Biology, Natural Science
Southeast College
BIOL 1322 – Basic Nutrition
CRN 88306 - Southeast (Fraga) Campus – 2nd Summer Term (7-9 to 8-10, 2012)
Lecture - Fraga, Room 225 | 7:45 am – 12:30 pm | Tue/Thu
3 credit course / 9½ hr per week / 5 weeks / 45 hr per term
Instructor: Joseph Dasso, MD, PhD
Instructor Contact Information:
Phone: 713-718-7056 (leave message with Maria Vasquez)
Email: joseph.dasso@hccs.edu
Office location and hours: I will be available 30 minutes after class Tuesdays and
Thursdays if you wish to meet with me. If this time is not good for you, make an
appointment to see me. Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that
you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a
poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very
important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics.
Course Description
BIOL 1322 –The main objective of this course is to teach you the fundamental principles
of nutrition. You will study sources and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins and minerals, and the recommended intake levels of these nutrients. You will
analyze your own diet as to how well you meet these recommendations for healthy
eating.
This course incorporates the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing,
speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy.
Prerequisites: You must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342
concurrently) and be placed into college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349
concurrently)
Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes in this syllabus to
accommodate unforeseen curcumstances. You will be informed of these changes within
a reasonable time period.
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Five Week Calendar
Week/Date
Topic/Textbook Chapter(s)
July 10 Tue
Intro to Course
Ch 1 Nutrition Overview
Ch 2 Dietary Guidelines
July 12 Thu
Ch 3 Digestion
Ch 4 Carbohydrates
July 17 Tue
Exam 1
Ch 5 Lipids
July 19 Thu
Ch 6 Proteins
Ch 7 Vitamins
July 24 Tue
Exam 2
Ch 8 Water and Minerals
July 26 Thu
Ch 9 Energy Balance and Weight
Ch 10 Nutrition and Physical Activity
July 31 Tue
Exam 3
Ch 11 Nutrition and Pregnancy/Infancy
Aug 2 Thu
Ch 12 Nutrition for Each Age Group
Ch 13 Food Safety
Ch 14 Global Nutrition
Review
Aug 7 Tue
Aug 8 Wed
7:45 am
Important Dates:
Final Exam
July 10 Last day for drop/add/swap
July 30 Last day for withdrawals
Instructional Materials
TEXT: Grosvenor, Mary B. and Smolin, Lori A. (2010 or 2012 edition).Visualizing
Nutrition Everyday Choices. Hobenken, NY: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publisher Web Site
Go to the following web address and create an account to access publisher’s online
resources. These resources include review material and videos, practice questions, and
the software to do the dietary and physical activity analysis.
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls281944/
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Instructor Web Site
Go to the instructor’s web site for BIOL 1322 at Eagle Online to access instructional
materials. The link for Eagle Online can be found from the HCCS.edu web site after
clicking on “Online Courses” below “Connect”.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Define nutritional basic terminology and describe basic concepts. Example:
define antioxidant and explain why antioxidants are important in the diet..
2. Describe the interrelationship between different basic concepts. Example:
compare/contrast saturated and unsaturated fatty acids..
3. Analyze a diet beginning with your own according to basic nutrition principles and
make recommendations to correct imbalances.
4. Evaluate the evidence for contrasting hypotheses and conclusions. Example:
evaluate the scientific merit for various weight loss strategies.
Student Learning Objectives
1. Acquire a basic understanding of key nutritional terminology and concepts and
ability to apply this knowledge throughout life.
2. Gain a greater appreciation for eating a nutritional diet.
3. Improve your core intellectual competency skills, and ability to learn, apply, and
evaluate information in a health science course.
Instructional Methods
In order to achieve these objectives, I expected that you will read the assigned chapters
of the textbook and laboratory manual, review this material and the class notes between
each class, be attentive and participate in class activities, and do all assignments.
I do not merely lecture as this is not the most effective teaching method. Rather, I ask
many questions to keep your mind engaged in the subject and assess whether you
understand what I am teaching. Leaning Basic Nutrition in just five weeks is challenging.
