WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
PLAINVIEW CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to
educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and
distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God
and humankind.
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: BIOL 2305-section; NUTRITION
TERM:
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OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING AND LOCATION:
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Science of nutrition; references to nutritional needs
in clinical situations; role of nutrition in human growth and development and
needs change during the life cycle; designed for pre-nursing students and does
not meet the laboratory life science general education requirements.
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 1400, CHEM 1401 or BIOL 2408.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Choose from the official booklist
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Interpret the food guide pyramid and Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
models as methods of guiding food choices.
Interpret and use the nutritional information on food labels to make
informed food choices.
Explain the fundamentals of nutrition and list the function and food
sources of these nutrients.
Assess nutritional status and plan diets to meet personal goals based on
knowledge of what constitutes and adequate diet for a normal, healthy
adult.
Discuss the consequences of an over- and under-supply of the energy
nutrients, and the major vitamins and minerals.
Describe recommended measures to prevent and/or treat obesity,
cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and diabetes.
Discuss the current theories related to eating disorders.
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Describe the relative effectiveness of diets and exercise in successful
weight control.
Describe changing nutrient needs throughout the lifecycle.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to make class attendance a priority. All absences
must be explained to the instructor who will decide whether the work
missed may be made up. An absence will be recorded when a student
fails to return after an allowed break time during the process of an
extended class. Any student who misses 25% of the scheduled class
meetings may be dropped from the course.
Materials accepted by the instructor after the due date may receive a tenpoint penalty.
No make-up exams shall be given unless arrangements are made in
advance of foreseen absences, emergencies excepted at the discretion of
the instructor.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist
University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per
university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic
dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from
the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the
policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a
disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of
students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation
requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any
request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Class attendance, completion of reading assignments from the textbook and
participation in class discussions will be necessary in order to meet the course
objectives.
COURSE EVALUATION
UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM
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90 - 100
B
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80 - 89
C
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70 - 79
D
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60 - 69
F
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BELOW 60
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INCOMPLETE*
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WITHDRAWAL
* A grade of incomplete is given only if circumstances beyond the
student’s control prevented completion of work during the semester
enrolled and attendance requirements have been met. This grade is
changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular
semester, otherwise, it becomes an “F”.
TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Five exams will be given during the course of the program. These will
constitute sixty-five percent (65%) of the course grade. Assignments will
constitute fifteen percent (15%) of the course grade. The comprehensive
exam at the end of the semester will count twenty percent (20%) of the
course grade.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against
prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that
he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade
given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described
in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced
placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are
limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered
at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a
course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice
President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for
review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more
proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
I.
The Role of Nutrition in Our Health
Super Size Me
Designing a Healthful Diet
The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?
II.
Carbohydrates
Fat
Proteins
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Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health
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Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Disordered Eating
Food Safety and Technology
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Nutrition: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life
Nutrition: Childhood and Late Adulthood
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned
to this course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of
academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved.
Last revised: 03/17/15