F.N 20 Syllabus Spring 2005 NUTRITION AND LIFE R HELLER

F.N. 20 Syllabus Spring 2005NUTRITION AND LIFER. HELLERAn introduction to the basic physiology, psychology, social and biochemical principles relatedto human nutrition.INSTRUCTOR: Rosanne Heller, RDPHONE: (323) 913-4932 (message) Email: NutritionFN20@aol.comOFFICE: NONE or: RHeller@lbcc.eduFAX: 562-630-5106 .SECTION: 34215 Wednesday -- 7:00 to 10:00 PM ROOM: M219 –LACTEXT:EXAMS:“NUTRITION CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES”.9 TH ED. By Frances Sizer and Eleanor WhitneyText-Required. Study Guide for Textbook-Recommended.All exams will be 50 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each. Eachexam will have an extra credit question choice worth up to 5 points. You are encouragedto answer one of the questions. Partial points are awarded and can make the differenceat the end of the semester in your total points.Scantron 882 (testing sheets) must be purchased from the bookstore. Use a #2 pencil.No makeup exams will be offered. If you miss an exam it will count as oneof your lowest scores. *GRADING: 7 exams (100 points each) 700 pointsExchange Activity25 pointsComputer Nutrition Analysis-1 day25 pointsGroup or Individual Presentation Project 100 pointsAttendance50 points*Drop 2 low scores-200 pointsTotal Points700 pointsExtra Credit: Computer Nutrition Analysis-3 day 35 pointsATTENDANCE:WITHDRAWEL:EXTRA CREDIT:Instructor may drop student if absent 20% of the course (3 absences).It is the responsibility of the student to formally withdraw from the classon or before _______________.Three-day nutritional analysis of your diet, worth 35 points. Extra Creditprojects will NOT be accepted after , 2005. For full credit theanalysis should be turned in no later than , 2005.=====================================================================Page 1 of 3Last printed 1/10/05 4:42 PM---Supersedes all previous versions.ITDC_G5:Users:ccsadler:Desktop:e-courses dir:de.lbcc.edu:syllawebs:fn:34215.rtf

F.N. 20 Syllabus Spring 2005NUTRITION AND LIFER. HELLERCLASS SCHEDULE: FOR WEDNESDAY CLASSES 7:00-10:00 P.M.DATE LECTURE ASSIGNMENT1-12 Introduction Reliable Nutrition Info. Chapter 11-19 Food Guide Pyramid. Exchange List. Labels Chapter 21-26 Body Systems Chapter 32-2 EXAM 1 (CHAPTER 1,2) (Lecture continues if needed)Computer Project discussed and explained.Exchange Due2-9 Carbohydrates: Sugars, Fibers Chapter 4SIGN UP DATE FOR VITAMIN/MINERAL PRESENTATIONS.2-16 Lipids: Fat/Oil in diet. Fat Digestion. Chapter 52-23 EXAM 2 (Chapter 3) 1 day computer Project DueProteins Chapter 6Class time for group preparation of Vitamin/Mineral Presentations.3-2 FLEX DAY—NO CLASS----------------------------------------------3-9 Proteins Chapter 6Vitamin and Mineral Test Questions DueVitamin and Mineral Outline Due3-16 EXAM 3 (Chapter 4,5)Group Presentations on Vitamins & Minerals Chapter 7,83-23 Group Presentations on Vitamins & Minerals (continue) Chapter 7,83-30 SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS------------------------------------------4-6 EXAM 4 (Chapter 6) Chapter 9Energy Balance4-13 Physical Activity & Fuel Chapter 10EXTRA CREDIT NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS DUE4-20 EXAM 5 (Chapter 7, 8) (Physical Activity & Fuel Lecture continues if needed).4-27 Disease Prevention Chapter 11=====================================================================Page 2 of 3Last printed 1/10/05 4:42 PM---Supersedes all previous versions.ITDC_G5:Users:ccsadler:Desktop:e-courses dir:de.lbcc.edu:syllawebs:fn:34215.rtf

F.N. 20 Syllabus Spring 2005NUTRITION AND LIFER. HELLER5-4 Continue Lecture if needed.Last day EXTRA CREDIT NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS ACCEPTED.5-11 Review of Chapters 9, 10 & 11 for final exam5-18 EXAM 6 (Chapter 9) and FINAL EXAM 7 (CHAPTER 10,11)Instructor EvaluationPLEASE KEEP A RECORD OR YOUR TEST SCORES and ASSIGNMENTS:A = 630-700 TEST 1 (CHAPTER 1,2) _________________ Exchange Activity________B = 560-629 TEST 2 (CHAPTER 3) _________________ 1 Day Computer _________C = 490-559 TEST 3 (CHAPTER 4) _________________ Presentation ____________D = 420-489 TEST 4 (CHAPTER 5,6) _________________F = Below 419 TEST 5 (CHAPTER 7,8) _________________TEST 6 (CHAPTER 9) _________________ Extra Credit--FINAL (CHAPTER 10,11) _________________ 3 day computer-_________Study Suggestions:1. Get to know someone in class that you could study with.2. Consider taping the lecture to hear a second time or to fill in your missing gaps ofyour notes.3. Seriously consider buying the study guide, many test questions are from the studyguide.4. Early in the semester, consider taking a study skills workshop, offered FREE in thelibrary on test taking skills, taking better notes, how to plan out your semester.5. Rewrite your notes within a day.6. Be prepared for the lecture. Read the chapter prior to the lecture in which it will becovered.Cell Phone and Beeper Use1. Please refrain from using cell phones during class.2. If you must have the beeper or cell phone, please have it on “silent” and respond to itduring the break or at end of class.Unavoidable AbsencesIf you have an unavoidable absence, feel free to call me to make other arrangementsrather than miss an assignment. Assignments may be emailed or faxed to me prior toclass.=====================================================================Page 3 of 3Last printed 1/10/05 4:42 PM---Supersedes all previous versions.ITDC_G5:Users:ccsadler:Desktop:e-courses dir:de.lbcc.edu:syllawebs:fn:34215.rtf