It takes consistent, dedicated effort to do well. As for my teaching philosophy, I use the
analogy of a high jumper trying to clear the bar at a certain height. My job is to help you
leap over the bar, not by lowering the standards, but by training you to jump higher. Just
as a track and field coach wants the athlete to clear the bar, I want you to be successful
in this class. And just as a successful athlete needs to train consistently and intensely,
you will need to study regularly and effectively to achieve your potential for success in
this class.
Student Assignments:
Dietary and Physical Activity Analysis
You will record everything you eat and all physical activity for three consecutive days
with one of the days being on a weekend. You will then enter this data in a computer
program, analyze it and write a report. More details of this assignment will be given
later.
Short Research Report
You will investigate a health claim by reviewing scientific nutritional studies and give a
short report on what you found. Details concerning this assignment will be given later.
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Midterm Exams
It may consist of questions involving multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, short
answer and essay.
Final Exam
It will be similar to the other lecture exams but it will be worth 50% more than a single
lecture exam.
Grading
Your instructor will conduct assessments to determine how successful you are at
achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined
in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are
encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor
would like to discuss this with you and may be able to assist you in finding resources,
such as the Tutoring Center at the Eastside Campus, to improve your performance.
Components of Grade
Lecture Exams (3x50)
Final Exam
Dietary Analysis
Short Research Report
Total
Points
150
75
50
25
300
Percentage
50
25
17
_8
100
Grading Scale
90 – 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Rules and Regulations
1. The textbook is required.
2. Full class attendance is required. Research has shown that the single most
important factor in student success is attendance. Going to class greatly
increases your ability to succeed. More than three unexcused absences may
result in an administrative withdrawal. You are responsible for everything taught
during your absence.
3. You are expected to be attentive in class and participate in discussions. Being off
task for a significant period of time, such as by napping, talking to your peers, or
engaged with an electronic device will not be tolerated.
4. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode during class.
5. Everyone must be officially registered in order to attend class. Anyone who is not
registered, including children, are not allowed in class.
6. Smoking is not allowed in class.
7. All exams must be taken at the required time. You are required to bring your own
scantron sheets and remember to bring a couple pencils and an eraser. If you
miss an exam, you will not be allowed to make it up except for an emergency
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situation. Your instructor will determine whether an absence qualifies as a
legitimate emergency.
8. If you are late for an exam, you will be allowed to take the exam as long as no
student has completed the exam and left the room. You will only get the
remaining time to complete the exam.
9. Grades will not be posted anytime during the semester. You will receive your
final grade at the end of the semester on-line. Proper identification is required to
receive the final grade. HCC System Office will mail the transcripts to you after
the information has been entered in the computer.
10. Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are
encouraged to report to Jetted Lott at 713-718-7218 to make necessary
arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the
Disability Support Service Office.
11. HCC policy on academic honesty will be strictly enforced. Students who are
found cheating will receive a zero for the exam, assignment or a failing grade.
12. If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw prior to
the final date for withdrawal. Before you withdraw from the course, you must
contact a HCC counselor or you instructor for approval prior to withdrawing from
the class. Allow a 24 hr response time when communicating via email and/or
telephone with an instructor or counselor; do not submit a withdrawal request
less than a day before the withdrawal deadline. Please discuss with your
instructor about opportunities for tutoring or other assistance if you are not
receiving passing grades. The Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time
entering freshmen to no more than six total course withdrawals throughout their
educational career in obtaining a certificate
13. Students who repeat a course three or more times may face significant tuition fee
increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities.
14. Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments until final grades are posted.
15. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you have a question or problem.
Learning Resources
1. The computer lab is available to access on-line information related to nutrition,
and other courses.
2. Free tutoring is available Monday through Wednesday from 4–8 pm at the
Eastside campus in the Felix Morales Building, Room 203. The campus is
located at 6815 Rustic St., Houston, TX 77087. Call 713-718-2694 for other
information.
3. Contact your instructor for assistance during office hours, or make an
appointment. You can also correspond by email at joseph.dasso@hccs.edu
HAVE A GREAT SECOND SUMMER TERM!