NUTR 202 503 syllabus
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NUTR 202 – FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN NUTRITION Fall 2015 – Section 503 (3 credits) INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca A Creasy, PhD, NSCA-CPT Office: 104 Cater-Mattil Hall Phone: 979-458-4642 Email: [email protected] Skype: Creasy_NUTR202_TAMU Office Hours:
Mondays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (walk-in / call-in) Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (walk-in / call-in) Please email Mrs. Nadia Payne [email protected] to schedule Skype and Google Hangout appointments during office hours to ensure that instructor will be online.
COURSE ASSISTANT: Ms. Aimee Reyes Office: 121 Cater-Mattil Hall Office Hours:
Email: [email protected]
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (by appointment)
COURSE INFORMATION: Time and Location: 2:45 PM – 3:35 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays 115 Kleberg Center Course Description: This course focuses on principles of nutrition with application to the physiologic needs of individuals; food sources of nutrients and selection of an adequate diet; formulation of Dietary Reference Intakes; and nutritional surveillance. (Prerequisite: None) Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to 1. Describe the basic science and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 2. Summarize basic physiology and biochemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. 3. Identify nutrient sources and consequences of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. 4. Select individual foods and food combinations that meet Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and MyPlate guidelines. 5. Explain major nutrition-related concerns throughout the life cycle. 6. Discuss the impact of diet and lifestyle on weight management and consequences of being at an unhealthy weight. 7. Evaluate personal dietary adequacies and inadequacies and formulate strategies to improve nutrient intake based on DRIs and MyPlate guidelines.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
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Required Text and Materials: 1. Allred CD, Turner ND and Geismar KS (2016). Nutrition: Real People, Real Choices (3rd edition). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. Textbook comes with access code for NutriWellness diet analysis software. •
The book may be purchased bound (ISBN 9781465280275) or as an eBook (ISBN 9781465285720) directly from Kendall-Hunt Publishing. To purchase online visit https://www.kendallhunt.com/allred/.
2. i>clicker© or i>clicker2© •
Students are expected to have i>clicker© device for quizzes by the September 15 course meeting.
Course Website: This course will use the eCampus System http://ecampus.tamu.edu. Announcements; lecture outlines; grades; study guides; and supplementary readings/resources from journals, government websites, and other nutrition-related media will be available in the eCampus system. Students are strongly encouraged to check this site frequently. COURSE ASSIGNMENTS, GRADING AND SCHEDULE: Exams: Three multiple choice exams, worth 100 points each, will be given during the semester to assess student learning. Instructor will provide student with Scantron answer forms for exams. Use of Graphing calculators, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, and other electronic or battery-operated devices are strictly prohibited during exams. These devices should be stored in backpacks, purses or other location outside of exam area. Students found in violation of this policy will receive a grade of zero on the respective exam. Dates of all exams are listed in the course outline. If it becomes necessary to change the date of an exam, students will be given a minimum of a 7-day notice. Notification will be given to students via in-class, email and eCampus announcements. Exam forms and Scantron answer sheets are not returned to students. However, exam forms, Scantron sheets, and answer keys may be viewed during instructor’s office hours. Students will have 2 weeks from the date the exam is administered to contest exam questions or scores. Make-up exams: Students and instructors alike experience emergencies, life events, religious holidays and university activities. Therefore, make-up exams will be given for University authorized absences. If it becomes necessary to miss an exam, students are responsible for arranging an alternate date with instructor to make up the exam. Proper documentation within the described time frame (per section 7.3 of Student Rule 7) of the absence is required before a make-up exam can be scheduled. Make-up exams will cover the same topics and learning objectives as the original exam but may be given in a different format, including fillin-the blank, short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Make-up exams must be completed within 30 days from the last day of the initial absence. Diet Analysis Project: The course will include one required assignment, the Diet Analysis Project, worth 100 points. A detailed description of the project will be posted on eCampus. The Diet Analysis Project is due on or before the date and time listed in the course outline. Ten points will be deducted per day for late projects.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
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Mini-learning assessments: Mini-learning assessments will be given in class throughout the semester using i>clicker devices. These mini-assessments will be unannounced and will serve as a tool to indicate student comprehension and instructor’s teaching effectiveness. Questions asked on mini-assessments will come from in-class discussions and assigned readings. A total of 25 points (5 mini-assessments worth 5 points each) toward the final grade can be earned from these mini-assessments. To allow for technical problems and unexcused absences, a minimum of 7 mini-learning assessments will be given during the semester. Learning Outcomes Assessment Due Date
10/08/2015 11/05/2015 12/03/2015 12/16/2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Assignment/Exam Exams Exam 1 (Ch. 1 – Ch. 5) Exam 2 (Ch. 6 – Ch. 9) Exam 3 (Ch. 10 – Ch. 14) Final Exam (Ch. 1 – Ch. 17)
Possible Points
Points Earned
100 100 100
150
Projects 10/22/2015 5:00 PM
Diet Analysis Project
100
Mini-Learning Assessments
25
Total
575
Tentative Grading Scale A = 515 - 575 points B = 457 – 514 points C = 400 – 456 points D = 342 – 399 points F = clicker© to all class periods and keep extra batteries in a purse or backpack. The i>clicker© devices will be used for graded and non-graded mini-learning assessments and class surveys.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
NUTR 202 – FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN NUTRITION Fall 2015 – Section 503 (3 credits) INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca A Creasy, PhD, NSCA-CPT Office: 104 Cater-Mattil Hall Phone: 979-458-4642 Email: [email protected] Skype: Creasy_NUTR202_TAMU Office Hours:
Mondays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (walk-in / call-in) Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (walk-in / call-in) Please email Mrs. Nadia Payne [email protected] to schedule Skype and Google Hangout appointments during office hours to ensure that instructor will be online.
