Course Syllabus
Overview
In this course we will explore the role of food in society, its importance in obtaining physical and spiritual health, and factors that impact achieving food security and self-reliance. Basic principles of food safety, food preservation, and nutrition will be described and implemented. Students will learn safe food preparation and food preservation skills to prevent food waste, meet nutritional needs, and have food options when fresh food is not accessible. Health concerns associated with inadequate food intake and overconsumption will be identified through assessment in adults and infants. Key recommendations will be discussed and promoted for the health problems identified in class related to nutritional intake. (3 credit hours)
Requirements
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Required Resources
Technology
Students will be most successful in this course if they have a device that can handle light computing, which means a laptop with ability to run Microsoft Office apps like Word and Excel. For more information refer to Computer Standards for Students.
Minimum Required Technology
To be successful in this course you will need internet service and a computer or mobile device on which you can write papers and save Word files. You will also be required to take photos and upload them as part of this course.
Structure
Course Outcomes
- Explain the role of food in society.
- Describe the principles that improve the availability of healthy, safe food to create a sustainable dietary intake.
- Apply basic nutrition principles in healthy meal planning.
- Perform a basic nutrition assessment.
- Identify the key nutrition considerations for an expecting mother and an infant.
Major Assignments
The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes.
| Major Assignment | Description | Course Outcome # |
|---|---|---|
| Applications | Each week you will have an activity that will help you apply the material that you are learning. | 1–5 |
| Term Project | In the term project, you will find an issue in your own community where you can help effect positive change through teaching. | 1–5 |
| Case Studies | In the second half of the course, you will work through case studies, completing a nutrition assessment for several people at different stages of life. | 3, 5 |
Term Project
Weekly Patterns
The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions.
| Due Date* | Learning Model | Activity Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midweek | Prepare | Reading & Study Guide | Read the weekly readings and complete some preparation activities that will help you be ready to engage in the rest of the week's learning activities. |
| Midweek | Prepare | Knowledge Check | An open-book quiz to help you gauge your understanding of the weekly readings. |
| Midweek | Teach One Another | Discussion | A small group discussion based on topics pertinent to the weekly content. |
| End of Week | Ponder and Prove | Application | In-depth activities where you apply what you have learned in papers, case studies, and other activities. |
| End of Week | Ponder and Prove | Term Project | In this project, you will teach others about a nutrition topic that is needed in your area. You will submit a portion of your project each week. |
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Learning Model
Prepare: Each week you will prepare for the assignments by reading from the textbook and completing the preparation assignments.
Teach One Another: Each week you will be discussing weekly content with a small group. Additionally, your Term Project is a way for your to help your neighbors by teaching them part of what you have learned in this course.
Ponder and Prove: Every week you have the opportunity to prove what you have learned in the Knowledge Check quizzes. You will also apply this portion of the learning model in your application assignments.
Expectations
Feedback
You can expect to receive grades and feedback within 7 days of the due date for all assignments.
APA
This course uses APA as the formatting, citation, and reference standard. Assignments are graded on these standards.
Late Work
As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate.
Rubric Expectations
The rubrics in this course distinguish between students who meet the expectations of the course and those that go above and beyond. If you complete each step of an assignment as directed, you will earn Proficient in the rubrics. Students need to level up to earn Distinguished. It is recommended that you review the rubrics on all assignments and discussions as you start working on them so you know what it takes to level up to the Distinguished level.
Directions on how to find and use the rubrics are found in the student resources module, the last module in the Module view of the course.
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
| A | 100%–93% |
| A- | 92%–90% |
| B+ | 89%–87% |
| B | 86%–83% |
| B- | 82%–80% |
| C+ | 79%–77% |
| C | 76%–73% |
| C- | 72%–70% |
| D+ | 69%–67% |
| D | 66%–63% |
| D- | 62%–60% |
| F | 59% and lower |
University Policies
Students with Disabilities
Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Services Office at 1-208-496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Accessibility Services Office.
This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Accessibility Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at 1-208-496-9219.
Other University Policies
Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:
- Student Honor
- Academic Honesty
- Student Conduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Student with Disabilities
- Complaints and Grievances
- Copyright Notice
Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.
Course Summary:
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