Nutrition 40 (FN 40) 55558
Syllabus and Class Policy Sheet
Reedley College  INC 2
Wednesday  6:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Fall 2004

Text and Materials:	Understanding Nutrition. Whitney and Rolfes, West Publishing,  9th edition. 2002

Instructor:	Stephanie L. Morris RD
Email:	schoolrd@email.com

Recommended Preparation:	Eligibility for English 25, 26, Math 54 previously or Concurrently, or equivalent.

Course Description:

An in depth study of nutrients and their ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Additionally, the relationship of diet to physical health, diet patterns throughout the life cycle, consumer concerns relating to food and water, and recent developments in the study of nutrition.

Class Objectives:

Upon completion of this class the student will be able to:

A.	Describe the fundamentals of chemical structures and understand the composition of foods, tissues, and certain nutrients.
B.	Outline the elements of anatomy and physiology, describe the bodies’ processes of digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, and excretion of nutrients.
C.	Summarize the use of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the building and maintenance of tissues.
D.	List the factors influencing the requirements and recommended allowances for the various nutrients; size, age, physical activities, etc.
E.	Demonstrate how and why nutrient requirements change during the lifecycle and how the recommended dietary allowances based on those needs can be met.
F.	Relate energy balance to overweight, obesity, and underweight.
G.	Apply reasoning to evaluate food fads and fallacies, advertisement, and supplementation.
H.	Compare nutrient intake to that of the US Recommended Dietary Allowances.

Class Polices

Assignments:

•	All assignments are to be submitted on or before the due date.
•	All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the class period.
•	Late assignments will be marked down one letter grade.

Attendance Policy:

•	Regular attendance and class participation is expected of each student.
•	Students are expected to read the subject matter outline, read the assignments, and come to class prepared.
•	Students are expected to be on time for the beginning of each class, return on time from breaks, and stay for the entire class.
•	After the first class it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class. Failure to do so can result in an “F” grade being awarded.

				Class Schedule:

	Regular Day					Exam Day                 
	6:00-6:50 Lecture				6:00-6:45 Exam
	6:50-7:00 Break				6:45-7:00 Break
	7:00-7:50 Lecture				7:00-7:50 Lecture
	7:50-8:00 Break				7:50-8:00 Break
	8:00-8:50 Lecture				8:00-8:50 Lecture

Classroom Rules: -Compliance with Reedley College’s established rules and procedure is required. Please work toward promoting a positive learning environment.

•	NO SMOKING, FOOD, OR BEVERAGES  in the classroom.
•	Use appropriate trash receptacles.
•	Please refrain from conversation during lectures and presentations. Participation and discussion are encouraged but disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
•	If you are late for any class please quietly take a seat in the back of the classroom. Save questions and requests for materials for the break period.
•	Turn off all cell phones, pagers etc during class time.
•	Do not bring children to class.

Exams:

•	Three (3) Midterm exam will be given at regular intervals throughout the session.
•	Each exam will be worth 100 points. 
•	Exams will consist mainly of multiple choice and true or false questions. Additional questions will be matching, fill in, or short answer. No scantrons needed.
•	Your lowest exam score or a missed exam will be dropped. No make-up exams will be given.
•	The final exam will be comprehensive and may not be dropped.

Exam Preparation:

•	Before each exam we will use the last portion of the preceding class to review for the exam. The instructor will provide an exam review sheet.
•	Exam questions will come only from material covered in class lectures. Attendance and participation in class are essential.

What Is My Grade?

					Points Possible 		Points Earned

	Exam 1   __________          200         		       ____________
	Exam 2   __________	  Count 2 100 Point		     		      
	Exam 3   __________      Exams, Drop Lowest 	

	*Participation Points add 20 points to exam scores  			        	
	Menu Assignment	     100		       ____________

	Writing Assignment	     100		       ____________

	Final Exam			     100 		       ____________

                                 Total 		      500 Points	         ____________

Grades will be assigned as follows:

		A= 450 points or higher
		B= 400-449 points
		C= 350-399 points
		D= 300-349 points
		F= 299 points or lower

Tentative Subject Matter Outline
Fall 2004
Wednesday-Reedley

Week	Date	Topic 				
1	Aug 18th	Class Introduction and Syllabus Review				
2	Aug  25th	Chapter 1 Introduction to the Study of Nutrition				
3	Sept 1st	Chapter 3 Digestion				
4	Sept  8th	Chapter 4 Carbohydrates				
5	Sept 15th	Chapter 5 Lipids				
6	Sept 22nd	Chapter 6 Protein				
 	 	Exam 1 Review				
7	Sept 29th	Exam 1 				
8	Oct 6th	Chapter 7 Metabolism				
9	Oct 13th	Chapters 8-9 Energy Balance and Weight Control				
10	Oct 20th	Chapters 10-11 Vitamins				
11	Oct 27th	Chapter 12-13 Water and Minerals				
12	Nov 3rd	Chapter 2 Diet Planning * Work on Menu Assignment In Class				
 	 	Exam 2 Review				
13	Nov 10th	Exam 2 				
14	Nov 17th	Chapter 2 Diet Planning  *Menu Assignment Due				
 	 	Exam 3 Take Home Assigned 				
 	 	Exam 3 Will Cover Chapters 14-17 				
15	Nov 24th	Topic to be announced				
 	 	Thanksgiving Holidays November 25th-27th				
16	Dec 1st	Chapter 18 Diet and Health				
17	Dec 8th	Chapters 19-20 Food Safety and Consumer Concerns				
 	 	Writing Assignment Due				
18	Dec 15th	Final Exam  6:00 p.m.				

* Syllabus subject to change at the discretion of instructor.
FN 40 Writing Assignment

Requirements for Writing Assignment:

1.	A topic related to nutrition. 

•	Examples of topics related to nutrition: “What is the role of vitamin C in cancer prevention?”, “Do low-fat diets help prevent heart disease?”, “Protein requirements for endurance athletes.” 
•	Papers that are written on subjects other than nutrition will not be accepted. This includes topics that are health related but not primarily dealing with nutrition. Examples “Exercise and heart disease prevention.”, “Are backpacks harmful for small children?”.
•	The writing assignment is an opportunity for the student to explore in depth an area of nutrition. Pick a subject that interests you. If you have any doubt as to the appropriateness of the topic please see the instructor.

2.	At least 4 pages typed or word-processed, double-spaced.

•	For full credit there must be 4 full pages of text. This does not included a title page, reference page, charts, diagrams, pictures or other artwork. Please use standard 12-point font, double-spacing, and 1 inch margins.
•	You may write a longer paper however no additional points will be given.
•	Be sure to correct spelling and grammar errors in your assignment. 

3.	At least 2 references properly cited.

•	Your information for the assignment must come from at least 2 different credible sources.
•	You may cite your references any way you wish.

4.	Submitted on time. Beginning of class December 8th 2004

Grading

Choice of subject		30 points
Text of paper			40 points
4 Full pages			10 points
References included		10 points
Submitted on time		10 points	
Total				100 points

*A word about plagiarism: Don’t