Syllabus

Syllabus is located at the bottom of this page.

The course is designed to be taught primarily by instructor mediated by scheduled communication. As a student, you haven't been online at the same time as the instructor. Students will learn by means of reading, writing, and applying information. Methods of instruction will include: reading assignments, discussion reflections, interactive we exercise (quizzes, power-point presentations, online web activities) and a diet analysis project.

This course will utilize:

Chapter Outlines, study sheets, and animations, to aid in preparation for lecture exams

· Use of textbook website to reinforce and practice concepts.

· Suggested order of coursework is: Read textbook, view power point of lectures, view online lectures and take associated assessment.

Course introduces concepts and principles of the science of nutrition. Intended for anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgeable consumer of nutritional information.

• Identification and definitions of nutritional concepts components of food and energy elements of digestion.
• Consideration of nutritional requirements for each age group.
• Health problems related to diet.

Methods of Assessment for Course:

1. Test : There will be one Online Exam that is proctored, closed book. Worth 100 points.
2. Weekly Quizzes: There will be 12 quizzes covering approximately one chapter of the textbook [except in the summer - where approximately 2 chapters will be covered per week]. Time limit is 20 minutes, questions are multiple choice. Worth 50 points each.
3. My Diet Analysis Project: Using the program with the textbook, students must complete one project report. Worth 200 points for the course. Sample rubic is provided on how this project is assessed under the course management software.
4. Discussion posts : 1-2 per month, depending on the term.