BIOL 1322-01 – Diet & Nutrition Therapy
Course Syllabus
Spring 2011
Course Title
Biology 1322
T-R 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Instructor
Adrienne Brundage
Phone 979-830-4134
Office Hours –T-R 7:30-8:00 a.m.,
Office #12 in the Classroom Building (CB-13)
E-Mail –Brundage@forensicentomologist.com
Home Page - TBD
Course Description
Principles of nutrition, diet therapy and knowledge of food preparation. Course includes
the basic nutrients necessary for human health, digestion and absorption of key nutrients,
relationship between nutrition and physical fitness for weight management, food safety
and sanitation, nutrition needs as related to the life cycle and health conditions, disorders
and diseases related to nutrition. This course will not fulfill a laboratory science
requirement. Three class hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours.
Prerequisites
None.
Core Course
This is not a Core Course in the 42-Hour Core of Blinn College.
Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
Students will link the principles of nutrition to the maintenance of a healthy body.
Students will describe the relationship among nutrition, disease, and health.
Students will name the dietary requirements necessary for individuals with various
diseases and conditions.
4. Students will describe both nutritional and psychological needs of a patient.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to access the nutritional needs for specific physical
indicators.
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Textbooks and Other Requirements
Contemporary Nutrition, 8th edition, Gordon M.Wardlaw, McGraw-Hill Publishing, NY.
Three-ring Binder with college-ruled paper
or
Composition Notebook
Course Requirements
Lecture Exams – There will be four multiple choice lecture exams during the semester. These will cover the
lectures, chapters, and your notes. Once you begin the exam, you may not leave the classroom. Additionally, if
you arrive to class late and another student has already turned in his/her exam, you will not be able to take the
exam.
Weekly Quizzes – There will be weekly quizzes administered at the beginning of class. Get to class on time
EVERY class day. On days when quizzes are given, no late students will be allowed in the room until after the
quiz is complete. The quizzes will consist of short answer questions over the previous week’s lectures. The
lowest weekly quiz grade will be automatically dropped.
Food Journal – You will be required to keep a DAILY food journal. Everything you eat/drink, how much you
eat/drink, and how many calories each item contains should be logged in this journal. The journals are due at
the beginning of class on December 5, 2011.
Comprehensive Final Exam – This exam will cover all of the material from the course.
Assessment
Lecture Exams
Comprehensive Final
Weekly Quizzes
Food Journal
50 % of Grade
20 % of Grade
15 % of Grade
15 % of Grade
Grade Scale:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = below 60
Tentative Schedule
The tentative schedule is located at the end of this document. Any changes will be announced in class. It is the
student’s responsibility to pay attention in class and note any changes to the schedule.
BLINN POLICIES
Attendance
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The College District believes that class attendance is essential for student success; therefore, students are
required to promptly and regularly attend all their classes. Each class meeting builds the foundation for
subsequent class meetings. Without full participation and regular class attendance, students shall find
themselves at a severe disadvantage for achieving success in college. Class participation shall constitute
at least ten percent of the final course grade. It is the responsibility of each faculty member, in
consultation with the division chair, to determine how participation is achieved in his or her class.
Faculty will require students to regularly attend class and will keep a record of attendance from the first
day of class and/or the first day the student’s name appears on the roster through final examinations. If a
student has one week’s worth of unexcused absences during the semester, he/she will be sent an e-mail
by the College requiring the student to contact his/her instructor and schedule a conference immediately
to discuss his/her attendance issues. Should the student accumulate two weeks worth of unexcused
absences, he/she will be administratively withdrawn from class.
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If a student decides to drop/withdraw it is that student’s responsibility to drop the class. To officially
drop a class the student must obtain the class withdrawal form from the admissions office, complete it,
get it signed by the instructor, and then return the form to the admissions office. Do not assume it will be
done by the instructor or administratively. If you do not drop then you may earn an “F”.
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The last day to withdraw from the class with a grade of “Q” is November 18, 2011.
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A student may not receive more than 6 Q’s in their academic lifetime. The seventh class that is dropped
is recorded as an “F”. The number of Q’s is tracked & transferable to all Texas Colleges & Universities.
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The only excused absences are religious holidays and school approved functions.
Civility Statement
Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff, and students, are expected to
act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life. Blinn College holds all members accountable
for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves to behave in a manner
that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, right, and freedoms
of every member of the College community, including respect for College property and the physical and
intellectual property of others.
If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to
that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor: it is the student’s responsibility to
arrange for this conference.
Academic Dishonesty
The Blinn College policy on academic dishonesty will be followed in the event that a student is caught
cheating, plagiarizing others work, or found to be in collusion with other students.
Disability Statement
Blinn College would like to help students with disabilities achieve their highest potential in college.
In order to receive accommodations on exams or assignments, proper documentation must first be
provided to the Office of Disability Services located the Administration building, 830-4131. You
must then self-identify and conference with me during my office hours in order to determine the
nature of the accommodation you will receive in class.
Make-up Policy
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Concerning school approved functions; the student is excused for the day that was missed only. By the
next class meeting you are expected to have acquired the notes and be prepared for any material you
may have missed.
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A student who leaves class early will be marked absent.
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Three tardies constitutes one absence.
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No make-up exams or quizzes will be given!!! The exception to this will follow the Blinn Attendance
Policy for excused absences such as: religious holy days, military service, school approved absences,
dual credit students representing their high school, or a verifiable family or medical emergency. In
these cases, the student must arrange with me within two weeks of the missed exam.
Classroom Management:
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All cell phones, pagers, mp3 players, and other electronic devices are to be turned off and put away
while in the classroom.
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Do not answer calls, view or send text messages, play on mobile internet while in the classroom.
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Please be respectful to those around you and minimize talking to other students while the instructor is
speaking.
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No hats, caps, sunglasses, or headphones are to be worn in the classroom.
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Wear clothing that covers all undergarments.
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Please do not sleep in class.
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Do not bring food, drink, or tobacco into the classroom.
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Do not bring visitors or children into class.
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Place your name and Blinn ID # in your book and lab book. It will not affect the resale value, and it will
help prevent theft or loss of your book.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - TR Class – BIOL 1322 Sec. 01
DATE
Aug 30
Sept 1
6
8
13
15
20
22
27
29
Oct 4
6
11
13
18
20
25
27
Nov 1
3
8
10
15
17
22
24
29
Dec 1
6
Mon 12
LECTURE
Course Introduction
Chapter 1: What You Eat and Why
Chapter 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet
Chapter 3: The Human Body
Chapter 3: cont’d
EXAM I (Ch: 1-3)
Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
Chapter 5: Lipids
Chapter 6: Proteins
Chapter 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control
EXAM II (Ch: 4-7)
Chapter 8: Vitamins
Chapter 8: cont’d
Chapter 9: Water and Minerals
Chapter 9: cont’d
EXAM III (Ch: 8-9)
Chapter 10: Nutrition, Fitness, and Sports
Chapter 11: Eating Disorders
Chapter 12: Under-nutrition Throughout the World
Chapter 12: cont’d
Chapter 13: Safety of Food and Water
Chapter 14: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
EXAM IV (Ch: 10-13)
Online assignment
Holiday—Eat some good food! (Except responsibly and stuff )
Chapter 15: Nutrition from Infancy Through Adolescence cont’d
Chapter 16: Nutrition During Adulthood
Review
FINAL EXAM 8:00AM – 10:00AM
**Last day to drop the course with a grade of “W” is Oct 7, 2011.