SYLLABUS - Online
COURSE:
Nutrition B10 - Elementary Nutrition –Spring 2016
Description: Basic concepts and principles of nutrition with application to current
nutrition issues. Emphasizes improvement of personal health through proper eating
habits. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect/disc. CCS:
Occupational Education. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. BC GE E;
CSU GE E.
INSTRUCTOR:
Leah Carter, M.P.H., R.D.
CLASSROOM: Moodle
CLASS HOURS:
All Online
CRN # 31735 & CRN # 31736
OFFICE:
FACE 21
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Other times are available by appointment.
ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesdays: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays:
E-MAIL:
lcarter@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Include online class and CRN in the subject line on all emails, if you want a
response! This will guide me to the correct course.
Email is for personal questions only. If you do email, please put "online" in the
subject area so I immediately know you are an online student.
All questions on the class (assignments, tests, etc.) should be posted in Moodle
in the current week's posting area. Other students may have the same question
as you do and posting the question allows everyone to see the answer. Plus,
other students tend to answer questions if they can. Students get to know each
other this way, which is important in an online class.
I am very responsive to email; however, to be conservative, I will commit to
responding to emails within 48 hours on work days (Monday - Friday from 8-5).
Chances are you will get an answer much sooner including on weekends, but
plan ahead just in case. Do not email me prior to 48 hours asking if I received
your email or message since it will only slow me down.
If asking a question on an assignment or test, type out the complete question you
are asking about. Do not type “I don’t understand question number two.” (I don't
memorize every question on every assignment...) Do state what assignment you are
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working on and what the full question asks.
PHONE:
Google Phone and Text: (661) 487-1946
WEBSITE:
www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/lcarter
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REQUIRED
Textbook
DWP Program
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Nutrition Concepts and Controversies by Sizer & Whitney – 13th Edition
The BC Bookstore carries a custom bundle and version of this book (Different
cover than online versions + has the DWP included).
The custom book costs $121.35 and contains:
-Diet and Wellness Plus (DWP) required online access code (Valued at $29)
-MindTap (student online study site & E-book) (not required, but helpful)
Link to buy the required bundled book at the BC Bookstore:
http://kccd.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBTBListView
ISBN# 978-1-305-29779-1 (custom number for BC; which included the DWP)
(Copies of the textbook (not the DWP) are on reserve in the BC Library)
Diet and Wellness Plus Program Online Access
1. Included with new textbooks purchased from the BC Bookstore
2. A separate instant online DAP access code may be purchased
for $10: Awaiting a link from the publisher.
ISBN13: 978-1-285-85621-6
(If you don't buy the book at BC)
(Adobe Flash Player for "Other Browsers" is necessary for the plug-ins.)
Once you purchase the program’s access code and create an account, you will be asked for a “Course
Code” to access my specific course. Here is our course code: MTPP-R4FP-55X9 I will not utilize any
assignments in MindTap or the DWP. All assignments are assigned directly by me from my website.
CLASS STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
1. The student will evaluate his/her own nutrition and food intake and design individualized healthy
eating plans by utilizing the Dietary Guidelines, the Food Guide Pyramid and the Exchange List
system. Consideration of the scientific principles of energy balance and disease prevention must
be included.
2. The student will utilize the scientific method to critically analyze and evaluate nutrition research,
products, supplements, and controversies.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of digestion, absorption, transportation, and
metabolism of nutrients in the body.
4. The student will understand the chemical classifications, functions, digestion, absorption,
transportation, dietary sources, and recommended intakes of the various types of carbohydrates,
fats, and proteins.
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5. The student will analyze the physiological functions of vitamins, minerals and water and identify
the physical effects of deficiencies and toxicities.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the physiological role and impact of nutrition on
individuals progressing through the various stages of the life cycle.
