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Course Syllabus
Principles of Nutrition
HER5220 OL76153S Spring 2016
1/19/2016 - 5/13/2016
Credit Hours:
Instructor:
Phone:
E-Mail:

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Pam Gottsponer
832-731-5737 (Bb Messages is the best way to contact)
Please use Blackboard Messages

Office Hours/Hours of Availability: Instructor will check the Blackboard course several times per day, thus
this is the best and quickest way to get in contact. Please only use phone or Cowley e-mail in extreme
circumstances.
Textbook: Nutrition: An Applied Approach My Plate Edition by Janice Thompson and Melinda Manore,
ISBN 9780321813701
Link to Cowley College Bookstore: http://www.cowley.edu/bookstore/index.html
Last Day to Withdraw with a W Friday, April 15, 2016
If you need to drop or withdraw from any course, please talk to your instructor and/or advisor first. If an
athlete, notify your coach to avoid impacting eligibility. Dropping or withdrawing from a class may impact
your financial aid, scholarship, or eligibility status.
Communication: Communication regarding this course will take place via Blackboard Messages.
Communication from Cowley administration or advisors will be delivered to student C-mail.
http://www.cowley.edu/cmail.html
Blackboard Messages is a private and secure text-based communication system which occurs within a course
among its Course members. Users must log on to Blackboard to send, receive, or read messages. The
Blackboard Messages tool is located on the Course Menu, on the left side of the course webpage. It is
recommended that students check their messages routinely to ensure up-to-date communication. This is the best
way to communicate with your instructor privately. I will respond to your messages within 48 HOURS. Please
do not resend your email if 48 HOURS have not passed.
Instructors teaching online, hybrid, or using Blackboard to web enhance their face-to-face classes may also
require students to correspond using the Blackboard Messages within their Blackboard course.

Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
discretion of the instructor.
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All student academic reports and current grades can be accessed through Campus Connect. Even though the
Blackboard grade book may be used to help students track their academic progress, the official grade is posted
in Campus Connect.
Computer Requirements: It is the students responsibility to have (or have access to) a working computer with
reliable Internet access. Computer assignments may be required by the instructor to access course materials or
to submit assignments using appropriate software. The college offers computers for student use at the Cowley
Wichita Center, Cowley Mulvane Center, and the Cowley Arkansas City Campus.
Purpose or Goal of the Class: This course is designed to increase knowledge of nutrition. A student
completing this course should be able to evaluate nutritional needs as well as understand the impact of social,
scientific, psychological and environmental concerns in nutrition.
Objectives of this Course: The student completing this course should have a broader understanding of
nutrition, proper diet and exercise, and adequate nutrient allowances for growth and maintenance of the human
body.
Expectations of this Course: This is an online course, which means most (if not all) of the course work will be
conducted online. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same for a traditional course. In fact,
online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills which can make these
courses more demanding for some students.
Students are expected to:

Review the How to Get Started information in the course content.

Introduce yourself to your instructors and classmates during the first week by posting a self-introduction
in the appropriate discussion forum.
Interact online with the instructor and peers and keep up with all assignments and activities.
Log in to the course a minimum of twice per week.
Respond to discussion boards within the designated timeframe.
Respond to messages from your instructor.
Submit assignments and activities by corresponding deadline (see course schedule for deadlines).

Course Grade/Points Possible:

Discussion Forum
Participation

20% of course grade

Grade

Percent

A
100-90
Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
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84 points

Chapter Assignments

89-80

30% of course grade

79-70

80 pts

69-60

59 and below

30 pts
30 pts
Exams

50% of course grade

Module Exams and

175 pts

Final

50 pts

Total points for this class

449pts

(percentages are
approximate)

Tutoring and Remediation:

If student needs tutoring or assistance with course material, Cowley College offers tutoring for specific courses
online via Tutor.com and on campus in Mulvane and Arkansas City.
Refer to the following preferred link
On campus http://www.cowley.edu/academics/tutoring/tutorschedule.html
Online http://www.cowley.edu/academics/tutoring/tutorschedule.html
Homework: All coursework is conducted online and turned in via Blackboard.
Quizzes: Please see the Exam section.
Exams: There will be a total of 7 Module Exams in this course, one Exam for Module of the course. Each
Module Exam is worth 25 points.

