NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH HSC 320: Advanced Nutrition Fall 2016

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1 NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH HSC 320: Advanced Nutrition Fall 2016 Course Number: HSC 320 Faculty: Francoise Knox-Kazimierzuk Ph.D., R.D. Course Title: Advanced Nutrition Office Phone: (859) Course Credit: 3 credit hours knoxf1@nku.edu Virtual Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 am -12pm. Best contact is by - reply within 24 hours on the next business day. Introduction to the course This course will enable students to better understand the role of nutrition and energy metabolism as it relates to normal and disease specific physiology. The focus is on the advanced study of macronutrients and micronutrients in humans. Includes advanced study of energy metabolism and the relationship of these dietary components to health and disease. Pre-requisite: BIO 126. Teaching strategies Teaching strategies in this course are varied in order to assist the student in the mastery of this content. Self-directed study, Blackboard discussion, written assignments, audiovisuals, independent research, and team projects will be the primary teaching strategies used to stimulate thought and facilitate learning relative to the course and program objectives. Student Learning Objectives Students in this class will be challenged to: 1. Describe normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and micronutrients. 2. Discuss the influence of diet and disease on the metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients. 3. Interpret and evaluate professional journal articles related to food and nutrition interventions. 4. Develop skills for scholarly endeavors, problem solving and research. 5. Develop and enhance writing related to experiences and issues in health care using the APA format (American Psychological Association). Required Course Materials Required Text: Advance Human Nutrition and Metabolism. by Gropper & Smith Required Readings: Supplemental articles are available on blackboard for each class Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 1

2 Required Resources Internet access to course with video and audio capabilities. For problems contact IT at NKU They are available for any computer issues and can remote into your computer to assist. The specific technology needs are listed at the end of the syllabus. Recommended Reference Resources Hacker, Diana. (2007). A writer s reference with writing in the disciplines. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin s. American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: A link to a Steely Librarian will be incorporated on the Blackboard site once it is established Mid-term & Final Grade Mid-term and final course grades will be posted in mynku by the deadline established in the Academic Calendar ( Note: For those few courses with an exception to the mid-term grade policy (as approved by the department chair and the college dean), there should be an indication that a mid-term grade will not be provided and but suggest other ways in which feedback will be provided. Final Exam Information The final examination will occur during the examination period designated by the Academic Calendar. Course Requirements and Policies Pre-requisites and co-requisites Attendance Weekly attendance is mandatory in this online course. Students are expected to log into their Blackboard site at least twice a week to participate in discussion board and complete weekly assignments. At the instructor s discretion, any student missing more than one week of classes, due to not logging into Blackboard may be dropped from the course, assigned a grade of F, or assigned work to make-up what was missed. More than one week of missed classes may result in a lower final grade. Students who miss should the instructor. Any homework that is missed (i.e. Blackboard post, assignments, etc.) should be submitted at a time agreed upon with the instructor. Communication All communication between students and instructors shall occur via NKU and assigned student accounts. If students opt to have forwarded to a non- NKU account, faculty will not assume responsibility for correspondence that is not received. Students are expected to check their NKU student account numerous times throughout the week. Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 2

3 When sending communication to the instructor, students should format the subject line of the as follows: HSC X (X representing the section number), the nature of the question/subject, your last name. sent with a subject line different than that shown above may be returned or not received by the professor. You should send a copy of s/assignments to yourself as well as to the professor. If you receive a copy, it is highly probable that the professor received your message as well. All correspondence is expected to be professional and courteous. Faculty will make every attempt to respond to students phone calls within 2 business days and s will be promptly responded within 24 hours on the next business day. Engagement Active engagement in the course is essential since the learning goals of analysis & interpretation require engagement by all learners. To actively participate, students should be prepared to post about the week s assignments and assigned readings with critical comments and questions on the discussion board. An overall learning goal of this course is to get students actively and creatively involved in their own learning, and this requires preparation time as well as courage to speak up about a wide array of questions and issues in class conversations. Credit Hour Policy Statement In accordance with federal policy, NKU defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented in the achievement of student learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement) that reasonably approximates one hour (50 minutes) of classroom instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work. For every course credit hour, a typical student should expect to spend at least three hours per week of concentrated attention on course-related work including, but not limited to, class meeting time, reading, reviewing, organizing notes, studying and completing assignments. At least an equivalent amount of time is expected for other academic activities such as online courses, laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours. Since this is a 3-hour class, students should expect to spend about 9 hours of out-of-class work each week. If the workload consistently exceeds this, students should discuss the situation with the instructor. If you are consistently putting less than 9 hours in per week, you may not receive the full benefit of the course which may be reflected in your final grade. Accommodations Due to Disability Northern Kentucky University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. The syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities: If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Disability Programs and Services Office in the University Center, Suite 101 or call To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper DPS forms and meet with me at the beginning of the semester. More information on Disability Services can be found at Course Revisions Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 3

