Frederick Community College

Course Syllabus

HE 102-ONL5 Nutrition in a Changing World

Spring 2012, Second 8 Week Session

 

Class Begins:  3/26/12

Class Ends:  5/18/12

Last Day to Withdraw:  5/1/12

Meeting Date & Time: Room Online

 

Instructor Information

Instructor:   Daniel Fenyvesi M.S., R.D.

Office:   Allied Health Suite by Appointment

E-mail:  dfenyvesi@frederick.edu

Phone Number: 301-602-0559

 

Office Hours:  By appointment

Campus Mail Box Number:  none, all assignments must be turned in online

 

Course Information

Course: HE 102, Nutrition in a Changing World

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:  EN50A and EN52 or ESL 95 and ESL 99

Co-requisites: None

 

Course Description

Provides students with an understanding of basic nutrition principles and science to and explore nutritional concepts and trends.  Students in the course will be able to identify reliable nutrition information, use sound nutritional knowledge to manage their own care, and apply nutrition principles to promote a healthy personal lifestyle.

 

Core Learning Outcomes

1.      Students will demonstrate college-level communication skills.

Write and speak effective, organized, clear, and grammatically correct English appropriate for specific subject purpose and audience through: 

·        Oral presentations on nutrition related topics

·        Written assignments

Demonstrate an understanding of the critical role of listening by: Observing and evaluating peer speakers

2.      Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills by:

    • Evaluating facts and interpretations presented by the nutrition enhancement industry
    • Synthesizing, interpreting, and analyzing researched information from readings, research materials and discussions

3.   Students will make personal application of nutritional information.

Personal diet analysis and research will be required.

 

 

Additional Outcomes

This course will enable students to:

1.  Describe how to properly design individualized eating plans by utilizing diet planning principles, the USDA Food Guide, Healthy Eating Index, Exchange System and food labels; along with other food guide plans that incorporate personal food preferences.

2.  Explain the steps involved in metabolism and the ways energy is derived from carbohydrates, fat, and protein, including the consequences of consuming too much and too little energy.

3.  List functions, sources, deficiencies/toxicities associated with the various vitamins and minerals.

4.  State the benefits associated with physical activity, the components of a sound fitness or health program, and the fuels that are necessary for physical performance and daily activity.

 

Instructional Methods

Textbook: Students are expected to read the assigned reading in the text BEFORE discussion board open every Wednesday.

 

Internet Exploration/Media: Instructor will supplement text with internet and relevant media

How the Course is Organized

1. Course Learning Outcomes (in the Syllabus) are the major purposes of this course and what you are expected to be able to do by the end of the course.

2. Weekly Objectives (in the Assignments area, in each weekly folder) break the Course Learning Outcomes down for each week. This is a preview of what to learn in the chapters, class lecture and discussion for the week. Read the Weekly Focus carefully so you will know what to concentrate on.

3. Discussion board Participation. Worth 36% of your grade, this is critical. Use this to interact with students and show/share your knowledge. Don’t not use this board to vent, it is not a chat room, it is a serious place to discuss science, public health policy, and nutrition.

4.  Weekly Readings. You are expected to read the assigned chapters before the week of class begins in order to appropriately participate in online discussions.  

5. Writing Assignments, reinforce material in the textbook, encourages you to apply information learned in the text, provides opportunity for discovery and provides a practical side to your personal health education experience.

6. Exams. There are three exams that will be taken or turned in via Blackboard. Exams vary from multiple choice/TF format to applied learning essays. They are in a timed, open book format (essays are just open book), meaning you can use the text as reference but you MUST study and understand the material in order to do well. All exams are opened on Blackboard at Friday 5pm and closed Sunday 9pm.

7. Dietary Analysis Project – This project will help you analyze and apply information learned in class to your own nutritional needs/deficiencies

 

 

Text(s)

Nutrition for Healthy Living, 2nd Edition, Wendy J. Schiff, ISBN# 978-0-07-352273-9

The text is required for this course.

 

 

Progress Report

A fantastic feature of having a Blackboard site is that you have full access to your grades and can monitor your progress consistently. By the end of the 6th week of the semester (after exam 1), you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course with me if necessary and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, phone conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course.

 

 

 

Assessment Method

Tests / Papers / Projects

Point or Percentage Value

Final Grade Scale

 

Discussion Board

8 weeks @ 3% per week

 

Assignments 3 @ 7%

Personal Assessment 1 @ 3%

 

-Exam 1 -12%

-Exam 2 -12%

-Exam 3- 12%

 

-Final Project-1 @ 13%

 

 

 

24%

 

 

21%

6%

 

36%

 

 

13%

 

**do not go by points, I grade by weighted percentage.

 

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

F = 0%   - 59%

 

                      TOTAL

100%

 

 

Codes of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students are required to uphold the Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct. Students who violate either of these codes may receive a failing grade in the class.  Information about these codes and other student policies, procedures, and penalties is available on the Student Policy and Procedures web page at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx .

 

Student Services

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx

 

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx .

 

Participation Policy

(1)   Discussion board participation is mandatory.

(2)   You are also expected to check class announcements on our Blackboard companion site daily.  

(3)   In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course and will discuss options with instructor before deadlines.

 

 

Email Communication

All students will receive and be expected to use their FCC email address for their correspondence with faculty and staff at the college.  Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu.

 

 


Topical Outline

For details on weekly expectations and assignments and when assignments are due see our  Blackboard  Companion Site under the “Assignments” section for details each week. Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule; however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary. Additional dates, as published in the academic schedule of classes and listed below, may be required as make-up days for inclement weather.

 

Class

Subject

Content/Assignment

Week 1

The Basics of Nutrition

Dietary Analysis Project Introduced

Evaluating Nutrition Information/Planning Nutrition Diets

Personal Evaluation due by Sunday 9pm

Chapter 1,2, 3

Week 2

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

 

Assignment 1 Assigned

 

Chapters 4, 5

Week 3

Fats Assignment 2 Assigned

Exam 1 Opened on Friday, closed on Sunday at 9pm.

Chapter 6, exam on Chp 1-6

Week 4

Proteins, Vitamins Assignment 1 Due by Sunday no later than 9pm

 

 

Chapter 7, 8

Week 5

Minerals and Water

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Assignment 2 Due by Sunday no later than 9pm

 

Chapter 9, 10

 

 

Week 6

Nutrition for Physically Active Lifestyles, Food Safety Concerns.

Assignment 3 Assigned

Exam 2  on Chp 7- 10 Opened on Friday, closed on Sunday at 9pm.

 

Chapter 11

 

Week 7

Continue Food Safety & Technology

Nutrition for  Lifetime  

Assignment 3 Due by Sunday no later than 9pm

 

Chapter 12, 13

Week 8

Dietary Analysis Project Due by Sunday no later than 9pm

Exam 3 on Chp 11-13 Opened on Friday, closed on Sunday at 9pm.

 

Chapter 13