Summer Sessions 2020 Course Syllabus Course: HECO-1322- Section: 71 Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Instructor Information
Instructor	Amber Woodard
E-mail	woodardal@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: Monday: 7:30 am - 8:30 am (in chat room) and by e-mail through Blackboard any other time
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 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.
Course Information
Description	Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications. (Cross-listed as BIOL 1322)
Prerequisites	Basic skills competency in reading and math required.
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, ergogenics, 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.
Core Objectives	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills ? Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills ? Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills ? Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
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. Nutrition & Diet Therapy, DeBruyne, Pinna, and Whitney, Cengage Learning, 9th Edition/2016
Lecture Topics Outline	June: Mon.-1st - Sun.-7th Module 1:                   - Chapter 1: Overview of Nutrition & Health - Chapter 2: Carbohydrates Mon.-8th - Sun.-14th        - Chapter 3: Lipids                  - Chapter 4: Protein Mon.-15th - Sun.-21st Module 2:      - Chapter 5: Digestion & Absorption - Chapter 6: Metabolism, Energy Balance, & Body Composition - Chapter 6 Nutrition in Practice: Eating Disorders Mon.-22nd - Sun.-28th      - Chapter 7: Weight Management: Overweight & Underweight - Chapter 8: The Vitamins Mon.-29th - Sun.-July 5th Module 3:      - Chapter 9: Water & the Minerals - Chapter 11: Nutrition through the Life Span:          Pregnancy & Lactation July: Mon.-6th - Sun.-12th         - Chapter 12: Nutrition through the Life Span:          Infancy, Childhood, & Adolescence - Chapter 13: Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood Mon.-13th - Sun.-19th Module 4:      - Chapter 14: Illness & Nutrition Care - Chapter 15: Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions,               & Herbal Supplements Mon.-20th - Sun.-26th     - Chapter 16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral                   & Parenteral Nutrition Mon.-27th - Sun.-Aug. 2nd     - Chapter 17: Foods & Food Consistency for Upper GI Disorders - Chapter 18: Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal                   Tract Disorders August: Mon.-3rd - Sun.-9th         - Chapter 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus
Major Assignments Schedule	June: Mon.-1st - Sun.-7th         - Class Available to Students (6/1 @ 8am) - Quiz over syllabus available through 6/8/20 @ 8:00 am (extra credit opportunity) -PRE-TEST available through 6/8/20 @ 8:00 am (extra credit opportunity) Mon.-15th              - Assignment #1 (Your One-Day Food Intake) due by 8:00 am Mon.-15th - Thurs.-18th     - EXAM #1 (Chapters 1-4) Available (8:00 am - 8:00 am) Mon.-29th              - Assignment #2 (Quizlet) due by 8:00 am Mon.-29th - Thurs.-July 2nd - EXAM #2 (Chapters 5-8) Available (8:00 am - 8:00 am) July: Mon.-13th             - Assignment #3 (Vitamins & Minerals Review) due by                  8:00 am Mon.-13th - Thurs.-16th     - EXAM #3 (Chapters 9 & 11-13) Available (8:00 am - 8:00 am) August: **Mon.-10th               - Assignment #4 (DM Case Study/ADA Website) due by                  8:00 am                  - Extra Credit Assignment due by 8:00 am **Fri-7th - Tues.-11th         - FINAL EXAM (Chapters 14-18 & 21) Available (8:00 am - 8:00 am)
Final Exam Date	August 7, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  August 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Major Exams (4) (100 points each)     400 points total Assignments(4) (50 points each)     200 points total Total Points 600 points 537-600 = A (89.5+) 477-536 = B (79.5+) 417-476 = C (69.5+) 357-416 = D (59.5+) < 356 = F
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	None (online course)
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
Important Information
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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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