4 Faculty members reserve the right to change scheduled content or assignments for reasons they deem appropriate to facilitating the objectives of the course. Course and Resource Materials Course and resource materials are generally available online or in journals accessible to students. Steely Library offers a convenient service of providing direct access to many full text articles online. If an article is not available, Steely will request the article through the Interlibrary Loan system, and forward an electronic copy to you via (usually within 2-3 days). Only materials from peer reviewed journals and reputable professional web sites should be utilized as references. Student Evaluation of Course Northern Kentucky University takes Instructor and Course Evaluations very seriously as an important means of gathering information for the enhancement of learning opportunities for its students. It is an important responsibility of NKU students as citizens of the University to participate in the instructor and course evaluation process. During the two weeks* prior to the end of each semester classes, you will be asked to reflect upon what you have learned in this course, the extent to which you have invested the necessary effort to maximize your learning, and the role your instructor has played in the learning process. It is very important that you complete the online evaluations with thoughtfully written comments. Student evaluations of courses and instructors are regarded as strictly confidential. They are not available to the instructor until after final grades are submitted, and extensive precautions are taken to prevent your comments from being identified as coming from you. Students who complete an evaluation for a particular course (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) will be rewarded for their participation by having access to their course grade as soon as that grade is submitted by the instructor. On the other hand, any student who does not complete the course evaluation (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) should expect to incur a two week delay in access to his or her course grade beyond the university's official date for grade availability. To complete online evaluations go to Click on "student login" and use the same USERNAME and PASSWORD as used on campus. In addition, you should be aware of: Evaluations can affect changes in courses. Evaluations without comments are less valuable and less credible than those filled out thoughtfully. Comments that are expressed well are more effective than those that are not. Positive feedback is just as important as criticism. Moreover, negative evaluations without any explanation abd specifics are not especially useful. Once grades are submitted, all evaluations are read not only by the instructor, but also by the instructor s department chairperson. Evaluations not only provide feedback to your instructor, but also provide information to the department chair for use in performance evaluations. This information affects reappointments, promotions, salaries, and teaching assignments. Academic Integrity Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 4

5 We are only as good as our word. All work submitted in this course should be your own, and if I suspect otherwise, I will be forced to investigate. Sources should be accurately cited; borrowing from others work or ideas should always be referenced. For tips on avoiding plagiarism: < For information on academic misconduct at Northern Kentucky University: < Academic Integrity for Health Professions Health Professions students are held to higher standards of integrity than the non-health professions student because of the unique and important relationship the health professions have with society. The student majoring in a health profession is charged by society and guided by ethical principles and laws to safeguard the health of the public. Violation of these standards include, but are not limited to lying, cheating, plagiarism, fraud or other act(s) punishable by law or ethical misconduct. Disciplinary action will result at least in failure of the assignment up to and including dismissal from the program. Student Honor Code The work you will do in this course is subject to the Student Honor Code. This Student Honor Code [the "Honor Code"] is a commitment by students of Northern Kentucky University, through their matriculation or continued enrollment at the University, to adhere to the highest degree of ethical integrity in academic conduct. It is a commitment individually and collectively that the students of Northern Kentucky University will not lie, cheat, or plagiarize to gain an academic advantage over fellow students or avoid academic requirements. The purpose of the Honor Code is to establish standards of academic conduct for students at Northern Kentucky University and to provide a procedure that offers basic assurances of fundamental fairness to any person accused of violations of these rules. Each Northern Kentucky University student is bound by the provisions of the Honor Code and is presumed to be familiar with all of its provisions. Students also should aspire to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the highest degree of ethical integrity in all matters, whether covered in the Honor Code or not. The success of this commitment begins in the diligence with which students uphold the letter and the spirit of the Honor Code. Students may view the complete honor code at Submission of papers: All graded written assignments will be submitted through the blackboard site or . To submit your papers Go to the appropriate link on the Submit Assignments page on the Bb site. Click on the view/complete link and follow the instructions. You MUST submit a Microsoft Word document. When instructed to submit work via , all assignments, papers, and projects must have HSC X and your name in the subject line to route it correctly. Any files sent must have your name within the file name to allow for appropriate routing. Policy for late papers: All papers are due on the due date at the given time of day. Late papers may be reduced in grade at the discretion of the instructor. Final examinations must be turned in Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 5

