FN110 Session 2
Introduction to Nutriton
Semester Fall 1998

Syllabus

FN 110 Introduction to Nutrition
Semester: Fall 1998, 3 credit

Instructor: Nancy Gustafson, M.S., L.R.D., F.A.D.A.

Instructor's email: NJGustafson@compuserve.com
Office Phone: 231-7474 (leave message)
Office Location/Hours: 351 G. , EML (E. Morrow Lebedeff), By appointment

Class Hours: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:30 pm
Class Location: FLC 124

• Text and Course Objectives
• Schedule
• Exams and Grading
• Assignments

Text and Study Guide:

Smolin, LA, Grosvenor, MB. Nutrition Science and Applications 2nd edition, Saunders College Publishing, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, New York, NY (1997).

Mook, M., Berkoff, N. Study Guide and Activities Manual to accompany Nutrition Science and Applications 2nd edition, Smolin and Grosvenor, Saunders College Publishing, New York, NY (1997).

Course Description and Objectives:

This course presents a study of current nutrition fact and philosophy, including changes that have taken place in the field of nutrition. The challenge will be to learn how to evaluate the nutrition facts as consumers of nutrition information. It is the intent that students will begin to understand what they know about nutrition and apply what they have learned into their daily life. Hence, the student will enhance her/his own nutrition and health as a consequence of information obtained in this course.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe basic nutrition science concepts as a consumer of nutrition information
2. Recognize the role of the nutritionist in a variety of health care careers
3. Recognize nutritional changes that occur over a lifetime and understand the basis of nutrient requirements during the life cycle.

Disabilities:

Any students with disabilities who need accommodation in this course are encouraged to speak with the instructor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for these accommodations.

Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:

Work in this course must adhere to the Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct as cited in "Rights & Responsibilities of Community: A code of Student conduct" (1993) pp.29-30. "The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity, and fair play. Occasionally, this trust is violated when cheating occurs, either inadvertently or deliberately.....Faculty members may fail the student for the particular assignment, test, or course involved, or they may recommend that the student drop the course in question, or these penalties may be varied with the gravity of the offense and the circumstances of the particular case."

Academic dishonesty can be divided into four categories and defined as follows:

• Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise.
• Fabrication: Intentional and authorized falsification of invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise.
• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty:" Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.
• Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academic exercise.

Tentative Schedule:

Date	Lecture	Title	Text
Aug. 25	1	Course Introduction	Chapter 1
Sept. 1	2	Nutrition Defined	Chapter 2
Sept. 8	3	The Body	Chapter 3
Sept. 15	4	Carbohydrates	Chapter 4
Sept. 22	5	Lipids	Chapter 5
	Exam 1 on Chapters 1-4, 5:00-5:45 in FLC 124
Sept. 29	6	Proteins	Chapter 6
Oct. 6	7	Vitamins	Chapter 8
Oct. 13	8	Vitamins	Chapter 9
Oct. 20	9	Minerals	Chapter 10
	Exam 2 on Chapters 5,6,8,9, 5:00-5:45 in FLC 124
Oct. 27	10	Minerals	Chapter 11
Nov. 3	11	Energy and Weight Control	Chapter 7
Nov. 10	12	Exercise	Chapter 12
Nov. 17	13	Life Cycle: Mothers and Infants	Chapter 13
	Exam 3 on Chapters 7, 10-12, 5:00-5:45 in FLC 124
Nov. 24	14	Life Cycle: Toddlers and Teens	Chapter 14
Dec. 1	15	Life Cycle: The Adult Years	Chapter 15
Dec. 8	16	Food Safety and Global Nutrition	Chapters 16 & 17
Exam 4 on Chapters 13-17 will be administered during finals week, on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 5:00-7:30 in FLC 124

Exams and Grading:

A total of 4 exams will be given, each worth 100 points. Exams will consist of about 50 multiple choice questions based on materials covered since the previous exam. Some questions will require the application of information given during lecture to determine the answer. Your final grade will be determined by adding the exam grades, dividing by 400, and multiplying by 100% to get a grade out of 100.

A= 90-100 points
B= 80-89 points
C= 70-79 points
D=60-69 points
F= 0-59 points

Late make-ups for missed exams will not be permitted unless the student contacts the instructor prior to class and provides written documentation of a valid reason from an MD or counselor. If you represent the University (e.g. on a team) and must miss an exam, you must make arrangements to take the exam ahead of schedule.
Assignments and Attendance:
With the exception of the first class meeting, you are expected to have read the corresponding book chapter before you come to class. Regular attendance is important to your success, and you are expected to attend all class periods. Although your instructor will grade you on your work and not on your attendance, your attendance at class will have substantial impact on your final grade.

Study Helps:

1. Make flash cards for yourself with words or definitions on one side and the meanings on the opposite side. Make them small enough to carry with you in a pocket or bag..

2. Arrange your time so that you have planned study times free of interruption from the demands of friends or family.

3. Study with someone else regularly and quiz each other.

4. If you are having difficulties, consult with your instructor. Be responsible for your work

5. When taking tests, study several times over several days. Overnight cramming produces confusion, anxiety, and poor learning.

Disabilities:
Any student with disabilities, or others who need special accomodations in this class, are invited to share their concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
Work in this course must adhere to the Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct as cited in "Rights & Responsibilities of Community: A Code of Student Conduct" (1993) pp. 29-30.

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Professor Name: Nancy J. Gustafson
Last Updated: 9/30/98 10:32 AM
Published by North Dakota State University