SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NUTRITION 150 – HUMAN NUTRITION
Fall 2009
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Web site:
Office Hrs:
Liz Campbell
SAM 313
(206) 587-4081
ecampb@sccd.ctc.edu
www.seattlecentral.org/faculty/ecampb/
M,T 11-12; M,T,Th 2:45-3:30 pm; other times by appointment
Class Hours:
M, T, TH 12-2:45pm
Course
Materials:
SAM 103
Understanding Nutrition, 11e Whitney & Rolfes. Available in Bookstore
Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan.
Calculator; For hour exams: Scantron cards #882 (unused, without nicks, tears or
folds) and #2 pencil with an eraser.
Course Description: This course is designed to study nutrition as it relates to the human body. This includes
looking at how our digestive, circulatory, and regulatory systems work and how we absorb and use nutrients in our
cells and tissues. We will discuss dietary requirements for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals,
and the role our food choices and eating habits play in maintaining health and fitness at different stages in our
lives. There will also be exploration of where our food comes from, how it is produced and processed.
Course outcomes: Students will be able to:
 Demonstrate basic understanding of nutritional needs and the activity of our digestive, circulatory and
regulatory systems as the body uses nutrients
 Locate, evaluate, and communicate information
 Make informed decisions about diet and health issues
Course Expectations: You are responsible for your own learning. You are expected to read the assigned
material and answer study questions prior to class discussion of each topic. In order to participate in class you
must complete the assignment so you are prepared to discuss topics with your colleagues. Budget at least 1.5
hours of preparation time per class hour. Be attentive and involved in classroom activities every day. Some
assignments will be announced in class and will require active class participation; some involve small group
activities. Reading assignments may be checked by Liz at the beginning of class on the day they are due. You
will not get credit for reading assignments unless they are completed on time.
Get acquainted with your classmates and exchange email addresses and phone numbers. Ask yourself questions
as you study. . Find something that interests you in each topic. Seek help from students and the instructor if you
need it. The more effort and enthusiasm you put into this course, the more you will get out of it.
Respect each other as individuals and learners. Disorderly behavior and impolite language will not be tolerated.
Be on time for class and ready to work for the entire class period. Arriving late and leaving early are
disruptive.
Avoid plagiarism. Do not copy other students' work or allow other students to copy yours. Do not copy material
from any printed material or websites without acknowledging the source. This is considered cheating and will
result in a zero on the assignment and possibly a report to the Vice President of Student Services.
Assignments must be turned in by their due dates. If you get sick, stay at home, and keep in touch with Liz by
phone or email. I will accept one unexcused late assignment using the "No questions asked - No
excuses given" coupon (no later than 7 days after the due-date). Ask me when you need your coupon.
It is your responsibility to pick up/download a copy of all handouts and study questions. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to get the assignments and announcements from another student so you complete the work
promptly. Make sure you have the names and phone numbers/email addresses of some other students so that
you can contact them and keep up with assignments.
Before coming into the classroom, silence and put away all electronic devices.
NOTE: The ADA is designed to ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access
academic programs and successfully complete their studies. Any student with special needs must bring
documentation to the Disability Support Services office on the campus before any academic adjustments
will be made. Any contacts and/or information will remain strictly confidential.
If you need course accommodations based on a documented disability or have any
emergency medical information, or need special arrangements in case the building must
be evacuated, please make an appointment with me and inform me of your needs.
STUDY HELP: Seek assistance if you are having difficulty with any aspect of the course. I am available during
office hours and by appointment to help students. I strongly recommend that you form study groups. Form a study
group. Discussing class work with other students will help you learn the material. Trying to explain material to
others is a good way to see if you understand it. SAM study areas, the library, the atrium and eateries on
Broadway are all good spots to work on nutrition.
On reserve in the library is a copy of the textbook, Understanding Nutrition 11th ed. and a copy of the 10th ed.
Diet Analysis Assignments:
3-day food record will be done at the beginning of the quarter and analyzed on a computer program
accessible from any computer. Instructions on use of the program will be given in class.
Self-study: Once the 3-day food record has been processed, you will do a self-study. The information for
this study will be based on the data that came from the computer program. The due date will be found in the
schedule.
Diet Critique: You will identify problems or deficiencies from the self study analysis and come up with a 3day diet which meets suggested dietary guidelines..
QUIZZES: Quizzes worth about 5 points each are given at the beginning of class on Mondays and may appear
spontaneously on other days. Missed quizzes cannot be made up for any reason. If you are late for class, you
will not be given extra time.
EXAMS: There are four exams (about 50 points each) covering material from lecture and lab. The 4th exam may
include material from the entire course. Tests must be taken at the specified date and time. Any change in
exam date will be announced in class. Contact Liz if an emergency prevents you from getting to the exam.
There are no exam make-ups except for extreme emergencies.
OTHER LEARNING TOOLS: Study questions for each chapter are on my website. Use them to focus your
reading. I may assign questions for you to answer in writing and bring to class. I highly recommend you write
out answers to all the questions as part of your studying.
There will also be other in-class and homework assignments assigned during the quarter.
GRADES: Your grade is determined by your performance on quizzes, exams, and assignments. You must have
a passing average (60%) on hour exams in order to pass the class.
Grading scale
95 - 100%= A
90 – 94% = A80 - 89% = B- to B+
70 - 79% = C- to C+
60 - 69% = D- to D+
4.0
3.5 - 3.9
2.5 - 3.4
1.5 - 2.4
0.7 - 1.4
I = Incomplete. Student performed at passing level but did not complete course requirements. To remove, course
work must be completed during the following quarter. Request I grade prior to final examination.
NC = No Credit. Student did not fulfill the course requirements. Students in good standing (i.e., a passing grade)
may request NC from an instructor prior to the final examination. This grade is granted at the instructor's
discretion.
W = Withdrawal. Student requested grade. Last date to withdraw is Nov. 20.