6 on time; late examinations will not be accepted and will receive a grade of "F. Of course, exceptions for legitimate and documented medical emergencies may be made. Assessment methods: The course grade will be based upon the student s mastery of the SLO s as measured by participation and performance of the discussion board, individual and team assignments/projects, and individual critique as weighted below: Assessments: Component Points Weighting Activities Syllabus Scavenger Hunt 25 2% Plagiarism Certificate 25 2% Discussion Board Participation, 10 pts each % Weekly Quizzes, 15 pts each % Exams, 100 pts each % Group Project: Diet trial mock research study % Final Project: Paper & presentation % TOTAL Discussion Board (14% of final grade) Since education must be an active (rather than passive) process, you will be evaluated on your engagement in the class through your discussion board posts. "Engagement" refers to the extent of your active involvement in your own and others learning in the class. It refers to the extent to which you take the learning of the material seriously and involve yourself in the process of learning it. a) Blackboard Discussion: It is expected that students will check into the course site numerous times throughout the week to participate in discussions and complete assignments. Checking into the course once or twice to make all postings for the week is not acceptable as it prohibits meaningful class dialogue and the learning community environment necessary for this course. Blackboard postings on our Discussion Board are required every week. In response to a question posted by the instructor, students are to post responses to the instructor. Attempt to keep initial posts to 250 words or less, focus on quality, not quantity in the initial post. The initial response must be posted no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday. After the initial post students are expected to respond to other students in a thoughtful and professional manner, with all postings to be completed by 11:59 PM on Friday. Students are required to respond to at least 2 other postings to reflect discussion based on your peers postings (total of 3 postings). Except for Week 1 or if told otherwise, if you are stating factual information you are required to support your statement with a reference to reflect your research. (Reference should be in AMA format) Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 6

7 By posting the minimum, you can expect your grade to reflect the minimum effort. A rubric will guide your postings and will be available online. All postings should be done during the week, with a firm deadline on due date. Postings made after the due date will not be accepted. You will not receive credit for your initial posting if made after 11:59 PM Wednesdays. Remember the DB will be graded, but a grade may not be posted weekly. The instructor, at her discretion, will participate in the discussions as needed. Some of the characteristics of effective Discussion Board participation are: High quality postings do the following: 1) they address the question or prompt showing genuine reflection; 2) they incorporate insights from readings, class lectures and discussions; 3) there is a willingness to test new ideas rather than offer only cautious or "safe" comments. Students interact with other class members by asking questions or challenging conclusions; 4) they are conversational in nature, in that they incorporate ideas or questions that some other students have already raised in previous postings on this topic. 2. Quizzes (14% of final grade) Ten quizzes will be completed over the semester. Each week when a quiz is available students will be tested over the content material designed for that week. Quizzes are posted by Monday of each week and are due for submission by Friday at 11:59 pm. Late submissions for quizzes will not be accepted, unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor or there are extenuating circumstances. Late quizzes will not be accepted, unless previous arrangements were made with the instructor. 3. Exams (40% of final grade) Exams will be based on lecture/discussion board, notes/assignments, research article, and textbook readings. The exams are closed book and notes or other devices not authorized by the instructor are not allowed. Each student should complete the exams on the date scheduled. Consideration for make-up exams will only be given due to special circumstances (lengthy illness, death in the family, etc.) with advance notice and appropriate documentation. Make-up exams may vary in form, content and degree of difficulty from the original exam. Students missing an exam without a valid excuse and prior permission from the instructor will receive a zero for that exam. 4. Group Project (14% of final grade) 5. Final Project (14% of final grade) The final project for this course will be an individual assignment. Students may choose one: Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 7

8 NKU s Steely Library also describes formats and other resources for successful writing. APA NKU Writing Center: this is an invaluable free resource! Even if you ve not begun your writing, they can help you clarify your thoughts and develop your writing. I highly recommend this service: SCHEDULED BLACKBOARD QUIZZES & ASSIGNMENTS Assignments and assessments are scheduled and accessed using the NKU Blackboard system It is the student s responsibility to monitor the announcement section of Blackboard for notifications and updates. The week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday at 11 PM EST. Assignments/Exercises/Projects/Papers Students will be given different group and individual assignments throughout the semester to enhance learning. Some of these assignments will be turned into the instructor utilizing the assignment function of Blackboard. Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 8

