FN-40-72510 NUTRITION
Syllabus and Class Policy Sheet
Sanger High School
Monday  6:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Spring 2006

Text and Materials:	Understanding Nutrition. (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) Whitney and Rolfes, 10th edition. 2005. Wadsworth Publishing 
	www.wadsworth.com

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

Recommended Preparation:	Eligibility for ENGL 125, ENGL 126, and MATH 101. (CAN FCS 2)(A, CSU, UC)

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. Last day to drop a semester length course: March 10th 2006.

                    Class Schedule:

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

•	Two (2) Midterm exams will be given at regular intervals throughout the session.
•	Exam 1 will consist mainly of multiple choice and true or false questions. Additional questions will be matching, fill in, or short answer. No scantrons needed.
•	Exam 2 will be a take home exam.
•	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   (take home)  	100	          		______________	        	Menu Assignment	     	100		 	____________
	Writing Assignment	   	100	           	____________
	Final Exam			200 		 	____________

	                                 Total 		             700 Points	                ____________

Grades will be assigned as follows:

		A= 630 points or higher
		B= 560-629 points
		C= 490-559 points
		D= 420-489 points
		F=  419 points or lower