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BIOL 2190 Principles of Nutrition Maymester 2012

Instructor: Thomas Harnden, Ph. D.

Email: tharnden@highlands.edu

Office and Office Hours: Listed on Dr. Harnden's Main Page

Course Description:

This course covers the fundamental principles of human nutrition from a biological perspective. Included will be the study of the major nutrient classes, nutrition and related diseases, role of major nutrients, consumer concerns about foods, and the requirements of various groups of individuals.

Course Objectives:

1. BIOL 2190 students will be able to define a nutrient and will be able to describe the commonly employed nutrient reference values such as DRI, ERA, RDA, AI, UL, and DV.

2. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe the anatomical structures and physiological processes associated with the breakdown, absorption and metabolism of nutrients within the human body.

3. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe the six classes of nutrients utilized by humans as well as the deficiencies and excesses associated with each.

4. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe the process of alcohol production as well as the metabolism, benefits, and health problems associated with the consumption of alcohol.

5. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify the various types of eating disorders and describe the risk factors, common symptom, physiological and psychological effects, and treatments of each.

6. BIOL 2190 students will be able to discuss the relationship between exercise and weight control and nutrient consumption and metabolism.

7. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe the changing nutrient requirements during pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, and adulthood.

8. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe both the basic principles of food safety and the organisms associated with food borne illnesses.

9. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify and describe the basic principles of food production, food preservation, and food labeling.

10. BIOL 2190 students will be able to identify, analyze, and discuss their own dietary requirements and health status.

Text: Perspectives of Nutrition by Byrd et. Al., Eighth Edition - NOTE: there is a CD that comes with the textbook. It is called Nutrient Calc. . You must have this CD in order to complete the DAR project for the course!

Attendance:

Attendance is required and will be recorded. The instructor will either take roll or pass around an attendance sheet. Failure to be present when roll is taken or when the attendance sheet is pass around will result in an absence recorded. Furthermore, a student cannot sign in for another student. Signing in for another student is considered a violation of academic integrity. Lastly, Georgia Highlands College requires that all faculty members report their students' progress throughout the course of the semester as part of the institution-wide Early Warning Program (EWP).  The objective of the program is to support academic success by reviewing early indicators of satisfactory student progress.  In accordance with EWP, faculty members provide the Registrar's Office with academic reports of each student enrolled in their course(s) at checkpoints staggered throughout the semester.  The following success factors are reported at their corresponding checkpoint:

Week 2: Notification of Non-attendance
Week 5: Evidence of Course Pursuit
Week 8: Mid-term Grades

Prerequisites:

Grade of C or higher in either BIOL 2121 or BIOL 1010

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS TAKE BIOL 2121 AND BIOL 2122 BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE!

Grading:

The standard grading system will be used:

A= 100-90, B= 89-80, C= 79-70, D= 69-60, F= 59 and below

Notice: If a student's final average is within one half a point (ex: 89.5) of the next letter grade the instructor will grant rounding up to the next letter grade if the student has attended and participated in at least 90% of the scheduled lectures.

The final grade for the course is based on the average of the following 8 grades:

• Five announced lecture exams
• The average of all unannounced quizzes - the instructor reserves the right to determine the number of quizzes
• A Diet Analysis Report (DAR) and Presentation: The diet analysis report is divided into eight (8) assignments. Each assignment is worth a maximum eleven (11) points. A link to the description and due date for each assignment is listed in the lecture schedule. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE ASSIGNMENTS! After completing all eight of the assignments, students will present their findings to the class. The presentation is worth a maximum of twelve (12) points. The date of the presentation is also listed in the lecture schedule. Therefore, the maximum amount of points earn for the DAR is one hundred (100).
• A final comprehensive exam

Notice: The instructor reserves the right to add a ninth grade in calculating the final average for the course.

Disclosures:

• COURSE PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS
  • Lecture behavior that is considered disruptive will not be tolerated. Behavior that may be perceived as disruptive include, but not limited to:
    • active cell phones not set on vibrate (therefore rings when receiving calls)
    • laptop computers whose volume is not muted
    • students chattering and whispering while the instructor is lecturing
    • students walking in late
  • The instructor reserves the right to move students from one location in the lecture room to another location without notice nor reason. For example, the instructor may request that students occupy seats in the first row before the next row can be occupied.
  • Although the instructor supports science education for all, individuals not registered for the course cannot attend lecture.
  • Board of Regents policy 1902 DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR - "Any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts, or attempts to obstruct or disrupt any teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary, or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment" (BR Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166-168; 1970-71, p. 98) source: USG Manual
  • Please ask relevant questions. The art of questioning is the greatest tool regarding success in education!
  • Students are responsible for collecting and saving all graded material. If a problem or dilemma arises (e.g. error on an exam or grade miscalculation), students may be asked to provide all graded material handed out during the semester. Therefore, save all graded material handed back! Failure to provide (when requested) any or all graded material handed back may result in a grade of zero for the missing material.
  • Cheating will not be tolerated!!! Any student who cheats on an exam will receive a grade of zero on the exam. Behavior that may be perceived as cheating include, but not limited to:
    • talking immediately before and during the administration of an exam
    • looking in the direction of another student's exam
    • fumbling through a book-bag, knapsack, purse, etc..
    • use of scrap paper that is not blank prior to the administration of an exam
    • cell phones or any electronic devices out in the open
  • In regards to exams, projects and assignments: Any evidence of violating the academic integrity code will result in a grade of zero for that exam, project, or assignment and possible further disciplinary action which may include failure in the course.
  • Students are responsible for all graded material designated in the syllabus. If lecture or laboratory is canceled due to inclement weather or instructor absence students are still responsible for the graded material not covered. If students have questions regarding missed material, the instructor has office hours (and/or will have an extra class period) to answer any questions. Therefore, it is imperative to read at least a chapter ahead of the schedule.
  • Unless other wise noted, students are responsible for all material in the textbook.
  • Students are responsible for any announcements made or handouts distributed in their absence.
  • The instructor will NOT calculate tentative averages such as a cummulative course average. If a student requests a tentative course average or any other grade calculation, then the instructor will automatically deduct ten points from a students highest exam grade.
  • WITHDRAWING FROM THE COURSE - The instructor will not give advice as to whether or not a student should withdraw from the course! Only the student is capable of knowing their potential for future success. If a student asks the instructor whether he/she should withdraw, then the instructor will automatically deduct ten points from a students highest exam grade.
    
