NFS141 Fall 020 Tekkora Syllabus(1) PDF

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COURSE SYLLABUS HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF URBAN PUBLIC HEALTH COURSE SYLLABUS NFS 14100: Nutrition I 3 Credits Fall 2020

Time and location Instructor

Online: Wednesday 10:00-12:30 Nicole Tekkora MS MPA RD [email protected] Please feel free to reach me by email with questions or to make an appointment

Office hours

By appointment (Most availability following class)

Catalog Course description Course prerequisites Course format Required reading & resources

See CUNYFirst catalog

Suggested reading and resources

N/A Online lecture – most classes held synchronously Whitney, E.N. and Rolfes, S.R. Understanding Nutrition, 15th Ed., Cengage Learning, 2018; ISBN-10: 1337556319 The text can be purchased or rented online. Students may purchase the 14 th edition as well. http://hunter.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php?action=browse#books/2273067/ Additional readings will be posted in folders corresponding to the chapter where relevant material is discussed on Blackboard

Program Competencies This course will help you to achieve the following competencies which are expected of undergraduates NFS Majors

Course Learning Objectives After successfully completing this course you are expected to be able to:

Students are able to demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical evidence-based practice decisions.

Identify different types of research study designs by reading current literature.

Students are able to understand the principles of digestion, absorption, transport, and metabolism when making decisions related to food intake and physical fitness. Students are able to address nutritional needs of individuals and communities at various stages of the life cycle, various

Be able to search for relevant food, nutrition and health literature through online databases such as Medline (PubMed). Identify types of nutrients and their pathways when they enter the body.

Assessment Methods Competencies and learning objectives will be addressed as part of the following course sessions: Exams Diet Analysis Project

Exams Diet Analysis Project

Calculate energy needs for various populations. Identify the similarities and differences between nutrition assessment of individuals and

Exams Diet Analysis Project

fitness levels, and for diverse population groups.

Students are able to use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols to make recommendations for individuals and communities.

Students are able to write and prepare clear reports about nutrition assessments and physical activity

populations. Recognize the role of diet in development of chronic disease. Define diet planning principles and guides for planning a healthy diet.

Exams Diet Analysis Project

Interpret and utilize the USDA Dietary guidelines and DRI models for diet planning. Recognize food label components, serving sizes, nutrient and health claims and how they are used to make sound choices. Evaluate computer generated diet analysis Prepare a written report explaining analysis results, ramifications and recommendations

Exams Diet Analysis Project

Course Schedule and Content - Subject to change as the semester progresses. Refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates. NFS 14100 Course Schedule (subject to change) WEEK

Date

Topic

Readings and Assignments (additional readings and practice quizzes will be posted on BB) Ch. 1, 2

1

08/26

2 3

09/2 09/9

4 5 6 7

09/16 09/23 09/30 10/7

***** 8

10/14 10/21

Introductions; Review of Syllabus An Overview of Nutrition Planning a Healthy Diet Digestion, Absorption, and Transport Test 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3) Post-exam Lecture: Carbohydrate Carbohydrates/Lipids Lipids/Protein Protein TEST 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6) Post-exam Lecture: Metabolism NO CLASS Metabolism

9

10/28

Energy Balance & Body Composition

Ch. 8

10

11/4

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity and Underweight Fitness and Physical Activity

Ch. 9,14

***** 11

11/05 11/11

12

11/18

*****

11/25

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A LETTER OF W Test 3 (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 14) Post-exam Lecture: Water Soluble Vitamins Water Soluble / Fat Soluble Vitamins Diet Analysis Assignment Due NO CLASS

13

12/2

Fat Soluble/ Water and Minerals Part 1

Ch. 11,12

14 15

12/9 12/16

Water and Minerals Part 2 Test 4 (Chapters 10,11,12,13)

Ch. 13

Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Ch. 4,5 Ch. 5,6 Ch.6 Ch. 7 Ch. 7

Ch. 10 Ch. 10,11

Course Assessments Assessments will include 4 exams and a written Diet Analysis Project. There is no extra credit for this course. Grading Evaluation criteria

The relative weight of each course component is as follows: Assessment Weight Test 1 20% Test 2 20% Test 3 20%

Test 4 Assignment Attendance/Participation

20% 15% 5% 100%

The grading system for the course follows guidance in the Hunter Catalog. Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D F

Quality Points 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.0 0.0

Percentag e 97.5 - 100 92.5 - 97.4 90.0 - 92.4 87.5 - 89.9 82.5 - 87.4 80.0 - 82.4 77.5 - 79.9 70.0 - 77.4 60.0 – 69.9 0.0 – 59.9

Examinations (80%): 4 tests (20% each) will be given in class and will consist of multiple-choice questions drawing on each chapter’s material. The Diet Analysis Project (15%): will require students to record and analyze their dietary intake over 3 days as well as their anthropometric measurements (see project description on blackboard under Diet Analysis Project for more details). Attendance and Participation (5%): Students will be expected to attend every class session. Please do not schedule other work commitments, vacations or appointments (medical, academic or otherwise) during class time. Because illness and emergencies arise, two absences will be allowed before it impacts your grade. Points will be deducted for each class missed beyond two absences. Students are also expected to read chapters ahead of lectures and be prepared to use the lecture time to ask questions and participate in discussions about lecture material or assigned papers. Participation may be graded in the form of quizzes.