9 Grading scale for our course: Quality Points (GPA) HSC- Numerical Grade A A B B B C C C D D F Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 9

10 WEEK DATES ASSIGNMENT Week 1 Course Introduction Become familiar with BlackBoard Complete How to Avoid Plagiarism Tutorial Complete Syllabus Scavenger Hunt Discussion Board A Bit About Me Become familiar with the General Collection on CVD, Diabetes and Obesity articles. Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Structure & Function of the Human Body Review Read Chapter 1 Foundations of the Human Body Discussion Board Week 2 Complete Quiz 1 The Digestive System Read Chapter 2 Read Articles Discussion Board Week 3 Weekly Quiz 2 Metabolism and Energy Balance Read Chapter 8 Read Articles Discussion Board Week 4 Weekly Quiz 3 Review Guide Exam 1 (100 points) Carbohydrates & Energy Metabolism Read Chapter 3 Watch the CHO/Metabolism Webinar Discussion Board Week 6 Weekly Quiz 4 Dietary Fiber and Digestive Health Read Chapter 4 Watch Prebiotioc Webinar Discussion Board Week 7 Weekly Quiz 5 Obesity, Diabetes, & Glycemic Control Read articles Watch Glycemic Control and Diabetes Webinar Discussion Board Week 8 Weekly Quiz 6 Review Guide Exam 2 Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 10

11 WEEK Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 ASSIGNMENT Lipids Read Chapter 5 Read articles Watch Lipid Metabolism Webinar Discussion Board Week 10 Weekly Quiz 7 Proteins and Amino Acids Read Chapter 6 Read articles Discussion Board Week 11 Weekly Quiz 8 Water and Electrolytes Major Minerals Read Chapter(s) Read articles Discussion Board Week 12 Weekly Quiz 9 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Review Guide Exam 3 Essential and Non Essential Trace Minerals Read Chapter(s) Read articles Discussion Board Week 14 Weekly Quiz 10 Complete Group Project Water Soluble Vitamins Read Chapter 5 Read articles Discussion Board Week 15 Fat Soluble Vitamins Read Chapter Read articles Discussion Board Week 16 Review Guide Exam 4 Complete Final Project (This counts as your Final Exam) Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 11

12 Essential Components of This Class This course is a web based equivalent of the traditional classroom format. The material and content will be comparable to that experienced in a face-to-face format, consistent with the needs of online students. Learning Management System This class will be using Blackboard as the learning platform as well as the Evolve website for the text. The platform provides the faculty information, schedule of assignments, clear links to learning resources and access to grade book. Blackboard provides a tutorial at Technical problems with Blackboard should be addressed to the NKU help desk at Technology Needed to Participate in Program In order to take online courses, students must have three primary technical resources: computer hardware, computer software, and Internet access. Either an IBM compatible PC or a Macintosh type computer is acceptable. Recommended minimum configurations will allow students adequate memory, speed, and peripherals to accomplish course tasks. PC and/or Macintosh Minimum Configurations PC Macintosh Pentium 200 MHz or equivalent G3 233 PowerPc Windows 95 or later. Mac OS 8.5 or later Millennium Edition is NOT recommended. 32 MB RAM 64 MB RAM & 128 MB virtual memory 56.6 Kbps modem or better 56.6 Kbps modem or better Sound card with speakers (or headset) Speakers or headset 5 GB hard drive 5 GB hard drive 3.5 inch floppy and CD-ROM drives 3.5 inch floppy and CD-ROM drives Printer (ink jet or better) Printer (ink jet or better) In addition to the computer operating system software, the primary software required includes a word processor and a web browser. Word processor (e.g. Word, WordPerfect). Software to allow for viewing of videos and hear audio (see below). Ability to open files from Word You will need a patch if this is not your version of Word. Documents saved as RTF files can be opened with any version and if you save 2007 in an earlier version others can open it without a patch or The patch needed is provided here: 8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 12

