additional 10 extra credit points by having a mini check-up done by the TCC nurse or their own physician. This check-up must include: blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose testing. Weight, eye and hearing exams, and triglycerides are optional but recommended. You must fast completely for 2 hours prior to testing. Please schedule your appointment at 595-7769.

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

Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. 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.

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. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.

Communications:

a. Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: ). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.

b. 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).

Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct: 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 request to the Dean of Student Services.

Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

Tentative Class Schedule:

Aug 21 /

Review Syllabus

Chapter 1—The Role of Nutrition in Our Health / Aug 28 / Chapter 1-continued
Chapter 2—Planning a Healthy Diet
Sept 4 / Chapter 2-continued
Chapter 3—Are We Really What We Eat? / Sept 11 / Chapter 3-continued
Chapter 4—Carbohydrates: Bountiful Sources of Energy and Nutrients
Sept 18 / Exam #1-Chapters 1-3
Chapter 4-continued / Sept 25 / 3-Day Diet Analysis Due
Chapter 5—Fat: An Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrient
Oct 2 / Chapter 6—Protein: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues / Oct 9 / Exam #2—Chapters 4-6
Chapter 8—Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function
Oct 16 / Work on Research Paper & Presentation / Oct 23 / Chapter 9—Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
Oct 30 / Chapter 10—Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health / Nov 6 / Exam #3—Chapters 8-10
Chapter 11—Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Nov 6—Last day to W/D with a “W”
Nov 13 / Diet Research Papers Due Verbal Presentations Due
Chapter 11—continued / Nov 20 / Chapter 12—Nutrition and Physical Activity
Nov 27 / No Classes—Thanksgiving Holiday / Dec 4 / Chapter 14—Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers
Dec 11 / Exam #4—Chapters 11,
12, & 14

This schedule is tentative and may be altered or added to by the instructor at any time with a written or verbal revision to the students.

Prepared by Marcia A. Curley, August 17, 2009.