Instructor / Elizabeth Schaffer
Credits / 3 Credit Hours
Term / Hybrid Weekender Fall 2011
Meetings / Online and 3 required campus meetings
Instructor’s Contact Information
Office Phone / 570 242 3766Emergency Contact / In the event of an emergency, contact Cheryl Guse Coordinator of Online Learning. or Carolyn Tugend, Delaware Valley Weekender Coordinator. .
Office Location / Delaware Valley Faculty Office
Email Address /
Office Hours / Virtual office hours using chat on Bb are on Sunday evening from 9 to 10 PM. Face to Face office hours are available by appointment or an hour before or after class on required campus weekends.
Syllabus Changes / Instructor's reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please logon regularly to Blackboard to get the most current information.
Other Information / The best way to reach me is by emailing me. I check that first and always answer within 24 hours. You may also post a question on the discussion board under FAQ. I check this regularly and always answer within 24 hours. Others can also answer your question there, so that may be nearly instant. If you do not get an answer there or if the question is of a personal nature…email me. You can also phone me. Here is my home number 570 242-3766. Please do not call after 10 PM.
Course Description & Information
Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other restrictions / Hybrid Learning Expectations: To be successful academically, hybrid students must be able to navigate & search the internet, use email, attach and upload documents, download & save files, and have access to and use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. It is critical that students complete all online components as well as attend required campus meetings.Course Description / Nutrition is open to majors and non majors. There is no pre-requisite but BIOL 102 or BIOL 113 is helpful.
Required Readings / Perspectives in Nutrition by Wardlaw 8th Edition ISBN 0077263200 / 9780077263201
Buying Textbooks / Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks. Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need.
Recommended Readings / Other nutrition textbooks are on reserve and available at the front desk of the library for use with this course if needed
Special Software/Hardware / All students enrolled in hybrid courses are required to have active Keystone e-mail and Blackboard accounts. Students are expected to begin participation in their virtual classroom on Blackboard the first day of the semester. Each course requires the completion of an online orientation. Failure to complete the orientation will result in students being dropped from the class. Basic computer skills such as word processing, use of e-mail including sending file attachments, and searching the Internet are necessary. Installed software should include a web browser, Microsoft Office, (Microsoft Word/Excel) Windows Media Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Some courses may require additional software. DSL or cable connection to the internet is recommended. Internet Connection to Blackboard is only supported using Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Note: Javascript & Cookies must be enabled.
Browser/Plugin/Viewer Info / For standard Browser/Plugin/Viewer visit this page:
http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/browser.htm
Other Required Materials / Students will be completing a service learning project and this may require other materials. A headset and microphone will be helpful.
Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes
Learning Outcomes / Course Goals, Objectives/OutcomesLearning Outcomes / Goals for Nutrition BIOL 210
Students will:
· Be able to identify structural and functional relationships between human health and disease states as related to both nutrient intake and the body’s ability to utilize nutrients.
· Critically evaluate individual diets by comparing, contrasting, and analyzing diets using a variety of methods.
· Comprehend the difference between and consequences of both under nutrition and over nutrition.
Your objectives in the course are to prove that you are competent to:
A. Identify basic anatomical structures related to digestion and absorption.
B. Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
C. Describe the importance of vitamins and minerals. Know why vitamins and minerals are an essential part of a healthy diet.
D. Compare and contrast states of health and disease associated with the deficiency of various nutrients with an emphasis on vitamins and minerals.
E. Participate in the evaluation of at least 2 different diets including your own.
F. Define health and disease states related to nutrition by knowing key terminology.
Objectives in the Assessment Methods Graph
1. Identification of basic anatomical structures related to digestion and absorption.
2. Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
3. Describe the importance of vitamins and minerals. Know why vitamins and minerals are an essential part of a healthy diet.
4. Compare and contrast states of health and disease associated with the deficiency of various nutrients with an emphasis on vitamins and minerals.
