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Science Department BIO 1613 (HEC 1253) - Nutrition Course Syllabus MISSISSIPPI
GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
* The
prerequisites for advanced science courses identified by an * are the completion
of one of the following: A minimum ACT composite of 21 on the science component,
b) completion of three high school science courses (biology, chemistry,
or physics) with no grade lower than a “C”,
or c) credit for BIO 1134. This course is a study of nutrients required for normal
growth, the selection of foods for ingestion, metabolic processes of digestion,
assimilation, and absorption.
INSTRUCTOR'S OFFICE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Spence Office: F 23 Telephone: (228) 897 – 3750 e-mail: charles.spence@mgccc.edu
Office Hours: Regular office hours for this semester will be posted at F - 23. Students may request and make arrangements for consultations as needed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL HELP: Students are encouraged to seek assistance, if needed, by making an appointment with the instructor. The instructor's schedule is posted on his office door.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS: Students will keep a complete record of their diet for two days. The nutrients in this diet will be analyzed manually using the tables in appendix A of the text and in the Science Computer lab using a computer program.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Instructional methods will include lecture, classroom demonstrations, student exercises, student computer analysis and video presentations.
COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING:
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are allowed one hour of absence per semester hour for lecture courses and one hour of absence per laboratory period. Three hours of absences are allowed per semester hour for clinical/internship courses. If course objectives require a combination of lecture, lab or clinical/internship time, then the absences will be apportioned according to the limitations stated. Excessive tardiness will NOT be tolerated and will count as absences. An instructor may drop a student after the student misses more than the number of absences per semester hour that the course carries. Excused absences are permitted at the discretion of the instructor and are not counted as absences. Instructors will be notified of such absences by the college. In extenuating circumstances, students who are dropped after exceeding allowable absences may petition to the Dean of Instruction who advises the student of the proper procedure. NEITHER FOOD NOR DRINK IS PERMITTED IN THE LECTURE ROOM (ironically).
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND PROCEDURES: The following items represent some basic classroom procedures and expectations: 1. Students are expected to attend each class. 2. Each class will begin with a time allocated to answer any questions concerning prior material and assignments. 3. Since the learner must be actively involved for learning to take place, classroom interaction is very important in this class. 4. Do not hesitate to ask questions of the instructor. Allow the instructor you if you do not fully comprehend any content or assignments. 5. Students are encouraged to keep notes up to date and well organized. 6. It is strongly urged to keep notes up to date and well organized. 7. All assignments are due on the date as instructed. No credit (points) will be given for assignments turned in late. 8. Final grades will be assigned based on performance for examinations, completion of assignments, and classroom participation. 9. There are NOT any extra credit assignments (points) for this class. 10. Cellular telephones and beepers are NOT permitted in the classroom.
CONTENT OUTLINE: Week Topic Chapters in Text 1 Calories 1, 4,13 2 Sugars 3, 5 3 Other Carbohydrates 2, 5, 8 4 Fiber 5 5 Fats 6 6 Proteins 7, 20 7 Vitamins 9, 10 8 Minerals 11, 12 9 Water 11 10 Digestive system 3 11 Respiration 4 12 Food contaminants 19 13 Cardiovascular Disease pp.244-254
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The semester grade will be assigned based on the
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