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DATE
Subject to change
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
TOPICS
HOMEWORK/
Subject to change
TESTS
DUE DATE
Subject to change
Subject to change
Week 1
(1/18/16 – 1/22/16)
Orientation
Read Chapter 1, Food Choices and
Human Health
Introduction
(5 points)
1/22/16
Discussion Postings
C-1 (10 points)
1/20/16
" Practice" Test
(10 points)
1/22/16
10 Reasons I Eat
(5 Points)
1/22/16
Internet Research (See
Controversy 1)
(10 points)
1/22/16
If the above five
assignments are not
submitted by the
posted due dates,
students will
automatically be
dropped from class for
non-participation so
waitlisted students can
be added to class.
Week 2
(1/25/16 – 1/29/16)
Read Chapter 2, Nutrition Standards Discussion Postings
C-2 (10 points)
and Guidelines
Portion Sizes - Review (Pages 40 &
41)
Review the following:
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI),
page A
1/27/16
My Plate Analysis (10 1/29/16
points). (start early
since you have to track
your diet for one day)
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- Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDA) and Adequate Intakes (AI) for
Vitamins, page B
-RDA and AI for Minerals, page B
-Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
for Vitamins, page C
- UL for Minerals, Page C
- Daily Values for food labels, page Y
-Table of Food Composition,
Appendix A
Week 3
(2/1/16 – 2/5/16)
Finish Chapter 2
Reading Food Labels Activity -Study Aids to Calculation, Appendix
C,
-Sample calculations are under
assignments on my BC Website.
Week 4
(2/8/16 – 2/12/16)
2/3/16
Food Label (20 points) 2/5/16
Restaurant Food
Assessment (10
points)
2/5/16
Test 1 on Chapters 1 & 2
Timed Test: 75
minutes from when
you start the test
2/7/16, 2/8/16,
or 2/9/16
Read Chapter 3, The Remarkable
Body
Discussion Postings
C-3 (10 points)
2/10/16
Track Your Diet - 3Days, Page 22
(10 points)
2/19/16
Test 2: Open Book Test, Chapter 3
Week 5
(2/15/16 – 2/19/16)
Discussion Postings
on Food Labels (10
points)
Open Book, so
Untimed
By 2/16/16
Diet Wellness Plus Software Self
Review
Discussion Postings
C-4 (10 points)
(Two weeks are
allowed for this post
2/24/16
Read Chapter 4, The Carbohydrates: since you have the first
DWP due.)
Sugars, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber
-Study Exchange List for Diabetes,
Carb Diet Analysis (30
Appendix D
4
points)
2/26/16
Week 6
(2/22/16 – 2/26/16)
Week 7
(2/29/16 – 3/4/16)
Week 8
(3/7/16 – 3/11/16)
Week 9
(3/14/16 – 3/18/16)
Finish Chapter 4, The
Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starch,
Glycogen, and Fiber
-Study Exchange List for Diabetes,
Appendix D
Discussion Postings
C-4 (10 points)
(This is the same post
that was assigned last
week that I am giving
you two weeks to do.)
Grain Label Reading
Grain Terms
(10 points)
2/26/16
Grain Labels Comparison (10
points)
2/26/16
Extra Credit - Blood
Glucose Test
3/11/16
Discussion Postings
C-5 (10 points)
3/2/16
Butter Comparison
(10 Points)
3/4/16
Fat Diet Analysis (30
points):
3/4/16
Test 3: Chapters 4 & 5
Timed Test: 75
minutes from when
you start the test
3/6/16, 3/7,16,
or 3/8/16
Read Chapter 6, The Proteins and
Amino Acids
Discussion Postings
C-6 (10 points)
3/16/16
Milk Comparison
(10 points)
3/18/16
Protein Diet Analysis
(30 points)
3/18/16
Discussion Postings
C-7 (10 points)
3/16/16
Read Chapter 5, The Lipids: Fats,
Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols
Read Chapter 7, The Vitamins
2/24/16
5
Vitamin Diet Analysis
(30 points)
Week 10
(3/21/16 – 3/25/16)
Week 11
(3/28/16 – 4/1/16)
Week 12
(4/4/16 – 4/8/16)
3/18/16
Spring Break - No Class
Read Chapter 8, Water and Minerals Discussion Postings
C-8 (10 points)
Test 4: on Chapters 6, 7 & 8
Read Chapter 9, Energy Balance
and Healthy Body Weight
-Study Body Mass Index Chart –
(BMI), page Z
3/30/16
Mineral Diet Analysis
(30 points)
4/1/16
Timed Test: 75
minutes from when
you start the test
4/3/16, 4/4/,
16, or 4/5/16
Discussion Postings
C-9 (10 points)
4/6/16
Calorie Expenditure
Comparison
4/8/16
Weight Control Diet
Analysis (30 points)
4/8/16
Week 13
(4/11/16 – 4/15/16)
Read Chapter 10, Nutrients,
Physical Activity, and the Body’s
Responses