5. Evaluation of the diet with computer analysis.
6. Evaluation of the diet with the use of tables and mathematical estimations.
7. Students will have the ability to discuss and list diseases as well as other implications of under and over nutrition.
Course Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment Methods that Support Measurement of Course Objectives
Assessment Method / Obj 1 / Obj 2 / Obj 3 / Obj 4 / Obj 5 / Obj 6 / Obj 7
Tests / X / X / X / X / X
Poster project / X / X / X / X / X
Mypyramid.gov / X / X / X / X
Exchange diet / X / X
Diabetic diet debate / X / X
Thiamin case study / X / X / X
Eating Disorders / X / X
Implications list / X / X / X
Service Learning / X / X
Health Appraisal / X / X / X
Grading
Grading (credit) Criteria /Grading Policy
Your grade for this course will be determined tentatively by the following point system.9 unit tests @ 20 points each 160 points
In class exams ( 2) 150 points
Homework, group work, projects 200 points
Powerpoint Presentation- planning a meal 200 points
Discussion Boards 3 at 20 points each 60 points
Online quizzes (16 at 5 points each) 80 points
Final Exam 150 points
Total for semester 1000 pointsMidterm and Final grades are determined using the Keystone Grading Policy.
Letter grade Equivalent Percentage of total BIOL 210 totals
A 4.0 94-100 935-1000A- 3.67 90-93 895-934
B+ 3.33 88-89 875-894
B 3.0 84-87 835-874
B- 2.67 80-83 795-834
C+ 2.33 77-79 765-794
C 2.0 74-76 735-764
C- 1.67 71-73 705-734
D+ 1.33 66-70 655-704
D 1.0 61-65 605-654
F 0.0 0-60 0-604
Inability to submit work on time or missing a final exam does not constitute a valid reason for an “incomplete” grade as described in the course catalog. No written work will be accepted late
Assignments / Online assignments are to be attached directly to the grade book through the view/complete assignments link. A complete list of assignments can be found in the course calendar. PowerPoint Presentation and other projects will be due in class. Students will be provided with advanced notice of assignments due dates.
Discussion Board Criteria / Learners will be utilizing the discussion board for different types of projects and discussions. Three posts are required per week to facilitate the timely completion of group assignments and discussion. Students are required to log in to the discussion board by Tuesday at midnight, Thursday at midnight and Saturday at midnight. Some discussion board assignments will require a group product such as a paper or answers to a case study. Other discussion board assignments will be opinions and may require a word count for the post to be substantive. The exact criteria will be stated on the discussion board with a rubric or narrative. Substantive posts are expected and this can be defined as at least 100 words. Opinions such as I agree need to be qualified and expanded upon. This paragraph has 139 words.
Make-Up& Late Work / Students missing deadlines will not be able to make up work unless a note from the Dean’s office reports your absence as excused.
Extra Credit / There is no extra credit for this class. There are many class projects and methods of evaluation that allow learners to show their knowledge without extra credit.
Class Preparation & Participation / Classes follow a general pattern each week/module and include a reading from the textbook, a lecture with either voice over PowerPoint or a pod cast that goes with the PowerPoint, a quiz with 3 attempts, a test, and a class discussion and/or project. In addition to the weekly/modular assignments there is an individual poster project with a presentation due at the end of the class. There is also a comprehensive midterm and final examination. This is a service learning class and a service learning project will also be required. This involves keeping a service learning journal as well as the project itself. Students should be self motivated learners and able to use the Bb course management system. Please go through the orientation carefully to learn to use BlackBoard. The manual can be found to the left of the main screen under the button area.
Since this is a hybrid weekender program, we will be moving material quicker than a class during the full semester. We will meet once a month. Class will feature lecture and discussions as well as some in class projects. It is important to stay on top of the material we will be reading. It is expected that all students participate in discussions both online and at on campus meetings.
