COURSE SYLLABUS
Introduction to Nutrition
Biology 111
3 credits
Instructor: Linda Fleming Summer, 2007
Course prerequisites: High School Biology, Biology 110, or permission of instructor
Course location (building/room number): online
Meeting time (days/hours): online
Textbooks and other required readings/computer software/materials/library reserve room:
NUTRITION- Concepts and Controversies, tenth edition by Sizer and Whitney
Office Location: online
Office Telephone: 860-343-5888 ext 7251
e-mail: lindafleming@snet.net
There is internal email built into the course. Please use that email whenever possible. Use the above email address in an emergency only (for example if WebCTVista is down and you must contact me).
Scope of course:
Biology 111 deals with the biology and chemistry of nutrients; how they are metabolized and the role they play in the human body. Topics to be discussed include dietary guidelines and trends, food safety, and labeling. A broad overview of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, and minerals will be presented.
Course Objectives:
After completing this introductory nutrition course, you will be able to:
· Interpret what the scientific facts tell us about nutrition and health;
· Understand why we eat what we eat;
· Explain the nutrition standards and guidelines;
· Describe the processes of digestion, absorption, and transport;
· Describe the major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and their roles in the body;
· Understand the concepts of energy balance and weight control;
· Recognize the relationship between physical fitness, health, and nutrition;
· Explain the relationship between diet and health
Evaluation (exams, term papers, projects, etc., and percentages towards final grades):
Grading will be based on a combination of weekly exams and class participation using the following guidelines:
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Weekly Quizzes: |
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50% of final grade |
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Class Participation: |
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50% of final grade |
Quizzes will have no time limit. You may use any references you like to answer the questions. The purpose of having no time limits on these quizzes is to encourage you to UNDERSTAND the concepts rather than just memorize terms without any understanding. Therefore, you are encouraged you to look at the quiz BEFORE you even read the chapter to see where you should be paying special attention. You can even print it out so you will have it while you are reading the chapter if that is helpful. You may enter and exit the quiz as many times as you like until you click on FINISH (just remember to save questions that you do answer before exiting each time). To receive credit, quizzes MUST be submitted during the appropriate session. See calendar for due dates.
Class participation will include at least 2 postings per session (although you are certainly welcome to add more!). Note that discussion is 40% of your final grade. This means that everyone is expected to make relevant replies to the discussion question and to classmates. To receive credit for participation, postings MUST be made during the appropriate session. See "Assignments" section of the course for more detail on discussions and the calendar for due dates.
Numerical grades and letter equivalents are as follows:
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A = 93-100 |
B =83-86 |
C =73-76 |
D = 63-66 |
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A- = 90-92 |
B-=80-82 |
C-=70-72 |
D-= 60-62 |
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B+= 87-89 |
C+=77-79 |
D+= 67-69 |
F = below 60 |
COURSE SCHEDULE
Due to the nature of a summer schedule, this course must be fast-paced. Please follow the schedule closely so you do not fall behind. Due dates are firm.
Note: For specific assignments and due dates, see "Assignments" section and "Calendar" in the online course.
Session 1 6/18-6/24 Chapter 2- Nutrition Tools- Standards and Guidelines
Session 2 6/25-7/1 Chapter 4- The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen
and Fiber
Session 3 7/2-7/8 Chapter 5- The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols
Session 4 7/9-7/15 Chapter 6- The Proteins and Amino Acids
Session 5 7/16-7/22 Chapter 7- The Vitamins
Session 6 7/23-7/29 Chapter 8- Water and Minerals
Session 7 7/30-8/2 Chapter11- Diet and Health
Note: An advantage of online courses is that there is some flexibility around when assignments are completed. This flexibility, however, does NOT extend past due dates. Due dates for all assignments are firm. This is necessary to make sure we are all discussing the same topic at the same time. Failure to post discussion comments and/or to submit quizzes is equivalent to missing class on campus. Make sure you check the "Calendar" often to be clear on our schedule. To view "Calendar" details for a particular day, click on the underlined date. It is suggested that you log on to the course often to keep informed. This approach will help you get the most out of class. A lively class discussion is both educational and fun. The more you participate, the more fun we will all have!
ADA Accommodations Statement
“Students with physical or learning disabilities who may require accommodations are encouraged to contact the Counseling Office. After disclosing, students are urged to discuss their needs with individual instructors. This should be done at the beginning of each semester. Instructors in conjunction with appropriate college officials will provide assistance and/or accommodations only to those students who have completed this process.”
Plagiarism & Academic Honesty Statement
“At Middlesex CTC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the Board of Trustees’ Proscribed Conduct Policy in Section 5.2.1 of the Board of Trustees’ Policy Manual. This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s idea(s) or phrase(s) and representing that/those idea(s) as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally.” (Board of Trustees’ Policy 5.2.1)