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RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
BIOL-142 – INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
I. Basic Course Information
A. Course Number and Title:
BIOL 142 – Introduction to Nutrition
B. New or Modified Course:
Modified
C. Date of Proposal:
Spring 2009
D. Sponsoring Department:
Science & Engineering
E. Semester Credit Hours:
3
F. Weekly Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Laboratory: 0
G. Prerequisites:
None
H. Laboratory Fees:
None
I. Department Chair:
Dr. Margaret Czerw, [email protected]
II. Catalog Description
This is an introductory course in nutrition. It is designed to provide the non-Science
major with the chemistry and function of all essential nutrients. It will also discuss
current ideas and thinking in nutrition as well as an introduction to methods of research
in nutrition. Diseases associated with nutrients as well as those prevented by nutrients
will be discussed.
III. Statement of Course Need
This course will serve as a science elective for various science options and a non-lab
science requirement in various programs. It will provide the student the opportunity to
analyze their own diet using basic scientific knowledge, and give options and information
on how to improve their diet.
IV. Place of Course in College Curriculum
A. Free Elective
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B. General Education Elective: This course serves as a science general education
elective without lab.
C. Science Elective: This course serves as a science elective for non-science and science
majors.
D. Course transferability; for New Jersey schools go to the NJ Transfer website,
www.njtransfer.org. For all other colleges and universities go their individual
websites.
V. Outline of Course Content
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Functions of foods and relation to health
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Food additives
Food habits and beliefs
Nutrition during pregnancy
Preschool nutrition
Nutrition during the school years
Adult nutrition
Examination of food fads
Nutritional diseases, such as cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, diverticulosis and
diabetes
N. Nutrition for athletes
VI. Educational Goals and Learning Outcomes
A. Educational Goals
Students will:
1. Communicate with others in a clear, logical manner regarding the science
of nutrition (GE 1).
2. Produce works on topics of nutrition that require critical thinking, problem
solving and identification of credible resources (GE 2, GE 5).
3. Learn how society affects choices of food and nutrition (GE 6).
B. Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Identify the six nutrient classes and how the macro- and micro-molecules are
used in energy production and bodily functions.
2. Recognize what the RDA is for all nutrients and the effect of deficiencies and
toxicities on bodily functions.
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3. Identify the segments of the digestive tract from the mouth to the colon that are
essential to proper metabolism of food and comprehend the chemical and
biological process of digestion.
4. Understand the role that nutrition plays in development from infancy to
adulthood, and recognize that unique needs of special populations for specific
nutrients.
VII. Modes of Teaching and Learning
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Lecture and discussion
Small-group work
Computer-assisted instruction
Student oral presentations
VIII. Papers, Examinations, and other Assessment Instruments
A. Research papers
B. Journals
C. Computer programs
IX. Grade Determinants
A. Tests
B. Quizzes
C. Presentations
X. Texts and Materials
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Textbooks
Primary sources
Journals
Web sources
Specific text which may be featured:
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Contemporary Nutrition w/IBM Foodworks – College Edition Software, 4th Edition,
Wardlaw/Insel/Seyler, (WCB/McGraw Hill)
(Please Note: The course outline is intended only as a guide to course content and resources. Do
not purchase textbooks based on this outline. The RVCC Bookstore is the sole resource for the
most up-to-date information about textbooks.)
XI. Resources
A. Students will need to use computers in order to complete certain assignments.
B. Website: http://www.mypyramid.gov/
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