Course Policies
Make-Up Exams / Examinations are to be done in the time frame allotted. Exams can only be made up with an excuse from the Dean’s Office.Extra Credit / Extra credit may appear as part of any examination and is essay in format.
Late Work / No late work is accepted without an excuse from the Dean’s office.
Special Assignments / This course is a service learning designated course and will require a service learning project.
Class Attendance / Deadlines are set for class participation to enable everyone to have an equal voice. You will need to log in to the discussion board and come to class at least 3 times a week. You will need to log in and post a comment by Tuesday at Midnight, Thursday at midnight and Saturday at Midnight each week. Make sure you set aside time and make a schedule that works for you to be in class. Most students log in everyday for 5 to 15 minutes just to see what is going on. This will only satisfy the online portion of your class.
You are required to meet with me once a month Face to Face during the Weekender semester. These meeting are essential to the hybrid process and are extremely important since there are so few face to face meetings. Students who miss one on campus class can expect their grade to be lowered. If you do not attend any of the on campus classes you will not pass this class for the semester.
Student Conduct/ Netiquette / For Netiquette information, visit this webpage: http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/netiquette.htm
Special Procedures / Proctored exams are not required for nutrition. Tests are timed and one question is show on each screen. Do not browse to go back as this will stop the test and your grade will be zero.
Taking Exams and Proctoring: http://www.keystone.edu/onlinelearning/studentresources/takingtest.dot
Blackboard Support / For Blackboard assistance http://blackboard.keystone.edu/ or e-mail the Blackboard administrator at
For a New Student Orientation to Blackboard, visit: http://academic.keystone.edu/ksussman/blackboard_student_training.htm
For tutorials on using specific aspects of Blackboard, visit http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/blackboardsupport
Technical Support /
You can gettechnical support or assistance by visiting the Technology Support page here: http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or by contacting the IT Helpdesk at(570) 945-8778or
Plagiarism & Academic Integrity /
Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. For information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or click on the link below. If you have any questions, talk with your instructor. http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm
Copyright Notice / The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law. Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use” under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption, see the Miller Library’s copyright page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html
Email Use / Keystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the College to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals and the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College personnel.
Withdrawal from Class / The College has set deadlines for withdrawing from courses. These dates and times are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering withdrawing from a class, talk with your Advisor and consult the College Catalog.
Academic Grievance Procedures / Procedures for student grievances are found in the College Catalog. Please consult the procedures before taking action.
Please note: The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any subsequent steps.
Incomplete Grades / According to the College Catalog, an Incomplete (“I”) will only be awarded in the case of exceptional circumstances. Mere inability to submit work on time, or missing the final exam, is not valid reasons for an Incomplete.
Students must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the final exam it they wish to receive a grade of incomplete. (Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.) The deadline for the completion of the coursework is four weeks into the next semester. If the course work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an “F.”
ADA Statement / Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of disability.
While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose and disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class. This disclosure should be made to , Keystone’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation verifying the disability.
KC Connect /
For information about classes & advisers, to check midterm and final grades or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.
Tutoring Info / The College does offer tutoring assistance for many courses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/student_life/support_services/tutoring.dot
Advising & Other Student Support Info /
For information about academic advising, visit the Academic Advising Center homepage here: http://www.keystone.edu/about_us/departments_and_offices/detailed.dot?inode=142908&crumbTitle=Academic%20Advising%20Center
For a list of Student Support Services, visit the Support Services webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/student_life/support_services/index.dot
Bookstore Info /
Visit the Bookstore at this link: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001
Library Info / If there are materials on course reserve or other subject specific details, list them here.
Schedule of Assignments Tentative Class Schedule Fall 2011
There will be 10 weeks of Learning Units. Work is required for each unit when it is assigned. You may not work ahead or get behind. Learning units appear and disappear each week on Sunday at 10 PM. I will usually open a learning unit on Friday so you can have two weekends to work on the assignments.