BIOL 121 Human Nutrition

Spring 2022 (Online Session Sect: 1007)

Instructor John P. Chamorro M.S. Phone Coming Soon…

Office Coming Soon… E-mail [email protected]

*This is the best way to reach me.

Or

Within in CANVAS

Office HoursBy appointment only. Pedag *Asynchronous

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Text/Online Platform Requirements:

Personal Nutrition (Loose Pages) (with /6months MindTap Access)

$160.00 at CSN Bookstore.

 Edition: 10th

 ISBN: 9781337882088

 Author: Boyle

 Publisher: Brooks Cole

* This course requires the use of MindTap to complete assignments. Please makes sure to purchase the textbook package that comes with 6
months of MindTap access. I believe the bookstore at CSN sells the package together. Once you have purchased the package follow the directions
below to link your MindTap access to my course.

*For those students waiting on financial aid or requiring more time to be able to acquire the required textbook and access to MindTap,
CENGAGE (i.e., the publisher) offers a complimentary period of a few days of free access. This will allow you to complete the first set of
assignments. Without this material you will not be successful in the course.

Linking MindTap to Mr. Chamorro’s CANVAS Course

Since my MindTap course will be linked to our CSN course within CANVAS (i.e. via LMS), please follow the steps below to link your MindTap Access
with my course. DO NOT USE THE INSTRUCTION IN THE PACKAGE AS IT WILL REQUIRE ME TO PROVIDE AN COURSE CODE THAT I DO NOT HAVE.
FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW INSTEAD:

1. Go to CSN CANVAS.
2. Select BIOL 121-1007.
3. Under the Introduction Module there is a link titled “You can also click here to connect to our course in MindTap” or you can also Click on
the “Chapter 1 Food Environment and Food Choices Quiz” under chapter 1 module. Both links will direct to our course in Cengage
MindTap.
4. You will be redirected to CENGAGE MindTap Sign Up.
5. You should see an option to register to my course using an already purchased access code.
6. Enter the purchased access code and finish the registration process. Since you accessed my MindTap course through CANVAS it bypasses
entering a COURSE CODE. Again, I don’t have a COURSE CODE to give you so make sure to follow the steps above. Make sure to acquire
the textbook and access to MindTap before the assignment due dates posted on the syllabus.
Description:

Biology/ Nutrition 121 is a 3-credit course offered at CSN. Students who take this course will be able to describe the nature and role of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals in the human body. In addition to this, energy relationships and various controversies
in nutrition are examined, as well as relationships between nutrition, exercise, health, and disease(s).

Goals:

 Know the basic principles of nutrition science and how to apply them in real-life situations regarding food choices.
 Understand the nature, role and use of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals in the human body.
 Understand dietary standards and guidelines.
 Be able to interpret nutrition information and evaluate lay and peer-reviewed publications for accuracy.
 Learn the role of energy balance in weight control and the importance of physical activity and body composition.
 Be able to differentiate the nutritional needs of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
 Learn the basics of food safety.
 Complete a personal dietary assessment and other relevant activities.

Requirements:

This Syllabus: A tentative lecture schedule is provided. Any changes in the lecture or exam schedule will be announced in class and in CANVAS. You
are responsible for turning in work by their due dates.

The instructor is NOT responsible for any problems/issues/virus/other computer irregularities regarding the student’s personal computer or
internet access. I recommend contacting Cengage customer service or CSN IT (i.e., Help Desk) department if you experience issues with any of
them.

On-line behavior: The Instructor is responsible for setting and maintaining class behavior appropriate to the discipline and method of teaching.
Students may not engage in activities that the instructor deems disruptive or counter-productive to the goals of the class.

Instructors have the right to remove offending students from class, which means I can revoke your CANVAS admittance to the course. Please be
considerate of other students and the instructor. Please notify the instructor of your concerns. I will be more than happy to listen and do anything
in my power to address your concerns.

Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty are held as serious offenses.

In accordance with the CSN Student Academic Integrity Policy http://www.csn.edu/uploadedfiles/2010.08.11%20FINAL%20FacSenIntegritydraft.pdf

I am responsible for reporting acts of academic dishonesty to the Chair of Biological Sciences and the Student Conduct Officer. Serious penalties,
ranging from grade reductions to permanent expulsion from the class or college, may be imposed if you are dishonest.

