SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCES COURSE TITLE: Biochemical Nutrition COURSE NO: BN0405 Term: 4 (DC) TIME REQUIREMENTS (hours/week): Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 0 Units: 3 PREREQUISITES: Human Biochemistry Lecture course (BN0213) or equivalent * *as determined by lead faculty, department chair, division chair, and/or dean. CO-REQUISITES: none FACULTY: Lead Faculty: Gena E. Kadar, DC, CNS Office Location: K-building; phone extension: x 401 Email: genakadar@scuhs.edu Office Hours: Monday 5:00-6:00 PM; Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00-1:00 PM, 5:00-6:00 PM; Thursday 12:00-1:00 PM By appointment: Please email Dr. Kadar to schedule a meeting time outside of normal office hours. ADDITIONAL COURSE ACTIVITIES Activity Hrs/week Reading assignments 1 Review of course material 2 Quiz and examination preparation 1 Special assignments 2 TOTAL 6 COURSE PURPOSE Course Description: This basic nutrition course focuses on the following aspects of human nutrients: chemistry, food sources, bodily storage, mobilization, function, daily requirement, interaction, and signs of deficiency or toxicity. Biochemical mechanisms of the action of nutrients are emphasized. Principles of nutrition, dietary reference intakes, various dietary guidelines, and nutrition facts versus fads are studied. Correlation of nutrition with other basic and clinical sciences, and the role of nutrition in clinical practices are mentioned wherever appropriate. Course instruction includes lectures, classroom exercises, and discussion of practical nutrition topics.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES DC Program Learning Outcomes: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention o The graduate will apply epidemiological principles to promote health and prevent disease. (Objectives 1-10) Information and Technology Literacy o The graduate will locate, evaluate and integrate research with other evidence to manage health related issues. (Objectives 1-10) Intellectual and Professional Development o The graduate will integrate evolving knowledge and skills, while remaining adaptable to change. (Objectives 1-10) COURSE OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this course, a successful student should be able to: 1. Describe the scope of the study of nutrition, its role in healthcare, and its importance in health maintenance and disease treatment. 2. Explain the rationale for the classifications of nutrients. 3. Describe how nutritional requirements vary throughout the life cycle and during pregnancy and lactation. 4. Describe the major nutritional recommendations and guidelines. 5. List the natural, bioavailable, and supplement forms of each nutrient. 6. Describe the processing, preservation, enrichment, cooking, and digestion of foods relative to their nutritional values. 7. Describe the concepts of Basal Energy Expenditure, Basal Metabolic Rate, Physical Activity Coefficients, Thermic Effects of Food and increased physiologic demands and their relationship to Total Energy Expenditure. 8. Describe how nutrients are absorbed, transported, stored and mobilized in the body. 9. Explain the signs of nutrient deficiency and excess, as well as the biochemical, molecular or physiological basis of nutritional abnormality. 10. Evaluate literature critically, utilizing a variety of types and formats of information sources, both as an individual and as part of a group.
CONTENT OUTLINE BY WEEK AND LECTURE (NOTE: Tentative schedule, subject to change) WEEK LECTURE TOPIC READINGS ASSESSMENT 1 2 Course Introduction and Overview UNIT #1: Introduction to Nutrition and Review of Digestion: The Travel Journal of a Bite of Food UNIT #2: Dietary Analysis: DRI, Dietary Guidelines, and Nutritional Labeling 3 UNIT #3: Intake: Energy, Exercise, and Body Weight Part 1 4 UNIT #3: Intake: Energy, Exercise, and Body Weight Part 2 5 UNIT #4: Micronutrients: Fat-Soluble Vitamins 6 NO LIVE CLASS SESSION: SPECIAL INDEPENDENT STUDY ACTIVITY Krause s Ch. 1 Krause s Ch. 10, 12 Krause s Ch. 2,22,23 Krause s Ch. 3 Posted on MySCU course page Bonus point option: sign-up for patient education event Assignment (Due at the start of class Week 8) 7 MIDTERM EXAMINATION (2/23/16) MCQ 8 UNIT #5: Micronutrients: Water-Soluble Vitamins 9 UNIT #6: Micronutrients: Minerals and Trace Elements 10 UNIT #7: Macronutrients: Carbohydrates 11 UNIT #8: Macronutrients: Proteins 12 UNIT #9: Macronutrients: Lipids 13 NO LIVE CLASS SESSION: INDEPENDENT STUDY DUE TO ICE EXAMINATION Assignment 14 UNIT #10: Water, Electrolytes, and Contaminants Krause s Ch.7 Assignment 15 FINAL EXAMINATION MCQ INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Text(s): 1. Kadar GE. Biochemical Nutrition PowerPoint presentations. 2016. Source: MySCU course page. 2. Mahan LK, Escott-Stump S, & Raymond JL. Krause s Food and the Nutrition Care Process (13th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier, 2012 Recommended Text(s): 1. Berg J., Tymoczko J, and Stryer L. (2010). Biochemistry (7 th ed.). New York: W. H. Freeman and Company.
