Online Orientation - Biology 15

Biology 15-80 Basic Nutrition

In this basic nutrition course students will learn fundamental principles of nutrition and their application to diets under normal conditions.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Headrick

E-Mail: dheadrick@taftcollege.edu
Message phone: (661) 763-7824
Direct Mail: Donna Headrick, Taft College, 29 Emmons Park Drive, Taft, CA 93268

Units: 3

Class Meets: January 28 - May 29, 2008

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Required Purchase: Nutrition Science & Applications by Smolin and Grosvenor

Estimated Time Per Week: 9 hours

Special Requirements: Internet access

Assignments & Tests:

Weekly Short Essays: Each week essay topics, based on weekly lectures, simple field assignments or assigned websites will be assigned for grade points. These essay questions will be found at the end of each lecture and will be due the Sunday of each week. While these essays may ask specific questions, I expect the papers to look like "college level" papers. This includes an introduction, body of content, and summary. Generally, at least 2 – 5 paragraphs will be required to fully answer the questions. If English is your second language, please have someone else proof-read your paper for grammar and sentence structure.

Supplement Review: Students will search the net for a specific nutrition supplement. Students will compare and contrast information from reliable, scientifically based internet sources and those sources which are based in hype. Instructor will guide students in their search for scientific data bases.

Personal Diet Inventory Assignment: Students will analyze three-day food records throughout the semester as we discuss various nutrients. A written evaluation based on nutrient recommendations compared to student nutrient intake will be required at the end of the semester.

Weekly Discussions: Students will be asked to post responses to weekly questions in a dialogue chamber. These will be graded.

Exams: If students reside in the area, the mid-term and final exams are expected to be proctored in the Taft College Learning Center.

If the student lives out of the area, a proctor will be needed for exams. The student must find an acceptable proctor and location. I must pre-approve the proctor prior to exam. Acceptable sites include library, military education office, or school. Acceptable proctors include a librarian, a military education officer, a teacher, or clergy member.

All proctor forms must be approved by the end of the second week of the course. Proctors must have access to e-mail for correspondence with myself. Proctors will be sent information in regards to the exams.

Proctored Exams: Yes Proctor Procedure & Request Form

Additional Comments: All assignments will be submitted online.

New to ETUDES-NG: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.

ETUDES-NG Course: You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.