Syllabus
Course
560B Biochemistry of Nutrition
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Course Materials
Required Textbook:
· Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
· Authors: Sareen S. Gropper, Jack L. Smith, and James
L. Groff
· Publisher: Wadsworth/Thomson
Learning
· Edition: 4th
· ISBN-10: 0534559867or ISBN-13:
9780534559861
To access textbook information: http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2248.asp
Recommended supplemental texts for those who may need more detailed biochemistry:
· The Biochemistry of
Human Nutrition: A Desk Reference
· Author: Sareen S. Gropper s
· Publisher: Wadsworth/Thomson
Learning
· Edition: 2nd
· ISBN-10: 0534515436 or
ISBN-13: 9780534515430
· Lippincott's Illustrated
Reviews: Biochemistry
· Authors: Pamela C. Champe and
Richard A. Harvey
· Publisher: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins
· Edition: 4th
· ISBN-10: 0781769604
· Board Review Series:
Biochemistry
· Authors: Dawn B. Marks
· Publisher: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins
· Edition: 3rd
· ISBN-10: 0683304917 or ISBN-13:
9780683304916
Overview
Biochemistry is the science of the chemistry of living systems. [1] Nutrition
is concerned with the involvement of food and nutrients as they relate to
health. This course will focus on nutrition as a science that integrates
biochemistry from the cellular level through the integration and regulation of
metabolism in the whole organism.
Goals
The goal of this course is to understand the metabolism of the macronutrients
in the body and how it relates to nutritional health. Students will have a
comprehensive understanding of cell reactions at the tissue, organ and system
level.
Objectives
At the completion of this course, the successful student should be able to:
Course
Requirements
Online Discussion Questions
One of the great benefits of an online course is the ability to discuss topics
in the discussion forums (found under DISCUSSIONS). Each week, there will be
required discussion questions that will revolve around readings in the textbook
or additional information that may be assigned (ASSIGNMENTS). It is important that
you answer the assigned weekly questions as well as participate in other
discussions in order to avoid loosing points for that week's discussion
grade. Further information regarding the
weekly discussions will be given in an announcement during the first week.
Readings
There is no way that I can grade you on how much time you spend in reading the
material, but from the discussions, I can generally tell if you are mastering
the material. The quizzes and exams will also indicate whether you have learned
the material. The content is intensive and your ability to demonstrate
competent knowledge of the concepts is very important.
Examinations
There will be open-book (not-timed) quizzes for each chapter. They will be
worth approximately 10 - 20 points each. Each chapter will have study
objectives that can be found in LECTURES. During week 5, there will be a
midterm covering Chapters 1, 14, 2, 3 and 5. The final will cover Chapters 4,
6, 7 and 8. Both exams will be open-book, and timed. No proctor is needed for
either test.
Grading
All quizzes and discussion questions need to be completed by the due dates
listed in the schedule below. Your final grade in this course will
consist of your performance on the quizzes, midterm / final exams, and in
the weekly discussions. Total points for the course will be approximately
500. You will be able to view your point status under Student Tools during the
term.
Course Organization and Schedule:
The course begins January 14, 2008 and continues for 17 weeks,
ending May 10, 2008.
We
will be covering the course in three sections (Section 1: Structure, function,
nourishment of the cell and review of energy transformation; Section 2: Fiber,
Metabolism of the Macronutrients; Section 3: Interrelationship of the
macronutrients). A detailed listing can be found in the course
ASSIGNMENTS.
Claire
Marks, MSN (cjcarob@charter.net)
[1] Nutritional Biochemistry, 2nd ed. by Tom Brody