FSHE 185: The Science of Human Nutrition
KCC AA/DB and KCC AS/NS
List of Topics
- Class Codes
- Description
- Prerequisites
- Course Policies
- Instructor Information
- Getting Started Requirements
- Objectives
- Purchase Course Material at the KapCC Bookstore
- Strategies for Success in Distance Learning
- Testing and Grading
- Course Withdrawls and NC/CR
- Disability Access
- First Year Experience Program
- UH Policy on Email Communication
- Campus Policy on Academic Honesty and Student Responsibilities
Class Codes CRNs 31123, 31125, 31126, 31127- 3 units
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The integration of natural science concepts basic to the study of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, and food sources. Includes the review and adaptation of dietary practices to reflect current nutritional concerns and issues. The course is designed for the person who wants an introduction to nutrition and/or who may later choose to major in it. No college-level science background is required.
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Course Policies-
FSHE 185 is a completely online course that requires students to take responsibility for their learning. Learning in this online class is considerably more autonomous than in a class taken on campus. There are no on-campus meetings, no exceptions. In accordance to the May 4, 2012 Executive Committee resolution, the class meets the traditional office hour requirement by using the Laulima email tool, Messages. All course communication must be sent in Laulima using the Laulima communication tools (for instance, Chat, Messages, Discussion).
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FSHE 185 online begins on August 20 and ends on November 21. It is the student's responsibility to know and abide by all College and class dates and deadlines. This includes course dates and deadlines for quizzes, exams, and assignments (see class calendar in Laulima), the College enforced academic calendar, and dates unique to our course. Print these documents. Maintaining enrollment or dropping in accordance with posted dates is a student's responsibility.
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Graded quizzes and exams are instructional evaluation tools, not student study tools. Exams and quizzes must be taken when scheduled on the course calendar in Laulima. Students must allocate time to complete FSHE 185 course work. Employment, your other class commitments, vacation, personal obligations, etc are not valid reasons for missing an exam or quiz. A missed exam or quiz can be made up only with approved documentation for the entire testing period.
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Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENG 22 or higher level English; MATH 24 or higher level math.
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Barbara Liechty received her MPH in Community Health Education from San Jose State University and BS in Public and Community Health Education from the Arizona State University. Barbara is particularly interested in personal health, nutrition and fitness, behavior change, community organizing, political action, and public policy. She currently teaches distance education classes through the Distance Learning Program at De Anza Community College and Kapi`olani Community College and has taught at San Jose State University, Foothill Community College, and the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Instructor Cell Number: (808) 342-1600 (use this number for time sensitive and dire need issues only – all other class communication should be sent using the Laulima Message tool)
Office Hours Held: Online using course site communication tools.
This class is completely online. There are no campus or synchronous meetings.
E-mail: liechty@hawaii.edu
Replies to email can be expected within 24 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays.
Website: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~liechty
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Getting Started and Requirements
Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week using and studying course materials. More time may be necessary depending on English skills, study skills, and/or science background.
- Log onto Laulima and become familiar with the site and how the class is organized. Complete the Laulima orientation, student tutorials, or review the frequently asked questions. If you are new to online learning, review the Orientation to Online Learning specific to Kapi`olani Community College.
- Easy access to a computer with a current version of MS Word, QuickTime, and FLASH is required. Reliable high-speed internet service, basic internet and Laulima skills, and use of your 'hawaii.edu' account are required.
- Read, study and understand the course syllabus and calendar. Note important dates when assignments, quizzes, and exams are either scheduled or due.
- Read and study the sixteen chapters and four in depth sections of the text.
- Complete the 5 homework exercises as instructed. Leaning will be evaluated by 5 scored quizzes on the homework content and concepts.
- Take the three scheduled examinations administered by Laulima.
- Participate as appropriate in class discussions and activities.
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After completing the reading and workbook assignments, you should be able to:
- Identify factors that influence why you eat as you do and how changes can be made in your diet.
- Compare the various types of nutrition studies in terms of research techniques and reliability of results.
- Evaluate the nutritional adequacy of your diet using the US Dietary Guidelines, MyPyramid, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, food labels and the Food Composition Table.
- List and describe the six classes of nutrients, their functions, risks of excess/deficiencies, sources and guidelines for intake.
- Identify the energy producing nutrients and how an excess of a deficiency of energy can affect the body.
- Describe over and under nutrition and discuss causes, cures and associated health effects.
- Describe the effects farm production, processing, and storage have on nutrients.
- Discuss current issues related to the safety of the food supply using concepts from toxicology.
