BIOLOGY 1322.5
Nutrition & Diet Therapy
MWF 10-10:50
Spring 2007
Instructor: K. Heinemann, Ph.D.
Office: Science 109C
Office Hours: TTH 9-10, or by appointment
Phone: 573.3291 x 3215
Email: kim.heinemann@victoriacollege.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Biochemistry, physiology and metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals; nutrient digestion,
absorption and transport; nutrient requirements and deficiencies; dietary
surveillance; life stage nutrition; evaluation of nutritional claims.
PREREQUISITES: Texas Success Initiative Complete in Reading.
RECOMMENDED: Completion one semester of college-level chemistry and/or
one semester of college-level biology.
OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will obtain a basic understanding of the fundamental principles
of nutrition. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared to
continue related course work in the nutritional/health sciences.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.) Demonstrate knowledge of the macro- and micronutrients, nutrient
requirements and deficiencies, nutrient metabolism, appropriate
nutrition for different life stages.
2.) Apply nutritional knowledge to his/her own life in order to analyze
personal dietary intakes and to evaluate food labels and validity of
nutritional product claims.
Satisfactory knowledge of these principles will be assessed by a score of at
least 420 points (60%) on a combination of major exams, assignments and a
comprehensive final exam. Exam questions will be drawn from a series of
lectures that are based upon illustrations/readings from the text, notes and
any additional reading materials provided.
COURSE MATERIALS:
Lecture Text: Whitney & Rolfes, Understanding Nutrition, 10th ed.
Please turn in 5 Scantron 882-E forms to me prior to the first exam. Do
NOT write your name or mark on them in any way.
GRADING:
4 Major Exams
Assignments
Final Exam
400 points
150 points
150 points
700 points
A = > 629.5 points
B = 559.5 to 629.4 points
C = 489.5 to 559.4 points
D = 419.5 to 489.4 points
F = < 419.5 points
The final grade will be determined by dividing the total number of points
earned by the total number of points possible (700). YOU are responsible
for keeping track of your grades in the course. Do not ask me to calculate
your grade for you. ***No extra credit opportunities are available for
this course. Additionally, final grades are not ‘curved’ in this course.***
EXAMS:
Exams will consist primarily of multiple choice questions, but will include
some short-answer questions as well. Occasionally, questions of matching or
fill-in-the-blank format may be appropriate.
ALL CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF
DURING EXAMS! Any means of cheating on any exam will result in an
automatic grade of zero for that exam and possible expulsion from the
course.
***If you become ill on an exam day, you must notify me via phone or
email (or both) BEFORE the test period. Do not wait until after the
test period as you will receive a grade of zero for the test in question
as well as forfeit the option for a makeup exam. Makeup exams will
only be given under extreme circumstances, at the discretion of the
instructor, and will not necessarily be of the same format as the original
exam. If a makeup exam is granted, it is up to the student to make
arrangements to take the makeup within ONE WEEK of the missed
exam. Failure to take the exam within this time frame will result in a
grade of zero for that exam.***
ASSIGNMENTS:
Each student will maintain a 3-day food diary at the beginning of the
semester. Throughout the remainder of the semester, several related
assignments will be given in which the student will evaluate his or her energy,
macro- and micronutrient intakes over the course of the initial 3-day period.
The number of points available from the food diary, its related assignments
and any other assignments will total 150 points. NOTE: The 3-day food
record is the basis for all other assignments given in this class; therefore it
is essential that the food record be accurate and thorough. Additionally,
late work is NOT accepted.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is required and will be taken daily. Please come to each class
prepared and ON TIME. Excessive absences are grounds for instructorrequested withdrawal from the course (see pg. 57 of The Victoria College
Catalog). If you miss class, it is your responsibility to acquire the notes, etc.
from a classmate. If you know you will be late or if you must leave class
early, please inform me prior to the class if at all possible. Finally, please
turn OFF all cell phones/pagers, etc. during class.
OTHER COURSE POLICIES:
If a student does not complete all assigned course work and take all exams,
he may apply to the instructor for an incomplete (I) grade. If approval is
received, the student has four weeks to fulfill course requirements. Failure
to do so results in a grade change from I to F.
If a student drops the course before the end of the first 12 weeks (April
13th), a grade of W is assigned; this grade is not considered in the
calculation of grade point average. If a student drops a course after the
first 12 weeks, a grade of F or W may be given in accordance with The
Victoria College policy.
Students with disabilities must be registered with Jose Sanchez or Brooke
Shoemaker in Counseling Services, Administration II building, before
classroom accommodations can be provided.
BIOL 1322
Tentative Lecture Schedule Spring 2007
W 1/17
Syllabus & Course Info
F 1/19
Chapter 1 : Overview of Nutrition
M 1/22
Chapter 1; Chapter 2: Planning a Healthy Diet
W 1/24
Chapter 2
F 1/26
Chapter 2
M 1/29
Chapter 3 : Digestion
W 1/31
Chapter 3
F 2/2
Chapter 3
M 2/5
Chapter 4 : Carbohydrates
W 2/7
Chapter 4
F 2/9
Chapter 4
M 2/12
Chapter 5 : Lipids
W 2/14
Chapter 5
F 2/16
EXAM 1 (Ch. 1-4); 3-DAY FOOD RECORD DUE
M 2/19
Chapter 5; Chapter 6: Proteins
W 2/21
Chapter 6
F 2/23
Chapter 6
M 2/26
Chapter 7: Metabolism
W 2/28
F 3/2
Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Energy Balance
M 3/5
Chapter 8
W 3/7
Chapter 9: Weight Management
F 3/9
EXAM 2 (Ch. 5-8); MACRONUTRIENT ASSNMT DUE
S P R I N G
M 3/12—F 3/16
B R E A K !!
M 3/19
Chapter 9
W 3/21
Chapter 9; Chapter 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins
F 3/23
Chapter 10
M 3/26
Chapter 10
W 3/28
Chapter 10; Chapter 11: Fat-Soluble Vitamins
F 3/30
Chapter 11; Chapter 12: Water & Major Minerals
M 4/2
Chapter 12
W 4/4
Chapter 12
F 4/6
NO CLASS—GOOD FRIDAY
M 4/9
Chapter 13: Trace Minerals
W 4/11
F 4/13
EXAM 3 (Ch. 9-12); ENERGY BALANCE ASSNMT DUE
Chapter 13;
LAST DAY TO DROP W/O PENALTY
M 4/16
Chapter 14: Fitness & Nutrition
W 4/18
Chapter 14
F 4/20
Chapter 14
M 4/23
Chapter 15: Nutrition During Pregnancy
W 4/25
Chapter 15
F 4/27
Chapter 16: Nutrition In Infancy; LAST DAY TO DROP (W/F)
M 4/30
Chapter 18: Diet & Health
W 5/2
Chapter 18
F 5/4
EXAM 4 (Ch. 13-16; 18); VITAMIN/MINERAL ASSNMT DUE
M 5/7
FINAL EXAM 8:00-10:30 A.M.
**April 13th is the last day to drop without penalty. April 27th is the last day
to drop (grade of F or W assigned).**
***NOTE: THIS LECTURE SCHEDULE IS INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE
ONLY. MINOR CHANGES MAY BE REQUIRED AND MADE AS
NECESSARY DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEMESTER.***
***Lecture notes will be posted at www.victoriacollege.edu/~kheinemann. I
will do my best to post topics/chapters at least one day in advance of the
lecture schedule.
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Revised 01.03.07