Course Policies Late/incomplete submission of assignments Diet Analysis Projects are due at the beginning of the class period of the due date. Unexcused late projects will have 10 points deducted for each day late. Make-ups, rewrites, and extra credit There are no make-ups, rewrites, or extra credit allowed. A missed exam will count as a zero. Exams missed because of a legitimate excuse (i.e., illness, family emergencies, military obligation, courtimposed legal obligations, or participation in university athletic or scholastic activities) have to be made up within ONE week of the scheduled date and should be communicated to me prior said absence. Written documentation from appropriate authority is required. Expectations of students

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Be respectful of instructor and classmates. Arrive on-time and prepared to participate, learn and be intellectually challenged. Be held accountable for all material assigned/ covered in the course. Be familiar with college academic policies and deadlines, including but not limited to policies regarding academic standing, academic integrity, grading, and academic calendar. No credit for assignments/ exams suspected of plagiarism or cheating. Regularly check blackboard and official Hunter email for course correspondence. Communicate with the instructor about challenges and concerns. Know how to use library resources and citation tools Take responsibility for their success.

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Provide each student the opportunity to learn by presenting appropriate, current material and assigning work that enhances understanding. Remain professional at all times in knowledge and course/class management. Be fair and objective in the development and grading of assessments and assignments and assign students the grade they earn. Be available as a resource to support student success. Complete grading and provide feedback on exams/ assignments in a timely manner, ideally within 2 weeks of due date. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner. Emails received will be responded to within 24 hours during the week, 48 hours if on the weekend. Hunter Institutional Policies

1. Accessibility: If students with disabilities require accommodations to allow greater accessibility to the academic environment, the students should contact the Office of Accessibility in Student Services, 1124 East Building at 212-772-4857, in order to make the appropriate arrangements. 2. Academic Integrity: Any deliberate borrowing of the ideas, terms, statements, or knowledge of others without clear and specific acknowledgment of the source is intellectual theft and is called plagiarism. Plagiarism is illegal and actionable. It is not plagiarism to borrow the ideas, terms, statements, or knowledge of others if the source is clearly and specifically acknowledged, and quoted if appropriate. Students who consult such critical material and wish to include some of the insights, terms, or statements encountered must provide full citations in an appropriate form. 3. Withdrawal & Grading: If an emergency arises, the student must immediately notify the instructor and agree upon a course of action, especially if the student is unable to complete the course. See Hunter’s Academic Calendar for the last day for students to drop classes via CUNY first with a grade of ‘W’. Important: the ‘W’ grade is not calculated within the GPA. It is not possible to drop a course after the official withdrawal date deadline. If on financial aid, inquire with that office if and how a withdrawal impacts this aid. Only the student (not the instructor or staff) may officially withdraw from a course. Failure to continue to attend the course will result in an unofficial withdrawal grade (WU), which equals F, or the student must get a letter grade. Students may opt for a Credit/No Credit option BEFORE the final by submitting the official Registrar form. NFS & Comhe majors will be required to repeat any major required course for which they receive ‘Credit’ vs a letter grade. See also Hunter’s grading policy in the current College catalog. 4. Grade of incomplete: Incomplete final grades will not be granted unless the request is justified by legitimate and documented emergencies. The granting of an incomplete grade is at the discretion of the instructor; there is no absolute right to a grade of incomplete. In the case that an incomplete grade is granted, the student must negotiate and prepare a signed contract with the instructor specifying the terms and timeline for completion of all outstanding work. Refer to the Hunter Catalog for further details.

5. Counseling and wellness services: If you find yourself struggling with your mental or physical health this semester, please feel free to approach me. I try to be flexible and accommodating, and I am committed to helping connect you to support services available. Counseling and Wellness Services are available to all students in need of help in Room 1123, East Building, Hunter College, email: [email protected], (212) 772-4931. 6. Grade appeals: When a student considers a final course grade unsatisfactory, the student should first confer with the instructor within the first three weeks of the following semester. If the student is still not satisfied, the student should promptly contact the Campus Director in writing giving the factual reasons and basis for the complaint. This appeal must be submitted within the first five weeks of the semester following receipt of the grade. For further guidance, refer to the Hunter Catalog. 7. Hunter College Policy on Sexual Misconduct: “In compliance with the CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Hunter College reaffirms the prohibition of any sexual misconduct, which includes sexual violence, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment retaliation against students, employees, or visitors, as well as certain intimate relationships. Students who have experienced any form of sexual violence on or off campus (including CUNY-sponsored trips and events) are entitled to the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights for Hunter College. a. Sexual Violence: Students are strongly encouraged to immediately report the incident by calling 911, contacting NYPD Special Victims Division Hotline (646-610-7272) or their local police precinct, or contacting the College's Public Safety Office (212-772-4444).

b. All Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct: Students are also encouraged to contact the College's Title IX Campus Coordinator, Dean John Rose ([email protected] or 212-650-3262) or Colleen Barry ([email protected] or 212-772-4534) and seek complimentary services through the Counseling and Wellness Services Office, Hunter East 1123. 8. Online Courses: Hunter College complies with the methods promulgated by the City University of New York (CUNY) to ensure student identity verification in distance education courses. Hunter College and CUNY use Blackboard, a web-based learning management system, which provides instructors with tools for organizing and designing virtual classroom space. Blackboard is accessed via the CUNY Portal and all users must first register with the CUNY Portal A CUNY Portal ID and password are required to use Blackboard. Faculty teaching online courses verify the identities of students based on the following: -all students have a secure login/password for the online management system used (in this case, Blackboard) -formal assessment (when appropriate) is done through Blackboard (secure login/password) -other technologies and practices (i.e.: Using video conferencing for synchronous video sessions) supports in verification of student identity -Turnitin (to detect plagiarism in written assignments) is also be used to provide an additional layer of identity confirmation....