Biology 2190: Principles of Nutrition Fall 2008 NOTE: There is no face-to-face orientation for the course. Students must not only access the course by logging into Georgia View Vista but also becoming familiar with the tools associated with course. Information regarding Georgia View Vista is listed in this syllabus under "course delivery."

STUDENTS PLEASE USE YOUR GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE EMAIL  - THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT SEND ANY INFORMATION TO ANY EMAIL ADDRESS OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED BY THE COLLEGE!

Notice: This syllabus may change daily - students are held responsible for checking the syllabus to keep current with the class

Instructor: Mr. Thomas P. Harnden

Office: Cartersville 325, 678-872-8053

Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 730am until 800am and 1130am until 1230pm;  Fridays 1045am until 145pm; and hours by appointment

Email: tharnden@highlands.edu

Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in either BIOL 2121 or BIOL 1010 and familiarity with email and internet search - failure to meet this criteria results in removal from the course.

Course Delivery: This course will be delivered using a course management tool called Georgia View Vista. Students are responsible for obtaining their username and password. To log into Georgia View Vista, click on the following link: Georgia View Vista. Once you logged into Georgia View Vista you should see a list of links for courses that you are registered for the semester. If you do not see a link for the course you are trying to enter, then contact your instructor immediately. If you do see the course link, then click on it and you will be directed to the course main page. For example, click on our course link BIOL 2190. You will be directed the Principles of Nutrition main page. On the main course page you should see links to all the notes and exams for the course. In addition, at the top of the course main page, you should see links for other tools for the course such as "Discussion," "Mail," "My Grades," and "Tools" or "More Tools." Click on each of these and become familiar with these tools. If you click on the "Tools" or "My Tools" link and you should be able to retrieve the syllabus. Please read the syllabus and become familiar with the course expectations. Lastly, email the instructor from Georgia View Vista no later than the first Friday of the first week of class and in the body of the email please state that you have accessed, read, understand, and agree to the terms of the syllabus.

If you have trouble accessing the course please go to: http://help.view.usg.edu

Course Description: This is an Internet-based distance learning course which involves minimal contact with the instructor. 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: Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

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 (Required): Perspectives of Nutrition by Wardlaw and Hample, Seventh Edition.

Grading Policy: The final grade for the course is based on performance on online exams, participation, and a comprehensive final exam. The final exam will be worth 50% of the final grade, participation will be worth 10% of the final grade,  the average of 9 online exams will be worth 40% of the final grade. Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:

• A: 90 -100
• B: 80 - 89
• C: 70 - 79
• D: 60 - 69
• F: below 60

Class Participation:

Using Georgia View Vista, students will participate in threaded discussions. Dialog is asynchronous and students will participate in this discussion by "posting" a response to questions or comments posed to the class. There will be several threaded discussion topics related to material covered during the semester. Students will be graded based on the frequency and quality of participation:

Frequency: Students must participate or "post" a minimum of four times in each threaded discussion.

Quality: Students SHOULD provide additional information regarding a topic; find relevance to the information/discussion and why; present alternative explanations; and/or elaborate on ideas already discussed. Students SHOULD NOT post offensive comments; agree or disagree without elaborating why; duplicate information already presented; cut and paste other's responses; plagiarize information; and participate in "flaming" or online arguing and name-calling.

Testing Policy: The exams MAY be comprised of short answer,  multiple choice, and/or matching questions. Note: The final exam WILL CONTAIN NEW QUESTIONS but will reflect the material covered during the course. A tentative schedule of exams is listed on the course outline.

Course Policies:

• 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.
• Possession of a copy of an exam or possession of questions and answers from any exam is considered cheating.
• You may not collaborate during an exam. Any evidence of collaboration, group work or community answers will be considered cheating.
• Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for that assignment or exam and possible further disciplinary action which may include failure in the course.
• Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas or thoughts without referencing. Thus includes the use of another student’s materials, copying of web pages without referencing or any other action which is not does not reflect your original work.

Make-Up Policy: A make-up exam will be allowed if the following two criteria are met:

(1). The instructor is notified 24-48  hours prior to the exam time that a problem exists. If the instructor can not be reached in person then a message should be left at the Cartersville Center or email prior to the exam time. The student must supply a phone number at which they may be reached.

