BIOL 1322 402 - NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY I

Introduction

Fall 2017 Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

BIOL1322

Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Course Prefix & Number:

BIOL1322

Section Number:

402

Semester/Year:

FA 2017

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Time:Tues/THUR 12:30-1:50 PM

CORINTH RM314

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required

Contemporary Nutrition, 10th ed., Wardlaw

ISBN 9780078021374

 
             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Gregory M. Hines (Manny)

Campus/Office Location:

Associate Office Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

TBD

E-mail Address:

ghines@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

12:00 PM*

 

12:00 PM*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Or by appointment

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Lecture Learning Outcomes

1.    Apply nutritional knowledge to analyze personal dietary intakes, to plan nutritious meals using nationally established criteria to meet recommended goals, and to evaluate food labels and the validity of nutritional claims.

2.    Trace the pathways and processes that occur in the body to handle nutrients and alcohol through consumption, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage and waste excretion.

3.    Discuss functions, sources, deficiencies, and toxicities of macro- and micronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals.

4.    Apply the concept of energy balance and its influences at the physical, emotional, societal, and cellular level to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to correct energy imbalances.

5.    Utilize concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and knowledge about macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, ergogenics, and supplements and relate them to fitness and health.

6.    Describe health and disease issues related to nutrition throughout the life cycle, including food safety, corrective dietary modifications, and the influence of specific nutrients on diseases.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

5

550 Point Lecture Exams ( 150 Point Final Exam Cumulative)

550 points

             1

100 point Class Project

100 points

                 1

10 point BMR worksheet

10 points

                 1

10 point Food Labels worksheet

10 points

                 1

50 point diet analysis activity

50 points

 

 

720 points

 

Of the total points offered, 645 and above is an A; and 572 above is a B; and 500 above is a C; and above 428 is a D; less than 428 is an F. All exams and assignments must be taken on the day and time assigned by the instructor. Makeup of a test is allowed for any documented emergency. Other makeup tests will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. All make-up exams consist entirely of essay questions; it is to the student’s benefit to take the exam given in class.

 

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS____________________________________________________   

  • Lecture Exams: There will be a total of four lecture exams. Each exam will contain a number (50-70) of multiple-choice questions. Multiple choice questions need to be answered on the answer sheet. Each exam will also have multiple-choice, fill in the blanks, labeling, definitions and/or short essay. Each lecture exam is worth 100 points. The final exam is cumulative in nature. If you miss a lecture exam during the course, the make-up exam may be of a different format and must be scheduled within 2 days of your return to class. Lecture exams may only be made up for district policy “excused” absences.
  • Diet Analysis Activity: The diet analysis activity allows you to evaluate your own diet and exercise regiment. You will compare your personal nutrient intake to Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s). This activity is composed of three parts and will be explained in detail the first week of class. This activity is worth 50 points. Late food lists and reports will only be accepted up to two days late with a minimum deduction of 10 points off. Late questionnaires will not be accepted.
  • Group Project/Presentation:       There will be a group presentation during the course. This will be explained in detail the first week of class and will be worth 100 points of your total grade. NO LATE PRESENTATIONS will be accepted.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Week #

Date

General Description of Subject Matter

Chapter in Book

Weekly Activity

1

Aug 29

Aug 31

 

Introductions

1: What you Eat and Why

 

2

Sept 5

Sept 7

3: The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Diet Plan Submission due

3

Sept 12

Sept 14

Test #1

4: Carbohydrates

 

4

Sept 19

Sept 21

5: Lipids

6: Proteins

  

5

Sept 26

Sept 28

Test #2

2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

Bring Food Labels

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Oct. 3

Oct. 5

Food Label Activity

7: Energy balance and weight control

BMR Worksheet

 

 

7

Oct. 10

Oct. 12

Test #3

8: Vitamins

Team/Project Assignments

8

Oct. 17

Oct. 19

8: Vitamins

9: Water and Minerals

  

9

Oct. 24/26

 

14-16: Nutrition Pregnancy through Adulthood

  

10

Oct. 31

Nov. 2

Review/Group meetings

Test #4

  

11

Nov.7/9

Project Presentations

  

12

Nov 14/16

Project presentations

  

13

Nov 21

Project Presentations

  

14

15

Nov 28/30

Dec. 5/7

Project Presentations

Review for Final

  

 

Dec. 14

Final Examination (Test #5)

  

** Syllabus may change at the discretion of the instructor- dates are tentative

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.   Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____November 9, 2017_______.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________

 

          Communication

          Mathematics                       

          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

               Critical Thinking

               Communication

               Empirical and Quantitative

 

               Teamwork

               Personal Responsibility

               Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

               Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  • A zero on the test or assignment
  • A grade of ‘F’ for the course

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Lisa Bellows

Office Location:

Gainesville Science Building Office 408

Telephone Number:

940-668-4252

E-mail Address:

lbellows@nctc.edu

 

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