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HLHSCI-150 - Nutrition - Kelly Bronco

Course:Nutrition
Professor:Kelly Bronco
Email:kelly.bronco@canyons.edu
Format:
  • OnlineLive
  • Hybrid
  • InPerson
Course Length:
  • Applies to All Course Lengths
  • 5 Week
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in taking Nutrition. Hello and welcome! My name is Kelly Bronco and I will be your instructor for the upcoming Semester. I have a BS degree in Kinesiology (formerly a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) for 11 years) as well as an MS degree in Family Consumer Sciences (emphasis in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and Body Composition). I was the Assistant Athletic Trainer here at College of the Canyons from 1999-2004. I have been teaching Nutrition at COC for the past 24 years. I teach this class from a very realistic perspective and I hope that you take the information to heart so that you can make better choices to (hopefully) improve the quality of your life. All of your nutrition experiences vary so I ask that you please keep an open mind and look at both sides of all topics. You may then choose what "side" is the best for you dependent on your needs, goals, and what you feel is important.

Our class is a basic introduction into the ever-changing world of nutrition which can be very eye opening for some. There will be many challenges, issues, and concerns with all the topics we cover. Many of our topics can be debatable but you will be presented with the facts of the nutrients and learn why they are all equally important to you and your health. With knowledge comes power and the power to make better choices is always in your hands. The question is simple: do you want to, can you, and will you make better choices?

Please be sure you READ EVERYTHING in this orientation letter and are prepared to meet all the requirements to take the course. The requirements and expectations are for you to be able to:

  • take this class seriously and conduct your behavior with the highest regards academically as well as during class meetings;
  • regularly attend all scheduled class meetings (for IN PERSON, HYBRID, and ONLINE LIVE classes)
  • correctly submit assignments in the proper format AND on time (there will be definite due dates/deadlines; modules/assignments will be made available in sequential order to allow for a normal progression of materials that need to be covered);
    • IN PERSON and HYBRID CLASSES: most assignments will have the option to submit in class or via Canvas (allows for more flexibility in due dates)
  • communicate with me as needed in a timely fashion; and
  • fulfill your role as a student should (academic honesty and integrity is HUGE and should be a priority in any/all formats).
  • ONLINE LIVE CLASSES: connect to AND being present in all live meetings as scheduled during the class time/section you have chosen (Online Live is NOT 100% online class that you can do everything on your own time and expect to pass nor is it a work at your own pace type of course);

If any of these requirements are not feasible for you, please consider taking the course another time.

Course Description

This class introduces the study of food & nutrients throughout the lifespan as well as their impact on the quality of life & disease prevention.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Examine different nutritional components of a diet and the relationship each component plays in the role of health promotion and disease prevention throughout the human life cycle.

Course Objectives:

  1. Analyze nutritional behaviors and practices leading to improved health and well-being.
  2. Examine the different organ systems in relationship to their role in the digestion, absorption, utilization, and storage of nutrients.
  3. Formulate an adequate diet plan utilizing the tools of dietary principles, standards, and guidelines established by multiple health agencies.
  4. Compare and contrast carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in relationship to their functions, chemical structures, health concerns, and food sources.
  5. Examine the roles that vitamins and minerals play in the health and well-being of individuals.
  6. Assess various weight control measures and treatment modalities as to their effectiveness in ensuring healthy weight and body composition standards, along with adequate nutritional intakes.
  7. Examine the benefits of regular physical activity and the role it plays in maintaining the health and well-being of individuals.
  8. Examine the various types of eating disorders regarding signs/symptoms, nutritional deficiencies, body damage, interventions, and treatment modalities.
  9. Develop strategies that will identify common food safety issues and ways to prevent foodborne illness.
  10. Identify specific populations with nutritional concerns and effective ways to meet their particular needs.
  11. Examine and assess the role that food technology plays in health and disease.

