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Classes
Health 21
Nutrition 10
General Information
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Nutrition 10-Syllabus-Winter, 2012 
Contemporary Nutrition NUTR-010-.63Z, CRN 01508, 4.0 Units
Instructor: Barbara Liechty
Searchable Schedule of Classes: http://www.deanza.edu/schedule/
Academic Calendar: http://www.deanza.edu/calendar/
COURSE 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 an online course administered using Catalyst. 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 a course management system, or learning independently, consider taking an on-campus 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 you are a student with a learning disability or physical challenge, you are entitled to assistance to help you to achieve your academic goals. If you have a disability-related need for reasonable academic accommodations or services, it is your responsibility to provide the course instructor with a Test Accommodation Verification Form (also known as a TAV form) from Disability Support Services (DSS) or the Educational Diagnostic Center (EDC). Students are expected to give the instructor a minimum of five day's notice of their need for accommodations. For further information, contact:
Disabled Student Services 408-864-8753
TTY number: 408-864-5650 or Relay System call 711
Educational Diagnostic Center 408-864-8839
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
Nutrition An Applied Approach, Thompson, Janice, Third Edition, bundled with the MyPlate insert and Food Composition Table booklet. ISBN 0321782720. (required).
The DAC bookstore on campus and Premier Off Campus bookstore at the Oaks Shopping Center both have the correct textbook. If you buy online, be certain you purchase the correct edition of the text and that you have the MyPlate insert and the Food Composition Table booklet. You need and will reference both when testing. As well, study tools are matched with this edition of the text. Nutrition 10 does NOT require an access code. The class will be conducted in Catalyst.
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/>.
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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.
Minimum System Requirements Include:
current version of MS Word
Windows XP, OS X, or Vista
latest version of Firefox (required for testing)
latest version of Internet Explorer or Safari
latest Shockwave, Flash, and QuickTime
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Study the fifteen chapters of the textbook and accompanying In Depth sections using the study tools and resources on Catalyst.
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Complete homework and quizzes for evaluation as assigned.
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Take the three scheduled examinations on Catalyst.
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Participate in on-line class learning opportunities.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Evaluate a meal plan or diet for meeting the criteria of a 'Healthy Diet'
- Evaluate nutrition claims about dietary supplement, food, or diet for accuracy and health enhancing potential
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Distinguish between reliable nutrition information and popular claims.
- Explain criteria of a 'healthy diet'; psychological, cultural and economic influences on the implementation of a healthy diet.
- Describe the general physiological principles of nutrition.
- Outline the concept of energy balance; its relationship to body weight.
- Evaluate the role of diet on fitness, health and chronic diseases throughout the life cycle.
- Outline the major functions of the nutrients; identify food sources of the macronutrients and micronutrients; evaluate the choices based on psychological, cultural and economic considerations.
- Critically evaluate contemporary nutritional issues and apply to personal attitudes and food choices.
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 (5 exercises/quizzes = 10 points each)
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 and Attendance: 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.
Attendance is required. Students who do not submit required work or logon to the course site may be dropped during the drop with a 'W' period. The State guideline for excessive absence is absences in excess of one week's class meetings.
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.
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