1 El CAMINO COLLEGE Spring 2017 Nutrition and Foods NFOO 11 Section 4797 Online Course Instructor: Contact Info: Email: Jill Gray, MPH Please private message me on Etudes with any questions jgray@elcamino.edu Please note: Email will only be answered Monday Friday El Camino College Mission Statement El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of students from our diverse community. Course Description This course is an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to the health and physical wellness of individuals. The topics covered include macronutrients, micronutrients, diet and health, weight management, dietary analysis, current nutrition trends, food safety, and physical fitness. Recommended Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 84 Student Learning Outcomes 1. Interpret and evaluate information provided on a Nutrition Fact Panel. 2. Analyze a mainstream nutrition article and evaluate the reliability and credibility of nutritional content. 3. Apply current nutrition standards and dietary guidelines to analyze and evaluate personal dietary intake. Course Materials Textbook: Schiff, Wendy. Nutrition for Healthy Living, 4 th edition (This textbook is sold as a bundled package with Connect Plus.) NOTE: Connect is required for this course. E-book is recommended as a more affordable option. In addition, it automatically comes with access to Connect. ISBN: 9781260149715 Connect Plus Access (REQUIRED) o Important note: Used and/or rented textbooks usually do not come with Connect Plus access code. Link to access course assignments through Connect Plus: http://connect.mheducation.com/class/j-gray-nf-11---4797-spring- 2017
2 Reliable Internet access Working ECC email Calculator Communication with Instructor Questions or comments regarding course material should be sent strictly through Private Message in Etudes. This method of communication ensures a timely response and organization of course-related topics for the instructor. Responses will typically be given within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends - please plan accordingly. Attendance Success in the class is dependent upon regular attendance meaning regularly logging into our Etudes class site. This course adheres to the El Camino College Distance Education Add/Drop policy, therefore any student may be dropped from the class if that student fails to actively participate or submit assignments/quizzes. *There will NOT be an in-person orientation held for this course. Special Accommodations Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center on campus as soon as possible to guarantee that necessary accommodations may be made. Please contact me at the beginning of the term to privately discuss your needs. Student Resources Your success is the number one priority at El Camino College. College resources to help you succeed include computer labs, tutoring centers, health services, and services for designated groups, such as veterans and students with disabilities. For a comprehensive list of Academic Resources and Support Programs, visit: http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/vpas/aims/aims_docs/arsp.pdf Student Conduct and Etiquette All students are expected to conduct themselves professionally and with respect and integrity. College level work is expected. Please use complete sentences, be attentive to grammar and spelling, and submit ALL work in a timely manner. Be courteous to your fellow classmates. It is encouraged to post questions and answers on the Etudes discussion board. (Most likely if you have a
3 question, other people have that same question.) When responding on the discussion board, please be polite and maintain professionalism. Keep in mind that oftentimes in an online setting, the meaning of posts/questions may easily be misinterpreted. Please be mindful of your wording failure to comply may result in a loss of points at the instructor s discretion. Refer to the El Camino College Distance Education Handbook for further questions: http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/files/sp14handbooksite.pdf Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating or plagiarism will absolutely NOT be tolerated. Any or all of the following actions may be imposed: Assign a zero or F to work in question Assign final grade of F in course Dismissal from course Suspension or expulsion if in accordance with El Camino College s Due Process and Disciplinary Procedures Withdrawing It is solely the student s responsibility to officially withdraw or drop a course. Students who wish to drop a course must have name taken off of class roster. Failure to do so will result in an F in the course. Deadlines All due dates and times will be listed according to Pacific Time Zone. Course material will be posted at 8:00 am on Mondays and will be closed at 11:59pm the following Monday. NO EXTENSIONS will be given, so please allocate your time throughout the week to log into Etudes, read assigned material, and complete assignments and quizzes. *Please keep in mind that computers and Internet connections are not perfect and may have difficulties at times. It is your responsibility to have a backup plan if technology should fail. Etudes Information You will regularly need to access our Etudes class site. Use the following link to log in: https://myetudes.org/portal If you are new to Etudes or have trouble logging on, please refer to the El Camino College instructions: http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/etudes.asp Upon initial log in to Etudes, please verify that your system requirements are up to date. Use the following link and click on the System Requirements toolbar:
4 https://myetudes.org/portal/site/!gateway Click on Account in the upper right-hand corner of your Etudes home page. 1. EMAIL - Make sure that your preferred email address is listed, as this is the email that will receive Announcements and Private Messages. 2. AVATAR Add an avatar or photo Midterms & Final Exam The midterms and final will be taken in Etudes. Please be sure to prepare for the content in advance, as they will be time-restricted. MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL NOT BE OFFERED. Dietary Analysis Project Additional software is not required. We will be using the FREE government website www.choosemyplate.gov to access the SuperTracker program. Late projects will NOT be accepted. Assignments ALL assignments must be submitted on or before specified due dates. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PENALIZED BY 20% EACH DAY PAST THE DUE DATE. Please note that after a certain date, points will no longer be attainable. *You will have access to all available resources throughout the semester. For that reason, there will not be any opportunities for extra credit. Grading Criteria LearnSmart Chapters (13 x 10 pts) Weekly Homework on Connect (13 x 20 pts) Discussion Board Posts (14 x 10 pts) Midterms (2 x 50 pts) Final exam Dietary Analysis Project TOTAL POINTS 130 points 260 points 140 points 100 points 100 points 100 points 830 points A = 90% - 100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = 59% and below
5 Tentative Weekly Class Schedule Week Topic & Work Load Open/Close Dates 1-2 Introduction to Nutrition and Foods 11 2/13 2/27 Review and Accept the syllabus Chapter 1 - Nutrition Basics Introductions 10 pts 3 Chapter 2 Evaluation Nutrition Information 2/27 3/6 4 Chapter 3 Planning a Nutritious Diet 3/6 3/13 5 Chapter 4 Nutrition and the Body 3/13 3/20 MIDTERM 50 pts 6 Chapter 5 Carbohydrates SuperTracker: (30 points) Food Groups & Calories Report Meal Summary Report Nutrients Report 3/20 3/27
6 7 Chapter 6 Lipids 3/27 4/3 8 Chapter 7 Proteins 4/3 4/10 9 SPRING BREAK 4/10 4/17 10 Chapter 8 Vitamins 11 Chapter 9 Minerals and Water MIDTERM 50 pts 12 Dietary Analysis Project (70 points) Dietary Analysis Project Write-Up 13 Chapter 10 Weight Management and Energy Balance 14 Chapter 11 Nutrition for Physical Activity 4/17 4/24 4/24 5/1 5/1 5/8 5/8 5/15 5/15 5/22
7 15 Chapter 12 Food Safety 16 Chapter 13 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle FINAL EXAM 100 pts *Subject to change by instructor with prior notice 5/22 5/29 5/29 6/5