Lecture Based; 3.0 Unit Course; 54 hours; UC/CSU Transferable

What to Expect in this Course

IN PERSON, HYBRID, AND ONLINE LIVE CLASSES Meeting Information:

  • Please do not schedule work, appointments, etc..during your chosen class time as there will be no opportunities to "make up" missed in person/live meetings.
  • Attendance is REQUIRED. *It is expected that you are to attend all class meetings for the duration of class to ensure maximal learning opportunities are provided.
  • Live ZOOM Meetings will be scheduled and held during class times as posted in the schedule of classes for the section you choose to enroll in.
  • Live meetings will be for lectures; clarification/discussions of lecture materials; to review Study Guides and Assignments; and for administering quizzes/exams.

Lectures:

  • HYBRID CLASSES: Some lectures will be recorded are to be watched/viewed on your own time.
    • Lectures:
      • will be broken down into parts for easier viewing.
      • will range anywhere from 20-50 minutes long depending on the subject matter.
      • will be in depth and more detailed than recorded lectures that are available for the in person and online live classes since we do have a formal class meeting time. 
      • will only be available for a limited time so viewing them in a timely fashion is highly recommended.
  • IN PERSON AND ONLINE LIVE CLASSES:
    • Some lectures have a recorded component and may be viewed on your own time (similar to assigned chapter reading "homework").
      • Most recordings range anywhere from 20-50 minutes.
      • They will only be available for a limited time so viewing them in a timely fashion is highly recommended.

What is needed:

  • Computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone and working webcam (a cell phone is not recommended as phones have limited chat availability and functions and taking quizzes/exams are difficult this way).
  • Internet Access: Reliable (as much as the internet can be!) That being said, if your internet is not reliable, please consider that connectivity issues are not an excuse for not being able to attend and stay in live meetings. Please be prepared to do what you need to do and make every attempt to be "in class" for all meetings. *
  • Canvas: You will have access to Power Point slides, Lectures, Assignments, Discussion boards, Supplemental Handouts as well as website links that are helpful and aid in classroom learning. Please check Canvas OFTEN.
  • ZOOM:
    • Required for ONLINE LIVE CLASSES: Needed to gain access to Live Meetings & recorded lectures. NOTE: ZOOM runs best in Chrome.
    • HYBRID and IN PERSON CLASSES: will be used for office hours and one on one appointments (scheduled as needed)
  • Printer: You will need a printer to print out slides, assignments, & handouts. Please be sure to have adequate paper and ink/toner available.
  • Scanner: Or something to use to scan, upload, and submit assignments into Canvas. (iPhone with Notes app or other apps (Camscanner, etc...)
  • Folder/Notebook/Calculator Pens/Pencils/Highlighters (red, blue (light/dark), green, orange, purple, & yellow).

Other general expectations and what to do before the semester officially begins:

Expectations are as follows: please check your email, messages, announcements, and Canvas and to READ everything that is available often so that you are prepared. I will not "sugar coat" it: this class is tough. It is a great amount of information that if you need to stay on top of. If you like to procrastinate and not make learning a priority during this time, this will be a huge concern and issue for you as a student to succeed. If you do not make the time to learn, you will fall behind very quickly so please consider the commitment to your education if you choose to proceed with taking this class.

I like to encourage my students taking my class this is a great opportunity to gain the skills needed to make better choices in relation to food and liquids. We choose what to eat and how much to eat every day, multiple times a day. We have been doing this up until now and we will continue to until we no longer can. Awareness and knowledge are powerful so gaining both of those are two goals I like to present to my students. Some will appreciate that; others, not so much. I often say "Sorry! Not sorry!" but if I can help anyone improve the quality of their life because of what was learned and better choices were made, then I have zero regrets. The bottom line is this: what a student gets out of this class will be based on what the student puts into this class. Ideally, this is not just a class needed to fulfill a GE or a prerequisite for admittance into a program. Nutrition is a major part of our lives and will continue to be as long as we live. We all can do something about our choices but do we really want to?

