SYLLABUS ATH 2243/BIO 2243
NUtrITION
(SBU.CCTC.Nov. 2004)
© 1994-2008-2005 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Jason Halverson MA, ATC/L, CSCS
Office Phone: (417) 328-2070
Required Textbooks:
Whitney, E.N.; Rolfes. S.R. (2005). Understanding
Nutrition. (10th ed.). CA:
Thomson
Description:
Nutritional
requirements of mankind are presented with an emphasis on the roles of
nutrients in the body throughout the life cycle. Note: this course may not be
included in the 36-hour curriculum for biology.
Disability Disclaimer:
It is the desire of
Prerequisites:
none
Course Goals:
Upon completion of this course the
student should be able to:
1. Have a good foundational
understanding of nutrition
2. Relate general knowledge of
nutrition and apply to daily concepts
3. Develop a foundation of lifelong
learning by integrating appropriate utilization of professional literature and
research
4. Experience elements of professional
development in order to obtain and maintain appropriate professional
credentials
5.
Go
through a capstone experience to expand upon or explore current issues relevant
to the student
6.
Provide
professional role modeling demonstrating professional and Christian ethics
Major Topics by Chapter:
1.
An Overview of Nutrition
2.
Planning a Healthy Diet
3. Digestion,
Absorption, and Transport
4. The
Carbohydrates: Sugars,
Starches, and Fibers
5. The
Lipids: Triglycerides,
Phospholipids and Sterols
6. Protein: Amino Acids
7. Metabolism: Transformations and
Interactions
8.
Energy Balance and Body
Composition
9. Weight
Management: Underweight and Overweight
10. Water-soluble Vitamins
11. Fat Soluble Vitamins
12.
Water
and the major minerals
13.
Trace
minerals
14.
Fitness:
physical activity, nutrients, and body adaptations
15.
Life
cycle nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation
16.
Life
cycle nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and adolescence
17.
Life
cycle nutrition: Adulthood and the later years
12.
Diet
and Health
13.
Consumer
Concerns
14.
Hunger
and the Global Environment
Course Requirements:
1.
Careful reading
of the textbook with guidance of the Chapter Outline PowerPoint
presentations.
2.
Exploration of each of the Chapter Animations,
Student Practice Tests, and Glossary of Terms in each chapter on the CD-ROM.
3.
Completion
of examinations. Three (100
questions each) online exams
will be given. (100 points per test are possible). (300points total)
a.
Exam 1
i.
Chapters 1-6
b.
Exam 2
i.
Chapters 7-13
c.
Exam 3
i.
Chapters 14-20
***NOTE***Exams
should be taken only after a through study of the assigned text chapters and completion
of the CD-ROM chapter Student Practice Tests and Glossary of Terms. A re-review of the Chapter PowerPoint Outline
presentations will also help facilitate success on the exams. Exam arrangements are to be made through
the Department of Extended Learning.
4. Article/Journal review (100 points each) (200 pts total):
a.
Current or relevant topic in nutrition
b.
Two are to be performed during the class session with
due dates as follows
c.
One of the two reviews can come from a magazine
article or can be generally based on non-scientific research
d.
The second is to come from review of a research based
topic (journal, on-line scientific research)
e.
A 2 page summary of each is to be written in Word
f.
Work is to be cited at the top of the summary in APA
format
g.
The body of the summary is to be a discussion or
synopsis of the reviewed piece
h.
Discussion is anything learned or feelings about the
research reviewed
i.
Grade based on proper format, content, and clear
presentation of writers understanding of the reviewed pieces.
5.
Diet/caloric intake journal (200 pts):
a.
Consecutive 3 day diet/caloric intake journal
b.
Record anything that you eat/drink noting the value
of the (or approximate value) of the calories of each item consumed. A meal total as well as a days total should
be figured
c. Personal
feeling/opinion summary included at conclusion of three-day period
Grades:
Assignment of final grades will be
based on the total number of points earned from the requirements listed. A
total of 700 points are possible.
The following scale will be used to determine the final grade for the course:
A = 100
- 90%
B = 89.9
- 80%
C = 79.9
- 70%
D = 69.9
- 60%
A Web-based tool, called
Blackboard, will be used to provide information, study guides, and test
scores. Scores earned from exams,
project, and study guide will be posted there, as will your final grade. I will
make every effort to report your scores within a two-day period after receiving
them. Papers may require a bit more time. Papers must be submitted through the Digital Drop Box in Microsoft Word.
Remember to send me an e-mail reminding me you placed an item in the Box;
otherwise, I will not know.
It is hoped that you will find the
resources on Blackboard to be helpful, challenging, and that they will enhance
your learning experience. Please provide
candid feedback as to what you like about the course, dislike about the course,
and specific suggestions for improvement should you have any. Your responses
will be invaluable to the continual development and enhancement of this
course.
Again, welcome to this course
Please feel free to contact me at any time should you
have questions or concerns. (Email: jhalvers@sbuniv.edu.
Phone: 417-328-2070. Use the e-mail first).
Remember, there is no substitute for careful reading. Use the Chapter
Outline PowerPoints to assist you in your study. Resist
the temptation to use them as substitutes for reading the textbook. Be sure to put into the course what you want
to get out of it since that is generally the way that results work out!!
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