13 Web browser. Either Microsoft Internet Explorer 5+ or Netscape Communicator or Navigator 4+ is acceptable. Since these are free, the most current release is recommended. Antivirus software. McAfee or Norton is recommended. All students will need to ensure they can hear audio s and announcements: Students will need the Java Virtual Machine in order to view/hear Wimba Tools. If you do not have this already installed on your computer please see below: To install the JVM on your computer, you can use the instructions below: Windows: 1. Visit the website, and click on the "Java Software Download" button. 2. Follow the instructions to install the JVM Macintosh: Run the software Update for your operating system: 1. Click on the Apple button at the top left 2. Go to System Preferences 3. Open Software Update 4. Click on the Check Now button Additional programs may be needed to enable viewing and sharing of files (often called plugins). These can be downloaded from the internet for use: Adobe Acrobat Media Player PowerPoint Viewer Real Audio Quicktime Shockwave WinZip Internet Access and Account All students are required to have a reliable Internet Service Provider (ISP) that provides access to the World Wide Web and . All projects/papers are to be word- processed and submitted as noted in the assignment. All assignments should be written in APA format. Required Computer Competencies Ability to navigate the Web (use a browser) and handle multiple open windows Ability to browse web pages Knowledge of how to send, open, close and save/send files and attachments Ability to attach documents to and save Basic word processing skills Ability to utilize software as needed. Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 13

14 Internet Interactions Students are required to exercise a basic respect for one another in all communications. One way to express respect is to attend to netiquette. Netiquette refers to etiquette for the Internet. The following link is a good source of information on Netiquette: Taking a course that uses the Internet, while similar to face-to-face classes, also has some unique features. This different environment requires some new principles. Students are relatively protected by their password, but no one can guarantee privacy online. Part of the privacy for every student depends on the actions of each individual student. This course software enables the instructor to know who has logged into the course, where in the course site they have visited, and how long they have stayed. The Technology Support people have access to information posted at this site. Online communications are s, chat rooms, virtual classrooms, attachments, links, virtual chats and instant messages. For course security, in the event a public terminal (hotel or library) is utilized, completely close the browser software when you are finished. This will prevent another person from accessing the course through your identification, doing mischief in your name and violating the privacy of other students. Access to the course by those not registered in the course is strictly prohibited. Students must represent themselves truthfully at all times in this course. Falsifying identity during internet communications is grounds for disciplinary action of all parties involved. Students are cautioned not to use language that includes: Harassing language Threatening language Discriminatory language Language that violates copyrighted material Disruptive or rude communications: Violators will be asked to leave the session and must obtain the instructor s permission to return to the next session. Obscene pictures or jokes Linking to adult sites Sending offensive Insulting anyone Insulting anyone s ideas or thoughts (disagreement is alright, insulting is not). Hints for Success in This Course Ask questions if you do not understand something! Since technology is not perfect, if you do not get a response from the instructor, be persistent. There are times when you may send an , but I may not receive it. Keep trying or try another method of communication. Try to maintain a regular schedule for doing coursework. Face-to-face courses force you to spend a given amount of time in class. By setting and keeping a schedule, you are doing the same thing. It is possible for the instructor to see how much time you have spent online. Interact with the instructor and other students. The instructor is available via Blackboard, , phone, or a face-to-face scheduled appointment. You have access to other students in the class via class, , and discussion board. Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 14

15 Monitor the Home Page regularly to watch for due dates and announcements. Participate in the discussion forums. This is equivalent to a discussion in a face-to-face class. There is no right or wrong answers, we want to hear you! Work in an area where you will not be interrupted. Let your family, roommates, and colleagues know that you are in class and cannot be disturbed. When contacting the instructor, please put the course ID (HSC X) in the subject line along with your last name. This allows the instructor to respond appropriately and timely. Also, always copy the to yourself; if you receive it, there is a good chance that the instructor received it as well. Submit assignments on time and pay particular attention to the late assignment policy. Keep in mind that all course-related is kept in a file along with my responses. Discussion forums are also archived. This protects the student and the instructor. The University provides tutorial and writing assistance, without charge, to any student needing help with course work. This service is located in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) Room 170 of the University Center. Students are encouraged to seek help as soon as difficulty with the course is encountered. If your assignment grades are not as good as you wanted or expected, make an appointment to conference with me right away. Do not wait until the end of the semester to ask for help do it early. Occasionally, students may experience personal problems or difficulties during the term that can be emotionally disturbing and may seriously interfere with learning. If this should happen to you, please meet with me to see what can be worked out. In addition, the University provides confidential counseling services free of charge from the Counseling Center ( ). Bottom of Form Fall 2016 HSC 320 syllabus 15