Academic honesty and integrity as well as respectable and courteous behavior is expected in any learning environment. Please conduct yourself with respect and professionalism. Being rude; use of profanity or derogatory expressions; intolerant views of others; refusal to follow directions; discourtesy toward the instructor and/or fellow students; not treating others with respect, and/or cheating, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Any student who chooses to conduct themselves in any of these ways will be warned ONLY one time. If a second occurrence happens, the student will be dropped from the course. In the event of particularly offensive behavior, the student will be dropped from the course immediately and recommended for disciplinary action to be taken by the College.

What to do before classes begins:

  • All enrolled students, as well as those on the wait list: I will email you the Friday before classes start with a welcome and what to expect email. Please be sure you check your school email before the first day of classes to get the information needed.
  • NOTE: Everyone must attend the first class meeting (IN PERSON, HYBRID, AND ONLINE LIVE CLASSES) otherwise you will be dropped. No exceptions will be made.
    • WAITLISTED/CRASH ADD STUDENTS: Please attend the first class meeting as there is very important information that is discussed that will contribute to your success in the class.
  • NOTE: Everyone must complete the first class check in assignments (HYBRID CLASSES) otherwise you will be dropped. No exceptions will be made.

If you are officially enrolled in this class:

  • Open and check Canvas to gain access to our course prior to the first class meeting to get instructions. I will publish and make the course available the weekend before the classes begin. See schedule for full length courses (Fall and Spring) and shortened courses (Winter and Summer)
  • Please "Check In" by going over and reviewing the syllabus, the schedule, and proceed through all of the pages in the Orientation/Introduction module before the first day of class if possible.
    • If you find that the class is more than you bargained for after completing the initial "check in," please drop the course and I will hopefully see you in another semester or format. This will allow me to add additional students before the first day of class as needed.
    • You may find that the class expectations are greater than you expected.
    • NOTE: Please also be advised that the 5 week semester classes can be a challenge for some of you to stay on top of the materials in the shortened sessions.
  • We will use the first class meeting to introduce ourselves, go over the syllabus, schedule, and I will answer any questions you may have. We will also start our first chapter.
  • Again, if you do not attend the first class meeting, you will be considered a "No Show" and you will be dropped as per school policy.

If you are wait listed for this class:

  • I will add students only if there is 'room' in the class. Our class limit is set at 35. I will assess if spots are available and determine how many on the wait list I can add, if at all.
  • Please come to the first class meeting if you are interested in adding the class (I will email you a link prior to the first day so again, please be sure to check your email before the first day of class). If you come to class, you will not miss the introductory information and will be “less behind” than if you wait and attend meetings once we know if there is room to add.
  • Wait listed students will be added in order of their position on the wait list. There is no guarantee that any and/or all wait listed students will receive an add authorization as it is subject to roster space and you must have attended the first class meeting before being added pending available space.
  • I will not be adding anyone if you do not attend the first class meeting.
  • Students who have attended the first class AND who have received an add authorization should complete the registration process immediately. It may take up to 24 hours for your name to be added into Canvas so you will be behind right from the start. Please check back frequently and when you have access to the course online via Canvas, you will need to contact me so that you have access to  the "Check In" items that are needed to be completed Day 1 of class.
  • You will need to move quickly to catch up. Failure to do so will result in you being dropped from the class. 

If you are registered as a current COC student but not enrolled in the class or are not on the wait list:

  • Please contact me if you are interested in adding the class so that I can get you the information for attending the first class meeting. You will be emailed with an add authorization ONLY IF there is room on the roster after all wait listed students who have requested an add authorization have registered and their place in the class has been confirmed.
  • It is unlikely that there will be space available, but you are welcome to email me with the request. It does not hurt to ask!
  • If you are given an add authorization, please register ASAP, and work on catching up just as any wait listed student would.
  • You will be responsible for all course requirements, regardless of when you started the class.

PLEASE NOTE: All students are responsible for all assignments/participation, even if you add after the first day of class. Allowed absences are minimal so if you are not added by the second class meeting, I will not be adding anyone else to the class. YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED LATE EVEN IF ROOM IS AVAILABLE (due to absence policy).