2. Meisenberg and Simmons. Principles of Medical Biochemistry. Mosby Elsevier. 2006. Edition: 2 nd 3. Pelley, JW. Elsevier's Integrated Biochemistry. Mosby Elsevier. 2007 4. Murray, R. K., Bender, D. A., Botham, K. M., Kennelly, P. J., Rodwell, V. W., & Weil, P. A. (2012). Harper s Illustrated Biochemistry (29th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. 5. Nelson, D. L., & Cox, M. M. (2013). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (6th ed.). New York: W. H. Freeman and Company. 6. Nix, S. (2009). Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy (13th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. Required Materials: N/A Provided Materials: N/A Required Attire: N/A TEACHING METHODS AND ACTIVITIES The class consists of three (3) lecture hours per week per week. Case studies, Team Based Learning (TBL), Problem Based Learning (PBL), reports, special assignments, presentations, and/or guest speakers may be used. The course activities will utilize assigned readings on selected topics. EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING Grading procedures: (NOTE: subject to change) Student assessments may include self-assessments, peer assessments, and instructor assessments. The format of these assessments may include multiple choice, essay, short answer, or fill-in examinations; special individual or group projects; or practical examinations. Assessment Method Points % Week Quizzes (5) 70 23 Various Midterm examination 60 20 8 Final examination 100 33 15 Homework 20 7 Various Special assignments 50 17 Various Total 300 100 Grading scale: Letter grades will be assigned only at the end of the trimester. A = 90% to 100% B = 80% - less than 90% C = 70% - less than 80% D = 60% - less than 70% F = less than 60% I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal NOTE: Questions or comments regarding any and all aspects of the Biochemical Nutrition course should only be directed to Dr. Kadar and not to the assisting faculty.
TESTING CONDITIONS For testing conditions, all personal items must be placed to the side of the classroom. Absolutely no electronic devices may be on your person during the exam, including (but not limited to) cell phones, cameras, and PDAs. Any violation of this policy will result in a cancelled exam for the violator, who then must take an essay make-up exam. Any student deemed to be cheating in any way, will receive a zero and be subject to Student Honor Code sanctions. MAKE-UP EXAMINATION PROCEDURE The format of make-up exam is essay and/or short answer questions. Make-up exams are ONLY given to the student whose absence is approved by the Dean, and must be completed within one (1) week after returning to school, otherwise a zero (0) score will be assigned for the missed exam. It is the student s responsibility to take the initiative to schedule the quiz with the lead instructor within the aforementioned time period. Make-up exams are limited to the required quizzes, tests, and the final exam. There will be no make-up for any bonus activity. ATTENDANCE POLICY Class attendance is mandatory. The attendance policy for this class follows the attendance policy of the University. Any student, whose absence, either excused or unexcused, reaches 15% of total class hours, will be automatically dropped from the course according to University regulations. PROFESSIONALISM You are expected to act ethically and professionally at all times. The following is a list of representative expectations, but may not be complete. Please be advised that violations may result in Student Honor Code sanctions. Attendance is required. If you know you will be absent for class, please notify the lead faculty. If the absence is unplanned, please contact the lead faculty at the earliest possible date. Absences, either excused or unexcused, will result in the forfeiture of participation points for that day and cannot be made up. Punctuality. It is expected that you will be in your seat at the beginning of class. Arriving late not only affects your learning, but is disruptive to the learning of others. Tardiness will be considered as an unexcused absence for the purposes of classroom administration. Classroom demeanor. While classes are designed to be interactive, excessive talking or side conversations are disruptive to the learning environment. You may be asked to leave the room if you repeatedly disrupt the class. Assignments are due prior to the beginning of class. Late homework or bonus activities will not be accepted, and will receive a grade of zero (0). It is your responsibility to ensure the assignment is submitted on-time. Computer, printer, weather, traffic, and other issues will not be considered as valid excuses as most assignments are given week(s) in advance. Makeup Exam Policy. Make-ups of any midterm or quiz will be unavailable and will result in a zero (0), unless excused by the Dean, in which case the grade may be dropped, pending consultation with me. Make-ups of the final exam will be unavailable, except with an excused absence, in which case you may request an Incomplete (I) for the course from the Dean s office. With an excused absence on the day of a quiz, a maximum of one (1) missed quiz score may be dropped from your final grade. Homework must be turned in within one week of a missed due date, and will only be accepted if the absence is excused by the Dean.
Cheating. Cheating will not be tolerated in any form. This includes plagiarism, texting answers, taking pictures of quizzes or exams, using past students work, etc. Any student deemed to be cheating in any way, will receive a zero and be subject to Student Honor Code sanctions. UNIVERSITY POLICIES Students are expected to spend at least two hours for each lecture or practicum hour and one hour for every two laboratory hours of course time per week in activities and assessments outside the classroom. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: writing papers; reading articles or text; small group work; presentations; completing assignments; preparation for assessments; online activities and other activities that do not include direct instructor interaction and involvement. All university policies apply to this course and all others. For full policy information please consult the university SCU Policy Manual. For a quick reference guide to the following policies: make-up examination, F-challenge examination, grade posting, results of failing grades, student support information, syllabus amendments, special needs, student conduct, and attendance, please consult the academic policies document housed on the Online Student Services [the preceding is a hyperlink]. Syllabus prepared by: Gena E. Kadar, DC, CNS Revised: Dec. 14, 2015