Any written assignment plagiarized from any source will receive a 0 grade. On-line sharing of answers, assignments or exams is considered cheating
and will get you reported to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and a loss of all points for the assignment or exam.

Responses within MindTap have to be college level responses. I will deduct points for the lack of correct grammar and punctuations marks.
Please make sure your responses are clear and concise. You should be using the reports you create each week to guide your thinking through
the questions asked in the activities. Please make sure to look for sample responses examples vs. non examples posted within our CANVAS
course, to see how you can earn full points with these activities. Do not expect to earn full points to responses if they are answered in one
sentence or just in a couple of words. At the very least make sure to restate the questions, answer the question and apply any supporting detail
whenever applicable.

Grading:

Final grades will be assigned following the standard grading scale and point system found below:

4 Exams (50 pts each) 200 pts

Signed Syllabus 20 pts
KWL Chart Assignment 40 pts
12 Online quizzes (5 pts each) 60 pts
12 Diet Wellness + Skill Building (20 pts each) 240 pts
12 Diet Wellness +Activity (20 pts each) 240 pts
Total points: 800 pts.
*Notice that this class does not adhere to traditional CSN courses where pluses (+) and minuses (-) are awarded to students. This may be
advantageous to some students and disadvantageous to others. If you fall in the later and do not wish to be graded by the following
parameters, please enroll in another BIOL 121 section.

Percentage (%) Final Grade

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Less than 59 F

* Before starting any D&W/Skill Building activities within MindTap make sure to create a profile/assigned
report. You need to update your profile for every chapter’s associated assignment/activities. Each report
requires at least a 3-day food entry, and these are the reports that will guide your responses in the
activities. Please take a look at the resources posted within CANVAS to help you navigate through
Cengage MindTap.

*Graphic organizer keys will be uploaded onto CANVAS the day before the examination windows open, so that you can compare your own
responses.

Course Schedule: *Online course follows an Asynchronous schedule, meaning you complete assignments at
your own pace by the due dates outlined below.

Lecture Topic/Chapter Required Assignments/Activities Points

Dates

0/18 Introduction/ Class Expectations Read over the syllabus thoroughly. Understand all the
Read Over Syllabus/ Get Familiar with CANVAS modules/ Go over expectations outlined within it.
introduction video/ Acquire textbook and access to MindTap.
Follow the directions outlined in the assignment.
KWL Chart: Assignment Opens in CANVAS. Remember to only complete the first two columns. Leave
the third one blank.

Syllabus must be turned in via CANVAS. Anyone who does not Signed Syllabus Due Date: 01/21 20
turn in syllabus will be dropped from course.

KWL Chart: Assignment Closes in CANVAS KWL Chart: What you know and what you want to know
about nutrition? Turn in within Canvas. Due Date: 01/21 40

01/24 Chapter1: The basic of Understanding Nutrition Module Opens in

CANVAS.

01/26 Work on Chapter 1 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 1 Food environment and Food choices quiz Due 5
 Lecture Topic/Chapter Required Assignments/Activities Points
Dates

01/30 20
Chapter 1 Skill Building: Calories Due 01/30
20
Chapter 1 D&W Activity Due 01/30

01/31 Chapter 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet Module Opens in

CANVAS.

02/02 Work on Chapter 2 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 2 Reading a Food Label Quiz Due 02/06 5
Chapter 2 Skill Building: DRI’s Due date: 02/06 20
Chapter 2 D&W Activity Due 02/06 20

02/07 Chapter 3: Anatomy for Nutrition’s Sake Module opens in

CANVAS.

02/09 Work on Chapter 3 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 3 GI Tract Quiz Due Date 02/13 5
Chapter 3 Skill Building: Physiology of Human Digestions 20
and Absorption Due Date 02/16
Chapter 3 D&W Track your diet and activity Due Date
02/13 20

02/14 Exam I Chapters (1-3) Window Opens in CANVAS

Exam window open at 12:01AM Pacific Standard Time

You will have 48 hours to complete this exam within CANVAS. 50 questions multiple choice/true or false.

02/15 Exam I Chapters (1-3) Window Closes in CANVAS 50

*Exam window closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.

02/21 Holiday CSN Closed

02/23 Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch and Fiber Module

opens in CANVAS.

