Nutrition 10 - Syllabus

DESCRIPTION
An introductory course on human nutrition designed for students wanting practical information. Physiological, psychological and economic aspects of obtaining an adequate diet through the life cycle. Relationship of nutrients to health and physical fitness. Evaluation of current nutritional issues and controversies.

This section of Nutrition 10 is a Catalyst facilitated, on-line class. There will be no campus meetings for this class. Catalyst will be used to administer exams and for all course functions. If you do not have easy, reliable access to a computer with high speed internet and a current version of MS Word and QuickTime, are not comfortable testing online, using Catalyst, or learning independently, consider taking an on-campus class. The following URL will take you to the Catalyst orientation https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=first. No Catalyst tutorial will be provided as part of the class.

This class does NOT satisfy the nutrition requirement for De Anza College RN Nursing program. This class can satisfy the nutrition requirement for other nursing schools. Check with an academic advisor at the school to which you are applying.

PREREQUISITES
Eligibility for EWRT 1A or ESL 5, and eligibility for MATH 101 is advised.

NOTICE ON LEARNING DISABILITIES
If there are any students with a learning disability or physical challenge, you are entitled to any assistance you need to achieve your academic goals. De Anza College has an on-campus lab with talking computers, print enlargers, tactile maps of the campus, and other alternate learning options. If you or anyone you know would benefit from such a service, please call:
Disabled Student Services 408-864-8753
TTY number: 408-864-5650 or Relay System call 711

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: BARBARA LIECHTY

Barbara Liechty received her MPH in Community Health Education from San Jose State University and BS in Public and Community Health Education from the Arizona State University. Barbara is particularly interested in personal health and fitness, behavior change, community organizing, and political action. She has been an instructor at De Anza College for over twenty years.

Office Hours Held: On-line
Catalyst: https://catalyst.deanza.edu/
E-mail: liechtybarbara@fhda.edu
Website: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/liechtybarbara/

PURCHASE COURSE MATERIALS
De Anza College Bookstore
Purchase textbooks online at http://books.fhda.edu
Phone: General Information/408-864-8701; Textbook Information/408-864-8455

GETTING STARTED and REQUIREMENTS
Be prepared to spend approximately 8 hours per week reading, using, and studying course materials. More time may be necessary depending on English skills, study skills, and/or science background.

Enrolled or interested students should complete all pages of the on-line orientation <http://www.deanza.edu/distance/>.

Nutrition 10 requires that all enrolled students have easy, reliable access to an up-to-date computer and high speed internet that will allow access to Catalyst. A current version of MS Word and QuickTime are required to complete work.
Study the twenty chapters of the text using the resources on Catalyst.
Complete homework and quizzes and via Catalyst submit work for evaluation.
Take the three scheduled examinations on Catalyst.
Participate in on-line class learning opportunities.

OBJECTIVES
After completing the text reading and homework assignments, you should be able to:

Describe how food is digested, absorbed and metabolized and how the waste products are excreted.
Identify the major functions of the macro- and micro-nutrients as well as oxygen.
List good and practical food sources of the macronutrients.
Judge the effects of food choices on physical fitness and health.
Discuss the principles of energy balance and evaluate the use of various weight control diets to meet appropriate weight goals.
Evaluate current nutritional issues and controversies, including specific multicultural and global considerations.
Suggest appropriate diets to meet nutritional needs of self and other members of the family.

TESTING AND GRADING
Students who do not need special testing accommodations can take the three required exams from any location/from any computer that will allow access to Catalyst. Exams are open book and open note. Students have 60 timed minutes to take each exam.

Points for NUTRITION 10 Course Grade:
Three exams (50 each) = 150 points
Homework = 50 points
Participation = 20 points
Total possible points = 220

Grading Standard for NUTRITION 10 Course Grade (total points = 220):
A+ 220 - 215 points A 214 - 204 points A- 203 - 198 points

B+ 197 - 192 points B 191 - 182 points B- 181 - 176 points

C+ 175 - 170 points C 169 - 154 points

D+ 153 - 148 points D 147 - 138 points D- 137 - 132 points

F 131 points and below

Course Withdrawals: It is the student's responsibility to properly withdraw from the class. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to drop a student. According to College policy, the student must officially drop classes in which s/he no longer wishes to be enrolled. To drop or withdraw from the class, do so according to College policies and within posted dates (see schedule of classes and academic calendar). Students who do not drop the course, do not drop the course correctly, or do not drop the course in a timely manner will receive the grade earned to date.

Policy on Copying and Cheating: Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments are guilty of a serious violation of academic integrity standards and will be subject to substantial consequences which might include any or all of the following, and/or other consequences not listed here: a failing grade on the work in question or in the course; reduced credit for the work in question or a reduction in the course grade; being immediately dropped from the course; college disciplinary action and/or notation in the student's permanent record; being reported to college authorities.

Updated Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:48:22 AM by Barbara Liechty - liechtybarbara@fhda.edu
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