SYLLABUS
ATH
2243/BIO 2243
NUTRITION
(SBU.CCTC.June. 2008)
©
2008-2009 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Jason Halverson MA,
ATC/L, CSCS
Office Phone: (417) 328-2070
Required Textbooks:
Whitney, E.N.; Rolfes. S.R. (2008). Understanding Nutrition. (11th ed.). CA: Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN-10: 0-495-11686-6. ISBN-13:9780495116868
(non-media edition).
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
18.
Diet
and Health
19.
Consumer
Concerns
20.
Hunger
and the Global Environment
Course Requirements:
1.
Careful reading of the textbook with guidance of the Chapter Outline
PowerPoint presentations.
2.
Completion
of chapter practice quizzes.
3.
Completion
of examinations. Six
(50 questions each) online
exams will be given. (50 points per test are possible). (300points total)
a.
Exam 1
Chapters
1-3
b.
Exam 2
Chapters 4-6
c.
Exam 3
Chapters 7-9
d.
Exam 4
Chapters
10-13
e.
Exam 5
Chapters
14-17
f.
Exam 6
Chapters
18-20
***NOTE***Exams should be taken only after a through study of the
assigned text chapters and engagement of chapter practice quizzes. 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. See course for details.
4. Article/Journal review ( 2 @ 50 points each) (100 pts total):
a.
Current or relevant topic in nutrition
b.
Two are to be completed and submitted.
See course for sequence of submission.
c.
One of the two reviews can come from a
magazine article or can be generally based on non-scientific research and is to
COMPARE a hyped nutrition claim vs.
a researched nutrition claim.
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 97 or above.
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 (150 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 550 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 Angel, will be used to provide information 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. Assignments
may require a bit more time. Assignments must be submitted in proper order,
through the Drop Box (not emailed)
and be completed in Microsoft Word 97 or above. Remember to send me an e-mail
reminding me you submitted an assignment; otherwise, I will not know.
It is hoped that
you will find the resources in this course 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: jhalverson@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!!
Updated 06-30-08