1. BIOL 103, Introduction to Nutrition
Course Syllabus Outline

2. Welcome to BIOL 103! Professor: Frances Chen Introduction to Nutrition
8:00AM-9:15AM (Course #70642)
9:30AM – 10:45AM (Course #70643)
My contact:
(I do not check my after 5pm)
Office Hours:
Adjunct-Faculty office in Biology Building/2038
Please schedule with me in advance to meet in person or via Skype.
Skype: BIOL103Fchen

3. Class Website
Syllabus
Grades
Lecture Notes
Homework Sets and other assignments
Syllabus, homework, lecture handouts, and other materials that may assist you in your learning 

4. Course Description: Nutrients usage and their effect in the body
How psychology, socioeconomic, and geography influences affect nutritional practices
Current concerns related to nutrition
Calorie and nutrient analysis in relation to balanced diets and weight control

5. Course Description
Yes, it IS an introductory course, but it is ALSO an upper-division science class
For “Non-majors” mean  science concepts WILL be introduced

6. Where do we get our information from?
“Consuming vitamin C can treat and/or prevent the common cold.”
Is this a scientific fact or a myth?
“Eating lots of carrots can improve your vision.”
“It is possible to be allergic to meat.”

7. Where do we get our information from?
Myths
Personal Experience
“Science”
GOOD Scientific studies

8. Lectures and Textbook Lectures: Tues/Thurs 8:00-9:15 AM
Required Textbook:
Discovering Nutrition, Insel et. al., 5th edition
Free copy in the school library

9. Topics
Chapters 1-3, 13: Nutrients, Nutrition Guidelines, Human Body, Food and Technology
Chapters 4-6: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins
Chapters 7-8: Vitamins, Water and Minerals
Chapters 9, 11-12: Sports Nutrition, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, Childhood to Older Adult Nutrition

10. Early morning class lecture…
Why should I attend lecture?
Exams are both lecture and textbook based.
Lectures emphasize important concepts/topics, unlike textbooks
Visual/audio materials
LEARN about materials outside the book: food processing, gluten, diets, food and psychology studies, GMO, etc.
Attendance
Make you money’s worth

11. So you won’t end up like these people…

12. My Lecture Style Power point style
Lecture handouts are available online ahead of class day
Print them and bring them to class
Active note-taking is highly encouraged: Highlight, Underline, Fill-in blanks, write your own notes
Note: My lecture notes may look different than yours!
If you miss class, please acquire your notes from your classmates.

13. Lecture Exams You will be given 3 lecture exams and 1 final exam
Lecture attendance is critical for success in this course because all the exams will cover lecture material and textbook material specifically mentioned by your professor.
Your final will be cumulative, with emphasis on the recent materials.

14. Exam Grading
Out of the three lecture exams, I will drop the exam with the lowest grade. This rule ONLY applies if you have taken the exam.
If you have missed your exam without a documented medical note, this rule will NOT apply and you will automatically receive a 0 for one of your midterms, even if you have taken the other two exams.
You may NOT drop your final exam.
Your 2 midterms are worth 50% of your final grade
Your final is worth 30% of your final grade

15. Early or Make-up Exams Lecture exam: Final:
Early exams require my approval before the exam day
No late exams will be given without a documented medical reason.
Make-up exams will be given during the last week of class.
Final:
No early finals
There will be no make-up exams for the final; you will receive zero points if you miss the final.

16. Class Assignments: Homework Sets and Documentary Write ups
Class assignments include both homework sets and documentary write ups. You will be given four homework sets (corresponding to the chapters we cover) and two documentary write ups.
Class assignments are not graded, but given credit based on completion.
Please turn class assignments in class on the turn-in date
Late work is not accepted.

17. Group Presentation
You will have the opportunity to present an assigned nutrition topic with your classmates
Topic: Vitamins and Minerals
Presentation & study guide write-up
The presentation is worth 10% of your overall grade

18. Midterm and Final Exam Dates
Midterm 1 (Ch 1-3, 13): February 21
Midterm 2 (Ch 4-6): March 21
Midterm 3 (Ch 7-8): April 20
Final (Ch 1-9, 11-13):
8:00 AM (70642): May 23, 7:30AM-9:30AM
9:15 AM (70643): May 23, 9:45AM -11:45AM

19. Quizzes
8 short quizzes will be given at the beginning of class as shown on the schedule.
The quizzes will not count towards your class grade.
However, if you manage to score at least 7/10 on your quiz, you can earn per quiz 1 extra credit point towards the next lecture exam.
There will be no make-up pop quizzes for missing a class or arriving late.