Discussion Postings
C-10 (10 points)
4/13/16
Week 14
(4/18/16 – 4/22/16)
Read Chapter 11, Diet and Health
Discussion Postings
C-11 (10 points)
4/20/16
DWP - Perfect Day
(23 points) Extra
Credit
5/6/16
Read Chapter 12, Food Safety and
Food Technology
Discussion Postings
C-12 (10 points)
4-27-16
4/29/16
Read Chapter 13, Life Cycle
Nutrition: Mother and Infant
Restaurant Inspection
(10 points)
Discussion Postings
C-13 (10 points)
Read Chapter 14, Child, Teen and
Older Adults
Discussion Postings
C-14 (10 points)
5/4/16
Week 15
(4/25/16 – 4/29/16)
Week 16
(5/2/16 – 5/6/16)
5/4/16
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Week 17
(5/9/16 – 5/13/16)
Final Exam only on Chapters 9-14
(not comprehensive)
5/8/16, or
5/9,16, or
5/10/16
*All material in this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
TEXTBOOK:
Students are required to read the assigned chapters from the textbook each week. You are encouraged to
highlight the text and take notes on what you learn.
PARTICIPATION:
Students are expected to actively & regularly participate in this class by posting & answering questions &
participating in chat discussions. Assignments must be completed in order to pass this class.
Instructor may drop students for two weeks of non-participation in accordance with the “Distance
Education Attendance and Non-Participation Policy.”
http://bakersfieldcollege.edu/academic/catalog/1112/Admissions_and_Registration.pdf)
If students do not participate as determined by the instructor & as stated in the course syllabus, they
may be dropped from class at any time.
POLICY ON CHAPTER TESTS, HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, CLASS ACTIVITIES,
AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
A.
Chapter Tests:
1.
Chapter tests will be given during the course of the semester at the instructor's discretion.
Test dates are listed in the syllabus. All students must take the tests on the dates listed.
Three days are given to take the exam (Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays - this gives you
the weekend to study before the tests). Each test is worth 50 points.
2.
Make-up tests will not be given for ANY reason. Any reason includes technology
problems, so start early!
3.
The lowest test score (excluding the final) will be dropped in determining your overall
course grade. This will not be done until the end of the course. The instructor will do this
automatically.
4.
Don’t wait until the last minute to take the tests because the system may be slow when lots
of students are on at the same time. Plus, if you run in to a technology problem, you will
not get extra time.
5.
Tests are NOT open book. Tests are timed. Therefore, once you start the test, you will
have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the test. (On campus students only get 1 hour to
take the test and they usually finish in under 30 minutes, so this is ample time
6.
Tests are open on Sunday through Tuesday of the week the test is due.
7.
The grading scale for the 50 point chapter tests is:
A = 45 - 50
B = 40 - 44
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C = 35 - 39
D = 30 - 34
F = <29
B.
Homework Assignments:
Homework assignments are designed to facilitate learning and must be completed in order to do
well in this class. Homework assignments are due on Fridays.
Use complete sentences and easy to read formatting. For example, always separate each question
with a space in between the next question. Do not submit one long paragraph since this is
difficult to read. Questions must be numbered as they are in the assignments.
Whatever you see as submitted is what I will see; therefore, if you can’t read what you have
submitted, neither can I. If I can’t read it easily, I can’t grade it, regardless of the reason why
the assignment is not readable. Make sure each assignment is readable & meets the criteria
before you submit! Resubmissions are not allowed.
All homework should be saved on your computer (his way you’ll have a back-up of all of your
work) and then copied and pasted into Moodle. You will do this by clicking on the assignment,
then clicking edit submission and then you will see a text box. Copy the work there.
