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Spring 2026 Course Syllabus
Course: HECO-1322 (Section: 71, CRN: 10787) Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
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| Instructor | Christina Patteson | ||||||||
| pattesoncb@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6330 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational I - Room: 131 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Virtual appoint available upon student request | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | pattesoncb@lamarpa.edu | ||||||||
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| Description | Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications. (Cross-listed as BIOL 1322) | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. 1)The required textbook is: Nutrition & Diet Therapy, by DeBruyne, Pinna, & Whitney 10th ed. Published by Cengage. The ISBN for the textbook is 978-0357-03986-1. 2)The access code to Pearson's "Mastering Nutrition" to accompany the book Nutrition & You, 6th ed by Blake. (Note, this is NOT the Cengage access code for the DeBruyne book described above.) |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
To clarify: 1.) Cengage book referenced above (MANDATORY) 2.) Pearson's MN access code. (OPTIONAL) The only other things you will need to be successful in this course are: 1.) RELIABLE computer and internet access. This is the responsibility of the student and not the instructor. 2.) Respondus Lock Down Browser and webcam enabled on your computer for exams. Students may access the LSCPA testing center if they do not have this available on their personal device. LSCPA also provides laptops for eligible students. These laptops are setup with the Respondus Lock Down Browser and webcam. All students should test their access to Respondus within the first week of this course. 3.) Access to Microsoft Word through your LSCPA account. |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Apply nutritional knowledge to analyze personal dietary intakes, to plan nutritious meals using nationally established criteria to meet recommended goals, and to evaluate food labels and the validity of nutritional claims. 2. Trace the pathways and processes that occur in the body to handle nutrients and alcohol through consumption, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage and waste excretion. 3. Discuss functions, sources, deficiencies, and toxicities of macro-and micronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. 4. Apply the concept of energy balance and its influences at the physical, emotional, societal, and cellular level to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to correct energy imbalances. 5. Utilize concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and knowledge about macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, ergogenic, and supplements and relate them to fitness and health. 6. Describe health and disease issues related to nutrition throughout the life cycle, including food safety, corrective dietary modifications, and the influence of specific nutrients on diseases. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule | Major Case Study: May 3, 2026 | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | May 10, 2026 - 12:1 AM Through May 10, 2026 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
400 points- Major Exams (4 exams worth 100 points each). 200 points- Practice Quizzes (4 quizzes worth 50 points each). 100 points- Discussion Boards (5 discussions worth 25 points each- lowest grade dropped). 55 points- Major Case Study Assignment (1 case study worth 55 points). Total Points 755 points 676-755 = A (89.5+) 600-675.9 = B (79.5+) 525-599.9 = C (69.5+) 449-524.9 = D (59.5+) < 449 = F |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy | Students are required to log into Blackboard every weekday to work on assignments and read announcements. The instructor has access to detailed attendance reports through Blackboard. | ||||||||
| Additional Information | None | ||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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