Final Exam: The Final Exam will be cumulative and will cover all coursework from Module 1 through 7. The
Final Exam is worth 50 points.
Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
discretion of the instructor.
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Projects Required: There will be Module Assignments for Modules 1, 3, 5 and 6 work 20 points each and two
projects, one Midterm Project and one Final Project, each worth 30 points.
Extra Credit: There is no extra credit for this course.
Attendance Policy:
Hybrid Courses You will be required to log into the class a minimum of 2-3 times weekly and complete work
both online and in the classroom.
Online Courses You will be required to log into the class a minimum of 2-3 times weekly and complete work
online within the course management system in order to stay current with the class.
Pay close attention to deadlines, and allow yourself plenty of time to complete assignments, discussion
questions, quizzes, and exams.
Weekly attendance for the online class runs from 12:00 AM Wednesday to 11:55 PM on the following
Tuesday.
You MUST complete at least one online assignment (i.e. discussion board post, quiz, exam, or an
assignment submission) at least once during that week, or you will be counted absent.
http://www.cowley.edu/policy/policy257.html (Institutional Policies: Academic Affairs Council: Series 200.00:
257.00 Attendance and Classwork)
Instructor Class Policies: You will be required to log into the class a minimum of 2-3 times weekly and
complete work online within the course management system in order to stay current with the class. As
mentioned above, weekly attendance for the online class runs from 12:00 AM Wednesday to 11:55 PM on the
following Tuesday. If a student has not completed any coursework or has not contacted the Instructor within
this weekly time frame (12:00 AM Wednesday to 11:55 PM on the following Tuesday) they are counted absent
for that week.
Late Work: No late work is accepted. If a student is having any difficulty or is not able to complete any
coursework it is important to contact the instructor as soon as possible.
Make-up work/tests: It is very important to contact the instructor if you are having any difficulties regarding
the coursework and due dates.
Emergency Preparedness: In the case of an event that causes disruptions to normal campus functions, go to
the college website at www.cowley.edu for emergency notifications.
Disability Services Program: Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a
student with a documented disability. If you have a disability which may impact your work in this class and for
which you require accommodations, please contact James Brown, the Disability Services Coordinator. Phone
number: Arkansas City Campus: 620.441.5557, E-mail: jim.brown@cowley.edu
Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
discretion of the instructor.
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Grade Change/Appeal: http://www.cowley.edu/policy/policy263.html (Institutional Policies: Academic

Affairs Council: Series 200.00: 263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grade)
Student Code of Conduct: http://www.cowley.edu/policy/policy403.html (Institutional Policies: Student
Affairs Council: Series 400.00: 403.00 Student Code Of Conduct)
Academic Code of Conduct: Cowley College is committed to instilling in its students a high level of academic
integrity. Integrity in the classroom is a definite expectation. Students who compromise the integrity of the
academic process are subject to disciplinary action by the college.
Review the academic code of conduct policy at: http://www.cowley.edu/policy/policy402.html
(Institutional Policies: Student Affairs 400:402 Academic Code of Conduct)
Credit Hour Definition: http://www.cowley.edu/policy/policy280.html (Institutional Policies: Academic
Affairs 200:280 Credit Hour Definition)
Netiquette Statement: http://www.cowley.edu/online/current/netiquette.html The Cowley College Netiquette
Statement states that students participating in Cowley College electronic activity agree to "interact with others
in a positive, cooperative and supportive manner and display respect for the privacy and rights of others."
Semester schedule:
Due
Dates

Activities, Assignments, Due Dates

1/25/16

January 19th - First week of class!

Make introductory post on discussion board
Introduction Post due by 1/25/15

1/26/16

Module 1: Read Chapters 1 and 2

Participate in discussion postings
Module 1 Assignment and Module 1 Discussion Postings
Due Tuesday 1/26/15 11:55 PM

2/2/16

Module 1 Exam - Due Tuesday 2/2/16 11:55 PM

2/9/16

Module 2: Read Chapters 3 and 4

Participate in discussion postings
Module 2 Discussion Postings - Due Tuesday 2/9/16 11:55
PM

2/16/16

Module 2 Exam - Due Tuesday 2/16/16 11:55 PM

Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
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2/23/16

Module 3: Read Chapters 5 and 6

Participate in discussion postings
Module 3 Assignment and Module 3 Discussion Postings Due Tuesday 2/23/16 11:55 PM

3/1/16

Module 3 Exam - Due Tuesday 3/1/16 11:55 PM

3/8/16

Midterm Project Due Tuesday 3/8/16 11:55 PM

NOTE: Module 4 Discussion Postings due at the same time

3/8/16

Module 4: Read Chapters 7 and 8

Participate in discussion postings
Module 4 Discussion Postings Due Tuesday 3/8/16
NOTE: Midterm Assignment due at the same time

3/22/16

Module 4 Exam due 3/22/16

3/29/16

Module 5: Read Chapters 9 and 10

Participate in discussion postings
Module 5 Assignment and Module 5 Discussion Postings Due Tuesday 3/29/16 11:55 PM

4/5/16

Module 5 Exam Due Tuesday 4/5/16 11:55 PM

4/12/16

Module 6: Read Chapters 11, 12 and 13

Participate in discussion postings
Module 6 Assignment and Module 6 Discussion Postings
Due Tuesday 4/12/16 11:55 PM
Final day to withdraw from this course Friday, April 15,
2015

4/19/16

Module 6 Exam Due Tuesday 4/19/16 11:55 PM

4/26/16

Module 7: Read Chapters 14 and 15

Participate in discussion postings
Module 7 Discussion Postings due 4/26/16 at 11:55 PM
NOTE: Final Project due at the same time

4/26/16

Final Project Due Tuesday 4/26/16 11:55 PM

Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
discretion of the instructor.
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NOTE: Module 7 Discussion Postings due at the same time.
5/3/16

Module 7 Exam Due Tuesday 5/3/16 11:55 PM

FINAL
EXAM
DUE

FINAL EXAM Located by clicking the Course Content>Final Exam

Folder

5/13/20
16
11:55
PM

FINAL EXAM OPENS MONDAY, MAY 9TH AT 8:00 AM AND CLOSES ON

FRIDAY MAY 13TH AT 11:55 PM.
FINAL EXAM DUE FRIDAY, MAY 13TH AT 11:55 PM AND
CANNOT BE EXTENDED.

Notice: Changes within the course syllabus such as, procedure, assignments and schedule may be made at the
discretion of the instructor.
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