All assignments must be submitted in Word or something that can be opened in Word (since a file
can't be opened without having the program that created the file). Pages and other formats are
not acceptable since many MAC programs are not compatible with Moodle...
Once you submit an assignment, no changes can be made, so proofread your work before you
submit. Assignments submitted by email will NOT be accepted.
Late assignments will not be accepted for any reason, so plan ahead! Technology problems do
not constitute a reason for submitting late work. Late is defined as after the due time posted in
Moodle; which is 11:55 p.m. for all assignments and tests.
If a student copies another student's assignment, both students will receive an F.
This is a strenuous course which requires students to remain diligent with completion of assigned
work. Homework assignments MUST be completed in order to do well in this class.
C.
Discussion postings:
Discussion postings are due on Wednesdays. Two different discussion postings are due each
week and each posting is graded separately and at different times. Moodle allows you to submit
postings before and after the due date; however, late postings can't be graded so make sure you
watch the due dates and times. Due dates for Discussion Postings do not show up in the Moodle
calendar; however, I list the due dates next to each Discussion Posting assigned.
D.
Due Time:
All assignments, tests, and postings are due at 11:55 p.m. No exceptions for any reason.
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Even for those submitting at 11:56 p.m....
E.
Honesty:
It is expected all work submitted will be the original work of the student and all tests taken will be
taken only by the student and without any assistance! If cheating takes place, an automatic F will
be given.
F.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit opportunities are minimal.
CRITERIA FOR GRADING:
A.
Students are responsible for all information covered in class, including reading assignments.
B.
Your final grade will be based on the total number of points accumulated during the semester from
the following activities:
4 Chapter tests:
150 points (after the lowest 50 point test is dropped)
Final exam:
50 points
Quizzes:
10
Assignments:
110 - 215
Diet Analysis Assignments 190 points
Discussion Postings:
140 points
Total:
Approximately 700 total possible points
The course grade you earn will be computed by dividing the total number of points earned by the
maximum number of points possible for the semester. This computation will result in a
percentage of correct responses. The percentage earned will be translated into a letter grade using
the following scale:
PERCENTAGE
90 - 100%
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 - 69%
0 - 59%
LETTER GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
If you have any questions about a grade on a test or assignment, the deadline for reevaluation of
the grade is one week after the test or assignment is returned to you.
Keep all work that you submit in case of a computer system failure and so that you can track your
grade throughout the semester.
C.
You can calculate your overall grade by doing the following: Add up all of the points you have
earned and divide by the total points possible. And then multiply by 100 to make it a percentage.
Course grades are based on the standard grading scale listed above.
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When adding up points possible, only include assignments that have been graded.
Example:
240 points earned X 100 = 80% overall in the course
300 points possible
Here is a link to an Excel grade book where you can track your grades. There is a formula already
in to calculate your overall grade.
http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/lcarter/files/Grade Log Excel.xlsx
CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR:
A.
Bakersfield College has established rules and regulations for student conduct and academic
behavior. The Reneguide, the student handbook, lists in detail these rules and regulations.
Classroom courtesy and non-disruptive behavior in class are expected by all students. You are to
respect the rights of other students and the instructor’s directions. If you have concerns regarding
behavior of other class members, contact the instructor. Academic misconduct will be handled
according to the policy and procedure stated in the Bakersfield College Reneguide.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to
contact Disabled Student Programs & Services located at Student Services Building, 1st Floor,
Counseling Center (661-395-4334), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are
implemented in a timely fashion.
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
In order for me to reach you regarding a homework assignment, an emergency etc., you need to have all
contact information correctly entered into BanWeb. If I email the class, you will be responsible for
information stated in the email. You can update your information under the Personal Information menu
on BanWeb. Remember, BC only uses BC email addresses; therefore, you need to check your BC email
(Or forward your BC email to your personal email address.).
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS:
YOU are responsible for officially withdrawing from the class if you no longer wish to be enrolled.