Types of Assessments

Assessments include:

  • Assignments:
    • Chapter Participation/Enrichment Activities
    • Study Guides (Usually cover an average of 3-4 chapters)
    • Discussions: Various discussions about Nutrition related topics that require participation and interaction with fellow classmates.
    • Paper (Library Assignment)
    • Food Diary (Group Project/Discussion)
    • NOTE: All assignments will need to be submitted in either doc, docx, or PDF (preferred) format. Please be sure you know HOW to do this BEFORE assignments are to be submitted in Canvas. All assignments will need to be submitted via Canvas ON TIME (it is strongly recommended that you do not wait until the last minute to submit any assignment or discussion reply.) No late work will be accepted so please plan accordingly. "Technical difficulties" will not be an excuse for not getting assignments submitted on time.
    • Additional assignments for emphasis on more important course content may be added if the need arises.
  • Participation (during Live meetings; activities, and discussion boards in Canvas) is expected.
  • Quizzes/Exams:
    • ONLINE LIVE CLASSES: Webcam must be enabled. All quizzes and exams will have time limits and will ONLY be administered during your scheduled class time (no make-up will be allowed).
    • IN PERSON CLASSES: All quizzes and exams will ONLY be administered during your scheduled class time (no make-up will be allowed) unless you have accommodations via AAC that require quizzes/exams to be taken in the TLC lab.
      • It will be your responsibility to remind me to send the quiz and/or exam to the TLC lab PRIOR to the scheduled quiz/exam date.
      • It will also be your responsibility to schedule an appointment in the TLC lab to take the quiz/exam.
    • HYBRID CLASSES: All quizzes and exams will be allowed to only be taken once, will have time limits, and need to be taken no later than the due date. No make ups will be allowed.
  • Extra Credit Assignments are available.
  • The syllabus in Canvas will provide further information as to point value and breakdown of points for all assessments in the class.

Textbook Information

textbook
  • Please note that after the WINTER 2022 session, this textbook is no longer being published. Any student may have a difficult time getting a hard copy of the textbook after this time.

Other Relevant Course Information

  • Dedication to your education and self-motivation are required for any format in the traditional learning environment.
  • Please check your email and Canvas OFTEN so you are not missing any needed information. If you are not willing to or are unable to do this, please reconsider taking the class at a later time or in an alternative format (this class offered 100% ONLINE, Online Live in addition to in person).
  • I strongly recommend that you practice logging onto Canvas prior to the start of class, to make sure any potential problems are addressed BEFORE the first class meeting. This is especially important if you have never taken a class that relies on technology to deliver course content before.
  • For help, you may contact student support ; computer support; or canvas Help. You may also call the Canvas Help Desk in the Tutoring, Learning & Computing Center (TLC) at 661-362-3351, extension 3344 for assistance.

It is our responsibility as instructors to ensure students have a quality learning experience. Please be advised that I am able monitor your activity in Canvas, in part during Live Zoom Meetings, and I can see what you are doing if we are meeting in person. Discussions will be utilized as you will also need to be able to interact with each other, not just with me as your instructor. All discussions in Canvas will be monitored whether I am actively contributing. I would like for you to be involved as you would in class so your time and attention to learning is expected. Please do trust that I am aware of the many of the hurdles students are facing under current conditions and with other life obligations. I too, face some of the same hurdles you do.

Please keep an open line of communication with me and I will try my best to assist you. Should you need to discuss with me any concerns or issues or have questions, I will be available before and after classes as well as during scheduled office hours. I am also available via email: kelly.bronco@canyons.edu. You can expect a email response from me with 24-48 hours.

Ultimately, you are responsible for earning a grade in this course! It cannot be emphasized enough that you watch and listen to the lectures, take good notes, thoroughly complete your assignments, participate and attend all meetings (IN PERSON and ONLINE LIVE CLASSES), you have everything you need to succeed in the class. Do not hesitate to reach out and contact me via a Canvas message, email, or to schedule a one on one meeting if you have any questions, concerns, or when clarification is needed.

I look forward to seeing and meeting you all (some virtually)! I hope you are ready to learn!! Welcome to College of the Canyons and the Health Science Department!!

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

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