(2). The absence must be excusable and documented. Examples of excused absences are illnesses with a doctor's excuse, death in the family, military deployment, etc. Employment conflicts, vacations and personal activities are not acceptable excuses. The instructor reserves the right to determine the type of documentation required and if an absence is excusable.

Note: If either of the above conditions are not met, the student forfeits their right to a make-up exam. Unexcused absences will result in a grade of zero for that exam. If the Instructor excuses an absence, the instructor reserves the right to (1) administer an alternative exam, (2) administer the exam in an alternative format (i.e. written, essay, oral, etc...) and (3)  administer the exam at a time and location convenient to the instructor. No student will be allowed to make up more than one exam during the semester!

In regards to technology:

• General Policies:
  • It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the use of Georgia Highlands College student email and Internet browsers
  • Students must check to see if their computers contain the appropriate programs required 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. RECOMMENDATION: use the computers at Georgia Highlands college! If a problem arises with the computer or server it is easier for me to verify such technical difficulties.
  • The course will be delivered through the internet using Vista. Students must attend the orientation in order to become familiar with Georgia View Vista..
• Email Policies
  • There is an email option in Georgia View Vista. You may use this option or use the Georgia Highlands College email account provided.
  • Students are encouraged to use email provided by the college and/ or Vista email.
  • In general, all email will be answered in a timely manner. All email should contain the words BIOL 2190 in the subject line. Failure to do this may delay response to your email. If you have a question, please indicate that with a "?" in the subject line of the email.
  • The instructor will NOT accept ANY email from other sources other than Georgia Highlands College!
  • Check both your Georgia Highlands College and Georgia View Vista email daily!
• Testing and Graded Material
  • Exam dates are listed on the course schedule below. Exam dates are subject to change at instructor's discretion.
  • On the course (Georgia View Vista) homepage there is a link to exams. To take an exam, click on the link to each exam and proceed with the exam. There is sample exam already listed on the course homepage. Please take this exam to get familiar with taking online exams. There is no penalty for wrong answers on this exam.
  • An exam can only be taken once! The instructor has the capability of monitoring students and exams (who takes them, time and date taken, number of questions answered, length of time spent, etc...). If a student clicks on the link of an exam, the exam will immediately start and is timed. Therefore, do not attempt to look at or take an exam and then "click out" or "back out" of the exam - this will be counted as your first and only attempt and will be recorded as such.
  • Be sure to check the maintenance schedule of Georgia View Vista - it changes frequently. Maintenance may occur during the time frame of an exam. Immediately contact the instructor if this occurs.
  • The instructor will give an appropriate length of time to take online exams. Do not attempt to take the exam at the last minute. The program is designed to shut off on a specific day and at a specific time.
  • The score for each exam is reported to the instructor as a percentage. The percentage will be recorded as a whole number. For example, if the first exam has 50 questions and a student answered 40 questions correctly out of the 50, then the students score is 40/50 or 80%. The instructor will record a grade of 80 for that exam.
  • If you attempt to take an exam and you have been disconnected from the internet your exam will still count down the time - therefore you must try to reconnect immediately and finish the exam.
  • If a student wishes to review an exam taken, then a student must make an appointment with the instructor during his office ours at the Cartersville campus. 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. 
  • Missed exams without a reasonable and documented/verifiable excuse results in a zero for that exam.
  • 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.

   

  Exams	Exam Availability
  Test I - chapters 1-2	Test will be available online from 9:00am 8/26 until 9:00am 8/28
  Test II - chapter 3-4	Test will be available online from 9:00am 9/2 until 9:00am 9/4
  Test III - chapters 5-6	Test will be available online from 9:00am 9/9 until 9:00am 9/11
  Test IV - chapters 7-8	Test will be available online from 9:00am 9/23 until 9:00am 9/25
  Test V - chapters 9-10	Test will be available online from 9:00am 9/30 until 9:00am 10/2
  Test VI - chapters 11-12	Test will be available online from 9:00am 10/7 until 9:00am 10/9
  Test VII - chapters 13 and 15	Test will be available online from 9:00am 10/21 until 9:00am 10/23
  Test VIII - chapters 17-18	Test will be available online from 9:00am 10/28 until 9:00am 10/30
  Test IX - chapter 19	Test will be available online from 9:00am 11/4 until 9:00am 11/6
  Final Exam (comprehensive and composed of new questions)	Final will be available online from 9:00am 11/18 until 9:00am 11/20

The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus at his discretion. Students will be notified as soon as possible of any changes made.