University of Bridgeport-The Nutrition Institute

Course 560 C- Vitamins and Minerals-Spring 2008

Blonnie Y. Thompson, Ph.D., Instructor

 

SYLLABUS

 

Important Information For All Students Taking Online Courses

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Vitamins and Minerals course provides basic and clinical information on    the macro and micro nutrients and their roles in health promotion and disease prevention. Nutrient-nutrient interactions and drug-nutrient interactions will be identified. Relevant research relating to the functions and roles of nutrients will  be explored. Clinical situations will be examined and critiqued to facilitate the assimilation and application of basic and clinical information.


COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

At the completion of the course, student will be able to:

1. Identify the most nutritionally important dietary carbohydrates.

2. Explain the glycemic response to carbohydrates.

3. Identify the physiologic roles of glycoconjugates.

4. Discuss the physiologic role of dietary fiber.

5. Identify and discuss the role of essential fatty acids in health promotion and disease prevention. 

6. Identify the structural and functional roles of protein in the body.

7. Identify the vitamins and minerals involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.

8. Identify the functions of vitamins and minerals; their sources, RDA, effects of excesses and deficiencies, assay methods, and key points in their metabolism and absorption.

9. Define the physiological effects of vitamin/vitamin interactions, vitamin/mineral interactions, drug/nutrient interactions.

10. Discuss selected research studies and controversial issues in clinical nutrition.

11. Analyze and utilize basic and clinical nutrition information to make recommendations for improving health and quality of life.


TEXTBOOK:
Title: Advanced Nutrition and Human Nutrition
Author: Gropper, Smith and Groff
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Thomson Wadswoth: ISBN:0-534-55986-7


FORMS OF ASSIGNMENTS (FORMS OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL VARY IN EACH MODULE).

READING

These are reading assignments from the text. Answers to some questions may require the use of additional sources of your choice. Always provide the reference for the source you use.


DIRECT QUESTIONS

These are questions that I will ask each student. Direct questions will be posted in the Assignments Section. You are required to answer these questions and send them directly to me via the Drop Box. These responses may be submitted anytime during the scheduled week, but no later than SUNDAY of the week they are due. When you submit the answers, LABEL ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR NAME, MODULE AND LESSON NUMBER. Make sure you follow directions.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Discussion questions will be from your reading, case studies, current issues, or research papers. Each student is expected to participate by sharing personal or clinical knowledge, analyses, or questions concerning the subject being discussed. Discussion questions are designed to facilitate instructor/student and student/student interactions. Feel free to respond to comments by other students. Please do not post lengthy paragraphs of information when responding to a discussion question. Do not send items verbatim (copied and pasted) from a source. Take the time to read and present the information in your own words.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Learning activities provide a practical means of interpreting and applying concepts from the lesson. Learning activities may take the form of a case study, outside reading assignment, internet search, or other forms.


MINERAL SUMMARIES

Mineral Summaries are assignments for Module D. I will assign each student a mineral(s) or you may choose a mineral (from the list at the end of the syllabus) and inform me of your decision. You may submit a request immediately if you wish. Assignments will be made during the first few weeks of class. You are required to choose a research paper from a major journal, on a nutritionally related topic about your mineral. Use the format below as the guide to preparing your report for posting. (Additional topics will be added based on the number of students in the class).

 
YOUR NAME, MODULE NUMBER, LESSON NUMBER
FULL REFERENCE                                                                 10 points
PURPOSE OF STUDY                                                            10 points
METHODS USED TO ACQUIRE DATA                               20 points
SUMMARY OF RESULTS                                                     30 points
NUTRITIONAL/CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS                     15 points
ABILITY TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS                          15 points

FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHER                               
                       
 
 

EXAMS:


There will be two exams in this class; a mid-term exam that includes Modules A and B and a final exam that includes Modules C and D. All exams will be administered online.
 

GRADING

Direct Questions and Learning Activities 20%
Discussion Questions 20%
Mineral Presentation 20%
Exams 40%


GRADING PENALTIES


Deduct 10 points for each day that an assignment is late. All assignments are due weekly on Sunday unless changes are posted.
 
Deduct 10 points if you do not follow directions, for submitting answers for an assignment.

 

COURSE FOLDER ORGANIZATION

The course is divided into four modules.

