Course Schedule
Spring 2024
Prefer to print this course schedule? Here it is in pdf format.
Consider saving this onto your computer desktop for easy access.
In addition to the course schedule, the link below includes a one page Quarter at a Glance,
a calendar for the 8 weeks
(FYI: Looking at the schedule below on a smartphone is not as user friendly as on other devices. Recommendation: Look at it on a computer or tablet, or print the pdf version using the link above.
April 8 - May 5
The first 4 weeks of the "regular" quarter.
This course WILL be open on Canvas during this time.
Utilize this time to get a head start on the course content so things will be more relaxed for you during the official 8 weeks of this course
Week 1: May 6-12
Topics
Introduction
Nutritional Status
Evaluating Information Research
Reading Assignments
VL #1 (Virtual Lecture, on Canvas)
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY: The Deadline to complete Task #1 & 2 to hold your spot in NUTR 10
SATURDAY Feedback Survey #1 opens
SUNDAY: The Orientation Quiz Closes at 11:55 pm
Week 2: May 13-19
Topics
What is a healthy diet? Energy Calculations Understanding Food Labels
Reading Assignments
VL #2
Tests and Due Dates
FRIDAY Discussion #1 Opens
SATURDAY Feedback Survey #1 closes
Week 3: May 20-26
Topics
Carbohydrates
Reading Assignments
VL #3
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY: TEST #1
SUNDAY Discussion #1 Closes
Week 4: May 27 - June 2
Topics
Fats
Protein
Reading Assignments
VL #4
VL#5
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY: TEST #2
FRIDAY Discussion #1 Opens
SATURDAY: Part 1 of the Diet Assignment is DUE at 11:55 pm
Week 5: June 3-9
Topics
Phytochemicals, Digestion & Alcohol
The Western Diet and Chronic Diseases: Heart Disease, Cancer,
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Reading Assignments
VL #6
VL #7
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY: TEST #3
SATURDAY Feedback Survey #2 opens
SUNDAY: Discussion #2 Closes
Week 6: June 10-16
Topics
Issues around Body Weight
Vitamins & Minerals
Water
Reading Assignments
VL #8
VL #9
Tests and Due Dates
MONDAY: TEST #4
FRIDAY: TEST #5
FRIDAY: Last day to drop this class (and receive a W)
SATURDAY Feedback Survey #2 closes
Week 7: June 17 - 23
Topics
Dietary Supplements
Fortified Foods
Organic Foods
Food Choices & the Environment
Putting it All Together
Meal Planning 101
Reading Assignments
VL #10
VL #11
This is the Last VL and it's short
Tests and Due Dates
TUESDAY: TEST #6
WEDNESDAY: Feedback Survey #3 opens
SATURDAY: The Diet Assignment is due at 11:55 pm
SUNDAY: 2 Extra Credit Reflections posted
Week 8: June 24-30
Final Exams Week
Good Luck in ALL of your Final Exams!
There is No Final Exam in NUTR 10 -- but there is the last Test
Topics
NONE
Reading Assignments
NONE
Tests and Due Dates
TUESDAY: TEST #7
WEDNESDAY 11:55 pm Deadlines:
To submit Diet Assignment Late (with points deducted)
To submit Reflections for Extra Credit points
Feedback Survey #3 closes
Have a Wonderful Quarter!