COURSE ASSISTANT: Ms. Aimee Reyes Office: 121 Cater-Mattil Hall Office Hours:
Email: [email protected]
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (by appointment)
COURSE INFORMATION: Time and Location: 2:45 PM – 3:35 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays 115 Kleberg Center Course Description: This course focuses on principles of nutrition with application to the physiologic needs of individuals; food sources of nutrients and selection of an adequate diet; formulation of Dietary Reference Intakes; and nutritional surveillance. (Prerequisite: None) Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to 1. Describe the basic science and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 2. Summarize basic physiology and biochemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. 3. Identify nutrient sources and consequences of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. 4. Select individual foods and food combinations that meet Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and MyPlate guidelines. 5. Explain major nutrition-related concerns throughout the life cycle. 6. Discuss the impact of diet and lifestyle on weight management and consequences of being at an unhealthy weight. 7. Evaluate personal dietary adequacies and inadequacies and formulate strategies to improve nutrient intake based on DRIs and MyPlate guidelines.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
2
Required Text and Materials: 1. Allred CD, Turner ND and Geismar KS (2016). Nutrition: Real People, Real Choices (3rd edition). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. Textbook comes with access code for NutriWellness diet analysis software. •
The book may be purchased bound (ISBN 9781465280275) or as an eBook (ISBN 9781465285720) directly from Kendall-Hunt Publishing. To purchase online visit https://www.kendallhunt.com/allred/.
2. i>clicker© or i>clicker2© •
Students are expected to have i>clicker© device for quizzes by the September 15 course meeting.
Course Website: This course will use the eCampus System http://ecampus.tamu.edu. Announcements; lecture outlines; grades; study guides; and supplementary readings/resources from journals, government websites, and other nutrition-related media will be available in the eCampus system. Students are strongly encouraged to check this site frequently. COURSE ASSIGNMENTS, GRADING AND SCHEDULE: Exams: Three multiple choice exams, worth 100 points each, will be given during the semester to assess student learning. Instructor will provide student with Scantron answer forms for exams. Use of Graphing calculators, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, and other electronic or battery-operated devices are strictly prohibited during exams. These devices should be stored in backpacks, purses or other location outside of exam area. Students found in violation of this policy will receive a grade of zero on the respective exam. Dates of all exams are listed in the course outline. If it becomes necessary to change the date of an exam, students will be given a minimum of a 7-day notice. Notification will be given to students via in-class, email and eCampus announcements. Exam forms and Scantron answer sheets are not returned to students. However, exam forms, Scantron sheets, and answer keys may be viewed during instructor’s office hours. Students will have 2 weeks from the date the exam is administered to contest exam questions or scores. Make-up exams: Students and instructors alike experience emergencies, life events, religious holidays and university activities. Therefore, make-up exams will be given for University authorized absences. If it becomes necessary to miss an exam, students are responsible for arranging an alternate date with instructor to make up the exam. Proper documentation within the described time frame (per section 7.3 of Student Rule 7) of the absence is required before a make-up exam can be scheduled. Make-up exams will cover the same topics and learning objectives as the original exam but may be given in a different format, including fillin-the blank, short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Make-up exams must be completed within 30 days from the last day of the initial absence. Diet Analysis Project: The course will include one required assignment, the Diet Analysis Project, worth 100 points. A detailed description of the project will be posted on eCampus. The Diet Analysis Project is due on or before the date and time listed in the course outline. Ten points will be deducted per day for late projects.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
3
Mini-learning assessments: Mini-learning assessments will be given in class throughout the semester using i>clicker devices. These mini-assessments will be unannounced and will serve as a tool to indicate student comprehension and instructor’s teaching effectiveness. Questions asked on mini-assessments will come from in-class discussions and assigned readings. A total of 25 points (5 mini-assessments worth 5 points each) toward the final grade can be earned from these mini-assessments. To allow for technical problems and unexcused absences, a minimum of 7 mini-learning assessments will be given during the semester. Learning Outcomes Assessment Due Date
10/08/2015 11/05/2015 12/03/2015 12/16/2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Assignment/Exam Exams Exam 1 (Ch. 1 – Ch. 5) Exam 2 (Ch. 6 – Ch. 9) Exam 3 (Ch. 10 – Ch. 14) Final Exam (Ch. 1 – Ch. 17)
Possible Points
Points Earned
100 100 100
150
Projects 10/22/2015 5:00 PM
Diet Analysis Project
100
Mini-Learning Assessments
25
Total
575
Tentative Grading Scale A = 515 - 575 points B = 457 – 514 points C = 400 – 456 points D = 342 – 399 points F = clicker© to all class periods and keep extra batteries in a purse or backpack. The i>clicker© devices will be used for graded and non-graded mini-learning assessments and class surveys.
Dr. Rebecca A Creasy
NUTR 202 – Section 503
Fall 2015