MODULES

1. Module A-Carbohydrates and Dietary Fiber, Lipids, Protein

2. Module B- Water Soluble Vitamins (Vitamins C and the B Vitamins)

3. Module C- Fat Soluble Vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E, K)

4. Module D-Minerals

 


COURSE ORGANIZATION AND SCHEDULE

WEEKLY TOPICS:


WEEK 1: February 4-February 10, 2008

MODULE A - LESSON 1

WEEK 1: February 4 - February 10
Topics: Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber

Assignment:

1. Review Syllabus
2. Introduce yourself in the Water Cooler.
3. Read text pp. 72-105, 108-120, (Use lesson objectives to focus your reading)                                                                                                                      4. Complete lesson objectives                                                                               5. Complete Learning Activity/ Direct/Discussion Question


 
WEEK 2: February 11-February 17
MODULE A - LESSON 2


Topic: Lipids and Proteins

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 128-164 (Use lesson objectives to focus your reading)
2. Complete Lesson Objectives                                                                                                                                       3. Complete Learning Activity/Direct/Discussion Question
 

 Proteins

ACTIVITY
1. Read Text, pp. 172-223 ( Use lesson objectives to focus your reading)
2. Complete Lesson Objectives
3. Complete Learning Activity/Direct/Discussion Questions


WEEK 3: February 18-February 24
MODULE B - LESSON 1
Topic: Vitamin C

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 259 -273
2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity


WEEK 4: February 25 -March 2
MODULE B - LESSON 2
Topics: Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 275-285
2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity

WEEK 5: March 3-March 9
MODULE B - LESSON 3
Topics: Niacin (Vitamin B3), Panthothenic Acid

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 286--294
2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity


WEEK 6: March 10-March 16
MODULE B - LESSON 4
Topics: Biotin and Folic Acid

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 295-309
2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity
 

WEEK 7: March 17-March 23
MODULE B - LESSON 5

Topics: -Cobalamin (Vitamin B12), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

ACTIVITY
1. Read text, pp. 310 - 321
2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity
 

WEEK 8: March 24- March 30
MIDTERM WEEK - EXAM #1                                                                                                             TAKE ALL EXAMS BY SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2008

ONLINE EXAM COVERS MODULE A and MODULE B

 


WEEK 9: March 31-April 6

MODULE C - LESSON 1
Topic: Vitamin A

ACTIVITY
1. Read Text, pp. 325-341                                                                                                2. Complete Direct/Discussion Questions/Activity                                                           

 

WEEK 10: April 7- April 13      

MODULE C - LESSON 2

Topic: Vitamin D

1. Read text, pp. 343-352
2. Complete Direct /Discussion Questions/Activity
 

WEEK 11 April 14 - April 20

MODULE C - LESSON 3                                                                                                Topic: Vitamins E, K
     

1.      Read text, pp. 352 - 366                                                                              

2. Complete Direct/Discussion Question/Activity  

                          

                       

MODULE D- MINERALS

MINERAL SUMMARY

PRESENT INFORMATION IN OUTLINE FORM OR ENUMERATE RESPONSES USING TOPICS LISTED BELOW.

 

YOUR NAME, MODULE NUMBER, LESSON NUMBER
FULL REFERENCE                                                                 10 points
PURPOSE OF STUDY                                                            10 points
METHODS USED TO ACQUIRE DATA                               15 points
SUMMARY OF RESULTS                                                     30 points
NUTRITIONAL/CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS                     20 points
ABILITY TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS                          15 points

FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHER

 

Week 12: April 21- April 27, 2008
MODULE D - LESSON 1


Topic: MINERALS (Assignments and topics subject to change based on class size)

ACTIVITIES: POST MINERAL SUMMARIES

 

        Mineral                             Presenter                                  Date to Post Summary

1.       Calcium -                                                                                4/21

2.       Phosphorous -                                                                         4/21

3.       Magnesium -                                                                           4/22

4.       Iron                                                                                         4/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 13: April 28 - May 4
MODULE D - LESSON 2
Topic: MINERALS

 

     Mineral                                    Presenter                             Date to Post

                                                                                                     

5.  Potassium                                                                                4/28                                    

6.  Chloride                                                                                  4/28                                    
7.  Iron                                                                                         4/29                                    

8.  Zinc                                                                                         4/29

                                                                                                           

                                    
 

Week 14: May 5-May 11
MODULE D - LESSON 3
Topic: MINERALS

            Mineral                                     Presenter                                  Date to Post

 

   9. Copper                                                                                         5/5
 10. Selenium                                                                                        5/5
 11. Chromium                                                                         5/6      
 12. Iodine                                                                                           5/6

 

 

Week 15: May 12-May 18
MODULE D - LESSON 4
Topic: MINERALS

            Mineral                                           Presenter                                  Date to Post

                                                                                               

13. Manganese                                                                                     5/12

14. Molybednum                                                                                  5/12

15. Fluoride                                                                                          5/13

16. Nickel                                                                                            5/13

17. Silicon                                                                                           5/13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 16: May 19 -May 25
MODULE D - LESSON 5
Topic: MINERALS

Mineral                                               Presenter                                   Date to Post

                                                                                                           

                                                                                               

18.Vanadium                                                                                                    5/19

19.Arsenic                                                                                                        5/19

20.Boron                                                                                                          5/20

21.Cobalt                                                                                                         5/20

22.Syndrome X                                                                                               5/20

(Definition,Causes /Health Consequences)

     

 

WEEK 17: May 27 - May 30 - FINAL EXAM WEEK

 

ONLINE EXAM - COVERS MODULE C and MODULE D

COMPLETE ALL FINALS BY 11:00 PM, EST, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008!!!!!