- Discuss how alcohol and other drugs interact with the nutritional processes.
- Describe the physiological changes that occur during the life cycle and explain the changes in nutrient needs that accompany these changes.
- Evaluate nutrition information in popular media critically.
- Apply the competencies learned and plan a menu/select from a restaurant menu that would meet the requirements for an individual based on the US Dietary Guidelines, MyPyramid, and the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
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Purchase Course Materials at the KapCC Bookstore
Text and workbook can be purchased on line at http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu. Go to the Kapi`olani Community College link and follow the cues.
- The text at the KapCC bookstore is a binder text of the MyPlate Edition of Nutrition An Applied Approach. This text comes bundled with an e-text code for access to the online text built in our Laulima course site. If you purchase your text elsewhere (see #2 below), access to the publisher e-text can be purchased separately. Access to the publisher e-text is not required.
- Thompson, Janice L. and Manore, Melinda, Nutrition An Applied Approach, Third Edition, OR, Thompson, Janice L. and Monore, Melinda, MyPlate Edition of Nutrition An Applied Approach, Third Edition. These soft bound textbooks can be purchased used (or new) online.
- If you are skilled using online textbooks, Thompson, Janice L. and Manore, Melinda, Nutrition An
Applied Approach, Third Edition is available for iPad, iPhone, and the web at Inkling. The Inkling text is robust. On the Inkling site, you can review a chapter before you buy.
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Strategies for Success in Distance Learning
- Using the Laulima communication tools, e-mail your instructor or post when you have questions about course content. It is the student's responsibility to follow the study recommendations and ask for help in a timely manner.
- Study each week’s assignments:
The primary course content comes from the text and homework exercises. It is important to keep current with the required reading and assignments. While proceeding through the class, keep in mind that the health/nutrition/medical science concepts you will be introduced to build in a cumulative manner. For instance, you may be introduced to a concept early in the course that is later further discussed in the text, and then put to practical use in a workbook assignment. - Address the class work in the following manner:
- Skim the assigned textbook chapters.
- Address the vocabulary.
- Read the assigned text book chapters.
- Use the chapter study tools.
- View the related videos/animations.
- Complete the chapter self-test quizzes.
- Review da brown cow student tips.
- Complete the homework assignments as instructed.
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Laulima will be used to administer the three exams. Exams may have true/false, multiple-choice, matching, and/or short answer questions. Testing time is ninety minutes. Exams are open book and open note. Calculators are allowed.
Points For FSHE 185 Course Grade
- Three exams (50 points each) = 150 points
- Five homework exercise quizzes (10 points each) = 50 points
- Participation (3 participation quizzes-10 points total; site activity-10 points) = 20 points
Total possible points = 220 points
Grading Standard For FSHE 185 Course Grade (total points = 220)
| A | 100 – 90% or | 220 – 198 points |
| B | 89 – 80% or | 197– 176 points |
| C | 79 – 70% or | 175– 154 points |
| D | 69 – 60% or | 153– 132 points |
| NP | less than 60% or | below 132 points |
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If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability and the support you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO), 'Iliahi 113, 734-9552 (V/TTY), or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance.
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If you are a first- or second-semester student with any questions about KCC or your major, please contact the First-Year Experience faculty at kapstart@hawaii.edu or at 734-9245.
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UH Policy on Email Communication
The electronic communications policy adopted in December 2005 establishes the University of Hawai'i Internet service as an official medium for communication among students, faculty, and staff. Every member of the system has a hawaii.edu address, and the associated username and password provide access to essential Web announcements and email. You are hereby informed of the need to regularly log in to UH email and Web services for announcements and personal mail. Failing to do so will mean missing critical information from academic and program advisors, instructors, registration and business office staff, classmates, student organizations, and others.
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Campus Policy on Academic Honesty and Student Responsibilities
Because the university is an academic community with high professional standards, its teaching function is seriously disrupted and subverted by academic dishonesty. Such dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, which includes giving/receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination; obtaining information about an examination before it is given; using inappropriate/unallowed sources of information during an examination; altering answers after an examination has been submitted; and altering the record of any grade. Refer to the UH Student Conduct Code for further information. Students caught cheating once risk receiving an F for the class.
In instructional activities, students are responsible for meeting all of the instructor's attendance and assignment requirements. Failure to do so may affect their final grade. In all college-related activities, including instruction, they must abide by the college's codes and regulations, refraining from behavior that interferes with the rights and safety of others in the learning environment. Finally, if they decide to file a grievance, they are fully responsible for providing proof that they have been wronged.
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