HSES 330 Principles of Nutrition and Health
Spring 2007, Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-5:15 PM, Robinson Room 252
Instructor: Randy Bird, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
Email: rbird@ku.edu
Phone: 864-1846
Mailbox: Robinson 161
Required Text: Perspectives in Nutrition (7th Edition), Wardlaw, M. Kessel, McGraw Hill
Publisher
Other Required Materials: Blackboard Access – http://courseware.ku.edu You must have a
KU email account to access blackboard. Announcements, assignments, and handouts
will be posted on blackboard regularly. If you are unsure how to access blackboard,
please see the instructor
School of Education Mission Statement:
The primary mission of the School of Education is to prepare leaders in education and human
services fields. As stated in the School Code:
Within the University, the School of Education serves Kansas, the nation, and the
world by (1) preparing individuals to be leaders and practitioners in education and
related human service fields, (2) expanding and deepening understanding of
education as a fundamental human endeavor, and (3) helping society define and
respond to its educational responsibilities and challenges.
The components that frame this mission for our initial and advanced programs are Research and
Best Practice, Content Knowledge, and Professionalism.
Course Objectives
Upon course completion, students should be able to:
1. Recognize the principles of nutrition, and nutrition’s relationship to physical and mental
health.
2. Apply nutritional concepts to improve personal food choices & eating behaviors
3. Analyze the nutritional content of diets and make recommendations for improvement.
4. Recognize nutritional trends, weight control principles, and diet-health issues.
5. Understand adequate vitamin and mineral requirements in health and disease states.
6. Understand the relationship between exercise and metabolism in maintaining optimum
weight and reducing body fat.
Course Credit/Design
The course may include lecture, discussion, videos, guest speakers, homework assignments,
quizzes, and exams. Students are responsible for information in the powerpoint notes, and any
additional topics covered in lecture.
Course Policies
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LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Do assignments early in case of computer
problems or other unfortunate circumstances.
Assignments must be typed and turned in as a hardcopy at the beginning of class on the day
that the assignment is due. Emailed assignment are accepted in case of illness ONLY IF
THEY ARE EMAILED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS AND A SIGNED
DOCTOR’S NOTE IS PROVIDED AT THE NEXT CLASS.
Make-up exams will only be administered and scheduled for absences excused prior to the
exam date. (Approval subject to the discretion of the instructor.) If you are ill on the day of
the exam, you must email me prior to the exam time (4:00pm) and provide me with a signed
doctor’s note in order to be able to make up the exam.
You must arrive to class on time.
PLAGARISM AND CHEATING ARE SERIOUS OFFENSES AND MAY BE PUNISHED
BY FAILURE ON THE EXAM, PAPER, PROJECT, FAILURE IN THE COURSE;
AND/OR EXPULSION FROM THE UNIVERSITY. BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE ACADEMIC
MISCONDUCT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
NOTE: If you have any conditions such as a physical or learning disability that will require
academic accommodations, please notify me in the first two days of the course. The staff of
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), 135 Strong, 785-864-2620, coordinates
accommodations and services for KU courses. If you have a disability for which you may
request accommodation in KU classes, and have not contacted them, please do so as soon as
possible.
EDUCATION MAJORS: THIS REQUIRED COURSE, AS APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION FACULTY, MEETS ONE OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION
(NCATE), AND PROGRAM APPROVAL (KSDE) AS STATED ON THE COURSE SYLLABUS.
STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THIS COURSE WILL BE PREPARED TO MEET
THE COMPETENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LICENSURE STANDARDS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS COURSE.
Evaluation Criteria:
Grade ranges are determined on the performance of the following activities:
1. Exams – Four exams will be given, worth 100 points each. Exams will include material
from lecture, guest speakers, videos, and material from the text. Students are responsible for
material from the text that we don’t cover in class. (400 points)
2. Assignments – Three assignments will be posted on blackboard under “Assignments”. Due
dates are found on the course calendar. (150 points)
3. In-class Assignments – Class attendance and participation is required and will be reflected
in the final grade. Periodic unannounced activities will be given for the purpose of
evaluation as well as attendance. Do not underestimate the importance of these points on
your final grade (50 points)
Total Points = 600 (+/- will not be given in this class)
537 – 600
477 – 536
417 – 476
357 – 416
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Tentative Course Outline
(Schedule is subject to change, which will be announced in class.)
Date
Tuesday, January 23
Thursday, January 25
Tuesday, January 30
Thursday, February 1
Tuesday, February 6
Assignment 1 Due
Thursday, February 8
Tuesday, February 13
EXAM 1
Thursday, February 15
Tuesday, February 20
Thursday, February 22
Tuesday, February 27
Thursday, March 1
Tuesday, March 6
Assignment 2 Due
Thursday, March 8
Tuesday, March 13
EXAM 2
Thursday, March 15
NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK
Tuesday, March 20
NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK
Thursday, March 22
Tuesday, March 27
Thursday, March 29
Tuesday, April 3
Thursday, April 5
Tuesday, April 10
Assignment 3 Due
Thursday, April 12
Tuesday, April 17
EXAM 3
Thursday, April 19
NO CLASS
Tuesday, April 24
Thursday, April 26
Tuesday, May 1
Thursday, May 3
Tuesday, May 8
Thursday, May 10
FINAL EXAM – NOT Comprehensive
Friday, May 18