Non-attendance does not release you from this responsibility. If you do wish to withdraw from class, the
fo bllowing dates are important:
1-29-16 - Last day for a refund for a semester length class
1-31-16 - Last day to drop from a semester length class without receiving a "W"
4-01-16 - Last day to drop from a semester length class and get a "W"
Dropping unwanted classes before the "W" date is extremely important! Especially now that the State
Education Code (Title V) only allows students to repeat a class three times if a W, D, or F was earned. In
other words, if you took a class three times and got any combination of an F, D or W each of the three
times the class was taken, BC and the Kern Community College District will not allow students to repeat
a class for a fourth time. This policy includes all classes you have taken in the past.
TUTORING CENTER
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Nutrition tutors are available to help you free of charge in the BC tutoring center. (661) 395-4430, SS203
HABITS OF MIND
How will you succeed at BC this semester? What determines success is not circumstance, but habit.
Habits of Mind, It’s POSSIBLE at BC has many free tools intended to help you accomplish your goals in
school. Only you can overcome the challenges you face this semester and in life. Start out successfully
with these steps.
 Visit the Habits of Mind website: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/habits-of-mind.
 Download the app for Habits of Mind at Bakersfield College for power in your palm.
 Ask for help, do the work, and refuse to quit.
Success takes energy, planning, and strategies for both the expected challenges in school as well as the
unexpected twists life can take. Ask your professor for more information. Now is the time to develop
new habits.
ASSISTANCE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR:
Nutrition B10 is a strenuous course. I am here to help you. I can only help you if you let me know your
needs. If you have any questions, or desire additional assistance, please email me, see me during my
office hours, or make an appointment with me. NOTE: Do not wait to ask for assistance until the day
before or the day of an assignment's due date.
All information contained in this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS:
Many students take online courses because they think they are easier. This is NOT the case. In fact, more
time is usually required to successfully pass an online course because more of the work is on you. If this
class was face-to-face, we would meet 3 hours per week. In addition, you would have to spend double
that amount of time reading, completing assignments etc. for a total of a minimum of 9 hours per week.
Plan on spending at least the same amount of time on this course as you would in a face-to-face course. If
you are a procrastinator, you may want to consider a face-to-face course...
DEADLINES
Everything in this class has a specific due date and time. No exceptions. This is not a class you can
complete on your schedule. In other words, whatever is posted in Moodle is what must be completed. No
more or no less. You can't be behind three weeks and you can't work ahead three weeks. The schedule is
the same as on-campus classes.
ONLINE CLASSES
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-How to access your online class: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/online/online-courses
If you need help with myBanWeb, Moodle, Wireless Access, Inside BC Portal (Luminis) or
any Login/Password/Access, go to the new Online Support Center:
http://support.kccd.edu. Or call: 1 (877) 382-3508. If they can't help you, contact BC’s
Distance Learning Office at 661-395-4694.
BC Resources:
BC Admissions and Records – www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/admissions/
BC Grace Van Dyke Bird Library – www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/library/
BC Bookstore – http://kccd.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=65147&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
BC Counseling – www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/counseling/
BC Financial Aid – www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/
BE PROACTIVE:
-Read the syllabus thoroughly!
-Check the course site regularly in order to be aware of postings, emails etc.
https://moodle.bakersfieldcollege.edu
-Ask questions and participate in discussions. Answering questions for others will facilitate your learning,
plus you may meet new people.
-Stay on schedule with the required readings and assignments as the weeks will go by quickly and late
work and tests are not accepted! Tentative due dates and times are posted and subject to change, so pay
attention.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES/NEEDS:
Technology fails from time to time. Keep that in mind when planning for submission of work and tests
since late work and late tests are not accepted.
Power Point:
If you do not have Power Point, you will need to download a free viewing program in order to view the
Power Point lectures. This is a direct link to the program.
http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/lcarter/files/downloads/ppviewer.exe
Plug-ins:
Animations exist within some of the Power Point Presentations; you will need the free plug-ins listed
below in order to view all of the videos/animations. Click on the links below and follow the download
instructions.
Quick Time –
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Macromedia Shockwave Player –
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=Shockwave
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Adobe Flash Player –
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
Adobe Reader –http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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