02/25 Work on Chapter 4 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 4 Carbohydrates Overview Quiz Due Date 03/01 5
Chapter 4 Skill Building Carbohydrates Due Date 03/01
Chapter 4 D&W Carbohydrates in your diet Track Analysis
Due date: 03/01 20

20

02/28 Chapter 5: The Lipids: Fats and Oils Module opens in CANVAS.

03/02 Work on Chapter 5 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 5 Quiz Lipoproteins Due date: 03/06 5
Chapter 5 Skill Building Saturated Fat 03/06
20
Chapter 5 D&W Lipids in Your Diet Track Analysis Due Date
 Lecture Topic/Chapter Required Assignments/Activities Points
Dates

03/06 20

03/07 Chapter 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids Module opens in

CANVAS.

03/09 Work on Chapter 6 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 6 Proteins Overview Quiz Due Date 03/13 5
Chapter 6 Skill Building Proteins Due Date 03/13
20
Chapter 6 D&W Proteins in your diet Track Analysis Due
date 03/13 20

03/14 Exam II Chapters (4-6) Window Opens in CANVAS

Exam window open at 12:01AM Pacific Standard Time

You will have 48 hours to complete this exam within CANVAS. 50 questions multiple choice/true or false.

03/15 Exam II Chapters (4-6) Window Closes in CANVAS

50
*Exam window closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.

03/21 Chapter 7: The Vitamins: A Functional Approach Module opens in

CANVAS.

03/23 Work on Chapter 7 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 7 Vitamin A Quiz Due Date 03/27 5

Chapter 7 Skill Building Vitamin C Due Date 03/27 20

Chapter 7 D&W Vitamin in your diet track analysis Due 20
date 03/27

03/28 Chapter 8: The Mineral and Water: A Functional Approach Module

opens in CANVAS.

03/30 Work on Chapter 8 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 8 Calcium Quiz Due Date 04/03 5

Chapter 8 Skill Building DASH Due date 04/03 20

Chapter 8 D&W Minerals in your diet Track Analysis Due 20

date 04/03

04/04 Chapter 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Module opens in CANVAS.
 Lecture Topic/Chapter Required Assignments/Activities Points
Dates

04/06 Work on Chapter 9 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 9 Global Nutrition Watch Quiz Due date 04/10 5

Chapter 9 Skill Building the Role of water in Health Due

20
date 04/10

Chapter 9 D&W Fluids in your diet Track Analysis Due date

04/10
20

04/18 Exam III Chapters (7-9) Window Opens in CANVAS

Exam window open at 12:01AM Pacific Standard Time

You will have 48 hours to complete this exam within CANVAS. 50 questions multiple choice/true or false.

04/19 Exam III Chapters (7-9) Window Closes in CANVAS 50

*Exam window closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.

04/18 Chapter 10: Weight Management Modules open in CANVAS.

04/20 Work on Chapter 10 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 10 Health Consequences of excess body fat Quiz
Due date: 04/24 5

Chapter 10 Skill Building Bariatric Surgery Due date: 04/24 20

Chapter 10 D&W Energy Balance Track Analysis Due date

04/24 20

04/25 Chapter 11: Nutrition for Fitness and Sports Modules open in
CANVAS.

04/27 Work on Chapter 11 assignments/activities in MindTap. Chapter 11 Basic functions of muscles and their role in
health and energy needs of athletes Quiz. Due date: 05/01 5

Chapter 11 Skill Building Physical Activity Due date: 05/01

20
Chapter 11 Energy Balance Track Analysis Due date 05/01

20

05/02 Chapter 12 The Lifecycle Modules open in CANVAS.

 Lecture Topic/Chapter Required Assignments/Activities Points
Dates

05/04 Work on Chapter 12 assignments/ activities in MindTap. Chapter 12 Nutrition and the aging population quiz Due 5
date 05/08

Chapter 12 Skill Building Childhood Nutrition Due date:

20
05/08

Chapter 12 A Closer Look: Common Nutritional and

20
Environmental Effects on Human Growth Due Date 05/08

05/09 Exam IV Chapters (10-12) Window Opens in CANVAS

Exam window open at 12:01AM Pacific Standard Time

You will have 48 hours to complete this exam within CANVAS. 50 questions multiple choice/true or false.

05/10 Exam IV Chapters (10-12) Window Closes in CANVAS 50

*Exam window closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.