20. Dietary Assessment Report
You have the option to write one dietary assessment report (“Food Diary”) for extra credit.
It is worth up to 3% extra credit to your overall grade.
Due Date: Feb 28, 2017
I will only receive a final printed copy in-class
No re-grades
Late work is not accepted

21. Attendance
Attendance: Attendance is an important part of learning materials.
Note: Napa Valley College Catalog states: “…a student who has been absent for as many times as a class meets each week will have exhausted this provision for unavoidable absences. Further absences may cause the instructor to drop the student from the class.” Note that doctor’s appointments and child care issues are still considered absences.
While I may not formally take roll, I am likely to know whether you attended, AND IT LEAVES AN IMPRESSION. 

22. Grading 2 Midterms: 50% 1 Final Exam: 30% Group Presentation: 10%
Class Assignments: 10%
Optional:
1 Dietary Assessment Report: up to 3% to your overall grade
If student scores 7+/10 on quiz, s/he will receive 1 extra credit towards her/his following lecture exam.

23. Napa Valley College’s Rules on Academic Dishonesty
I do not tolerate academic dishonesty, cheating, plagiarizing, or allowing another student to copy one’s work
Cheating in any way or form will result in 0 points in their exam/assignment.
Refer to the Catalog for a full explanation.

24. Class Rules Student Conduct Cell phone and other electronics
Students are expected to uphold an attitude of respect, tolerance and consideration toward their classmates and the instructor. This includes maintaining appropriate behavior, language, attire, and personal hygiene in the classroom.
Cell phone and other electronics
Please do not record my lectures
Please silence, put on vibrate, or turn off your cellphones, smart phones, and other electrical devices

25. Important Dates to Remember
Last Day to Drop without a “W”: Feb 3
Last Day to Drop with a “W”: April 7
*NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to fill out the appropriate forms to add or to be dropped from the course. Do not assume that I will drop you from the course if you stop attending class. If you fail to drop in the records office, you will receive an F in the course.

26. Library and Learning Resources Center
Library and Learning Resources Center is available
Room 1766, Phone:
Students in need of accommodation in the college-learning environment~
Please feel encouraged to me or make an appointment with me privately to discuss your learning needs in my class. 
It is important you contact me before your first midterm.

27. FAQs Grading policy, exam schedule, missing an exam, etc…
Refer to your syllabus!
“How do I do well in your class?”
As your professor, it’s my job to provide you with background information and discuss research about the topic you are studying. However, it is YOUR job as a college student to study the material. Studying does not simply equate to memorizing the material; it means being able to discuss the material, understand how to relate lecture material to textbook readings, and to make the information useful to real life. If you don’t understand a concept or would like to discuss a topic on nutrition, just ask. 
“How should I study for your class?”
This depends on your style of learning. You may be a visual, audio, and/or hands-on learner. What worked well for you in your past science classes?

28. What kind of learner are you?
A) Visual
B) Auditory
C) Hands-on
D) Combination of the above!

29. How does this help you? If you are:
Visual
Draw diagrams and pictures
Read Figures, Graphs, and Tables in your textbooks.
Auditory
Attend and listen to the lecture
Have active discussion with your professor and classmates about topics of interest
Read the lecture notes and/or textbook aloud.
Hands-on
Do the practice exams and homework.
Make note cards! Quiz yourself or your friends.
More than likely, we are combination of these learning types. I highly suggest you try all the above and see what works for you.

30. Studying Tips DO attend lecture and take ACTIVE Notes
Download the notes ahead of time and bring them to class
I do not provide students with instructor’s copy of notes
READ your Required Textbook
DO the Homework Sets
MAKE your own Study Guides
Form a STUDY GROUP with your classmates
Make notecards and test each other
STUDY actively

31. Before you leave…
Your grades will be posted online with your class ID#
Take a note card. Put the following info:
Your Full Name
8AM or 9:30AM
Give me the note card before you leave