  • The instructor will NOT disclose grades over the phone or by email. Instead, students must be present when grades are handed out or must attend the instructor's office hours to receive grades. If a student requests a grade disclosure via phone or email, then the instructor will automatically deduct ten points from a students highest exam grade.
  • Extra credit is considered a privilege not a requirement for the course. Failure to follow class procedures as defined by the syllabus or oral instruction by the instructor may result in the loss of such a privilege. In addition, if a student's attendance falls below 90%, then that student will loose all extra credit earned in the course or could potentially earn. Lastly, the administration of extra credit is done at the instructor's discretion. DO NOT ASK IF EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN!!! If a student asks for extra credit, then the instructor will automatically deduct ten points from a students highest exam grade.
  • Absolutely and positively no tape recorders are to be used to record my lecture or laboratory!!! The instructor provides detailed notes that enable a student to listen to lecture and still have time to make additional notes and ask questions. Exceptions to this rule are those students who have documented reasons and verified by Georgia Highlands College. Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should make an appointment with the College Access Center (Disability Support Services) to coordinate reasonable accommodations. However, verified documentation must be submitted to the instructor no later than two classes prior to the first exam.
    
  • Students receiving financial aid: Federal regulations state that if a student did not attend classes and received failing grades, then the grades were not earned and financial aid needs to be reduced accordingly. Please be advised that any student receiving a 0.00 GPA will be required to prove that the 0.00 GPA was earned by attending classes or completing requirements for each class. Students who have earned at least one passing grade for the semester will not be affected by this regulation. If a student has properly withdrawn from all classes, the student's financial aid should be adjusted from the time they signed the withdrawal form.
  • In regards to technology:
    • If using computers not associated by the Georgia Highlands College
      • Students must check to see if their computers contain the appropriate programs - specified by the college
      • Students must check to see if their computers and programs are working correctly
    • The instructor is not responsible for any technical difficulties a student faces if a student chooses to use technology not provided by Georgia Highlands College
    • Students must use email provided by Georgia Highlands College
    • It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the use of email, Internet, and MS Word. It is recommended to to be concurrently enrolled in or already have taken FCCS 1100.
    • Students have many avenues to gain access to a computer (egs Cartersville campus, Georgia Highlands College library, local library, fellow students, friends, etc...) , therefore students always have access to the syllabus, notes, and online exams for the course regardless the condition of their computer.
    • DON'T WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE TO CHECK AND SEND EMAILS OR TAKE ONLINE EXAMS - THE SERVER MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
    • The instructor will give appropriate time to submit online work such as email assignments and online exams. Therefore, there will be a penalty for late online assignments and exams. For each 24-hour period that online work is late, the grade for the assignment will be lowered an entire letter grade.
• EXAMINATION POLICIES
  • Exam Preparation
    • Receiving high grades is dependent upon the extent of preparation for exams not the manner or format of the exam. Therefore, the instructor reserves the right not to disclose the amount or types of questions on any exam.
  • Exam Attendance and Make-up
    • Unless prior notice was given to and approved by the instructor or a document/verifiable excuse provided, missed exams result in a grade of zero.
    • Excusing students from missed exams is done at the instructor's discretion.
    • Excused absences enable a student to take a missed exam. Missed exams will be taken at the last week of classes unless otherwise noted by the instructor. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP MORE THAN ONE LECTURE EXAM DURING THE SEMESTER!
    • The instructor reserves the right to choose an alternate format (ex: essay/oral) for missed exams as well as a location (i.e. campus) convenient for the instructor.
    • If a student is 15 or more minutes late to an exam, then the tardiness will be considered an absence. NO EXAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED 15 MINUTES AFTER THE BEGINNING OF ANY EXAM! 
  • Lecture Exams
    • Students are to use #2 pencils for lecture exams and students must bring two or more penscils to an exam. If a student does not have pencils in hand for an exam, then he or she will not be admitted into the exam room!
    • STUDENTS MUST OBTAIN/PURCHASE SCANTRONS TO BE USED TO RECORD THEIR EXAM ANSWERS! IF A STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A SCANTRON IN HAND FOR AN EXAM, THEN HE OR SHE WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE EXAMINATION ROOM!
    • After a lecture exam has been completed, both the exam and answer sheet is to be signed and handed in. Failure to hand in both the exam and the answer sheet may result in a grade of zero. Exams are graded by hand or by machine. Errors may occur! Therefore, students are responsible for checking their answers with the answer sheets/exams after receiving their graded exam.
    • Exams are not returned to the students. Students must make an appointment to review any tests taken during the term. Appointments to review old exams are not available the last week of class - therefore it is suggested to review exams immediately after they are handed back! Furthermore, a student can review an exam only after the exam is taken - BUT before the next scheduled exam is administered. Once the subsequent exam has been administered, students will not be allowed to review old exams. Therefore, it is imperative to make an appointment to review exams during the instructors office hours. 

Lecture Schedule
Biology 2190

Note: This is a tentative lecture schedule! The instructor reserves the right to alter this schedule at his discretion. Any changes in this schedule will be announced to the students as soon as it is possible.