05/09 End of Semester Extra Credit Opens 20

05/13 End of Semester Extra Credit Due 20

05/14 Final Grades Posted in CANVAS

05/15 *Any grade discrepancies/disputes must be resolved by 6PM today.

* Exam IV is not comprehensive will only cover the last three chapters.

General Information:

 All activities and quizzes are done within MindTap.

 All required assignments/ activities are due by their due date. I will not accept LATE WORK.
 Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty are held as serious offenses (i.e., see student academic integrity policy found
online). I will report acts of academic dishonesty.
 Make-ups and/or extra credit for all assignments, quizzes, and/or exams WILL NOT be allowed.
 The instructor cannot assign a “W” grade to any student (i.e., see student policy 19 version 1 found online).
 THIS COURSE REQUIRE MINDTAP in addition to the book.
 All assignments are due by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time.
 All exams are due by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time, you will have 48 hours to complete it.
 IMPORTANT: CANVAS will report an erroneous “percentage” of the student’s grades. Please be aware that this class is based on POINTS,
so students should track their points in order to calculate their final grade. Remember we use MindTap and CANVAS interchangeably in
this course.

DRC

If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination in
your academic accommodations. The DRC is in the Student Services area on each campus. The phone numbers for the DRC office on each campus
are: Cheyenne (651-4045), West Charleston (651-5089), and Henderson (651-3086). This office also hires students as note takers, readers,
proctors, scribes, lab assistants, and research assistants as needed. Interested students can fill out a job interest card at the DRC.

Safety

This lecture poses no unusual safety hazards. Emergency information is posted by every exit door.

All faculty, staff and students must follow the college safety policies and procedures while on campus. If the fire alarm sounds during lecture or
laboratory classes, everyone must evacuate and not return, until an authorized school representative announces that it is safe to re-enter the
building. No children are allowed in the classrooms.

CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of free and confidential services for students. CAPS provides confidential short-term
individual, couples, and family therapy; group therapy, support groups; and crisis intervention to assist students in mastering their current situation
and acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that will enable them to realize their full potential. For information about CAPS, or to make an
appointment, call 651-5518.

Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids will need to
contact a campus Disability

Resource Center:

Cheyenne: 651-4045

Charleston: 651-5089

Henderson: 651-3086

The Disability Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change
with notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Library

CSN Library Services offers extensive in-person and online resources to help you complete assignments, including research and citation workshops,
online articles and books, and drop-in research assistance at the Reference Desk inside each campus library and online at www.csn.edu/library

Centers for Academic Success (CAS)

Free one-on-one and drop-in tutoring is available in the Communication Centers, Math Resource Centers, Science Resource Centers, Tutorial
Learning Centers (one-on-one tutoring), and Writing Centers. Tutors are available in most subjects to provide learning support and help students
improve academic motivation and performance, enhance self-esteem and confidence as an independent learner, and achieve educational goals.
Visit http://www.csn.edu/tutoring/ for detailed information about all CAS programs and centers including locations, hours and more.

College of Southern Nevada

Biology/Nutrition 121 Spring 2022 Sect:1007

I, the undersigned, certify that I have read and understand the policies and procedures written in this syllabus. I have asked questions to the
instructor if I was confused about any part of the syllabus. I also understand that if I record any lectures (or part of them) or course content, I will
NOT publish them in any format without the instructor’s permission.

I, _____________________________________________________ will:
Please write your full name here

-Make every effort to go over all lectures and finish all the assignments.

-Read my textbook

-Take good notes from the lectures and the textbook

-Submit my assignments ON TIME.

-Set aside a specific amount of time and a good place every day to study

-Take full responsibility for my class and the materials presented in it.

-Conduct yourself appropriately within online classroom.

-Understand that no make ups/ extensions for any reason (i.e., deaths, vacation, technical issues, etc.) will not be granted unless
approved by appropriate CSN Department with CSN letterhead and at least 72 hours in advance.

-Will not record my lecture/course content and post online without instructor permission. This is considered a form of academic
dishonesty.

____________________________ ____________________________
Student full name – printed Student signature

___________________________ __________________________
Lecture section Date

THIS PAGE MUST BE CAREFULLY READ, SIGNED AND TURNED TO Mr. Chamorro within CANVAS BY January 21, 2022 TO GET YOUR 20
POINTS.