Biological Aspects of Nutrition 
                                                                                              BIO 112, Spring 2018 
                            
                           Instructor: Dr. Monica McPherson 
                           Email: mmcpherson@rollins.edu 
                           Class Time:  Lab: Mondays 4.00 – 6.30 p.m., Bush 105  
                                               Lecture: Wednesdays 4.00-6.30 p.m, Bush 212  
                            
                           REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS 
                                 1.  Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition by Byrd-Bredbenner, Carol et  al, 10th edition, 2016, 
                                        WCB/McGraw-Hill with online subscription to Nutrition Calc Plus dietary analysis software 
                                         
                                        2. Laboratory Exercises for Biological Aspects of Nutrition (spiral bound lab 
                                        book available in bookstore) 
                            
                           COURSE DESCRIPTION 
                           This is an introductory level course that covers human nutritional needs and status, the effects of nutrition 
                           on health, the nutritional qualities of food and the biological processes by which our bodies digest, 
                           metabolize, transport, and utilize food. Bio112 meets the O and N requirements. The goals of the O 
                           requirement are met as students learn about scientific principles and examine the difference between 
                           nutritional information that is supported by scientific evaluation and that which is not. The goals of the N 
                           requirement are met in the laboratory portion of the course as students conduct laboratory investigations 
                           that reinforce the information and concepts covered in the lecture portion of the course. 
                            
                           COURSE OBJECTIVES 
                             
                                       Categorize nutrients by chemical structure, classification, function/role, and dietary source. 
                                       Examine the interrelationship between different nutrients and their effect on the body. 
                                       Describe the digestion, absorption and metabolism of food and nutrients to usable energy. 
                                       Describe the effects of energy balance on weight management. 
                                       Identify special nutritional needs and challenges at all stages of the life cycle. 
                                         
                                         
                           ATTENDANCE POLICY 
                            
                            Lecture attendance is highly recommended. Attendance will be taken at 4:00. Absences will be tracked 
                           and will impact the final grade. Absence from lecture or tardiness may result in missed quizzes. Missed 
                           quizzes receive a grade of 0 unless the absence is excused by the professor in advance or by a doctor’s 
                           note. Laboratory attendance is mandatory. Absence from lab will result in a one percent deduction 
                           from the final grade. Attendance during exams is mandatory. Make-ups will be administered only in 
                           the case of severe illness (doctor’s note required) or prior approval by the professor. 
                            
                           ACADEMIC HONESTY 
                            
                            Cheating or lying of any kind will not be tolerated. A student caught cheating on quizzes or exams, 
                           copying another’s assignment, giving a false excuse for absence from lab or exams or engaging in any 
                           other dishonesty will be referred to the Academic Honor Council for disciplinary action. (see link below) 
                            
                            
                            
                           CLASSROOM CONDUCT  
                            
                           In order to eliminate distractions and encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning for all students, the 
                           Biology Department has adopted the following policy regarding classroom conduct: 
                              Any of the following distractions will result in points being deducted from the final grade. 
                                        1) Two late arrivals.  
                                        2) Text messaging.  
                                        3) Laptop use unrelated to class. 
                                        4) Repeated ringing of cell phone. 
                                        5) Walking in and out of the classroom (plan ahead and take care of your needs  
                                           prior to class such that you will be able to sit in one place for 90 minutes  
                                         without getting up). 
                                         
                            
                           OFFICIAL COLLEGE POLICIES: 
                           Absences – religious holidays and/or campus business 
                            
                           The professor will accommodate a reasonable number of excused absences for religious holidays 
                           and official off-campus college business such as academic conference presentations and athletic 
                           competitions. However, per the College’s policy on excused absences 
                           (http://www.rollins.edu/catalogue/academic_regulations.html#class-attendance), students must 
                           discuss with the professor the dates of the anticipated absences no later than the last day of the 
                           drop period. Students must present to their professor written evidence of the anticipated absences 
                           and discuss with him/her how and when make-up work should be completed prior to missing the 
                           class. Students should not expect to receive allowance for excused absences if they do not meet 
                           with the professor beforehand and clarify the dates as necessary. Absences will be addressed by the 
                           faculty member in accordance with his/her attendance policy. The professor retains the right to 
                           determine what would be considered to be a reasonable number of absences (excused or 
                           otherwise) for the course. A student will not fail a course because the number of religious 
                           observances and/or college business absences exceed the number of absences allowed, except if 
                           excessive absences make it impossible to fulfill the expectations of the course. The student’s class 
                           participation grade in the course, though, may still be affected. 
                            
                           Academic Honor Code Reaffirmation 
                           http://www.rollins.edu/honor-code/documents/academic-honor-code-rollins-college.pdf 
                            
                           Membership in the student body of Rollins College carries with it an obligation, and requires a 
                           commitment, to act with honor in all things. The student commitment to uphold the values of honor 
                           - honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibility - particularly manifests itself in two public 
                           aspects of student life. First, as part of the admission process to the College, students agree to 
                           commit themselves to the Honor Code. Then, as part of the matriculation process during 
                           Orientation, students sign a more detailed pledge to uphold the Honor Code and to conduct 
                           themselves honorably in all their activities, both academic and social, as a Rollins student. A student 
                           signature on the following pledge is a binding commitment by the student that lasts for his or her 
                           entire tenure at Rollins College. 
                            
                           The development of the virtues of Honor and Integrity are integral to a Rollins College education 
                           and to membership in the Rollins College community. Therefore, I, a student of Rollins College, 
                           pledge to show my commitment to these virtues by abstaining from any lying, cheating, or 
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       plagiarism in my academic endeavors and by behaving responsibly, respectfully and honorably in 
       my social life and in my relationships with others. This pledge is reinforced every time a student 
       submits work for academic credit as his/her own. Students shall add to the paper, quiz, test, lab 
       report, etc., the handwritten signed statement: 
        
       "On my honor, I have not given, nor received, nor witnessed any unauthorized assistance on 
       this work." 
        
       Material submitted electronically should contain the pledge; submission implies signing the pledge. 
        
       Accessibility Services 
       Rollins College is committed to equal access and inclusion for all students, faculty and staff.  The 
       Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 create a foundation of 
       legal obligations to provide an accessible educational environment that does not discriminate 
       against persons with disabilities. It is the spirit of these laws which guides the college toward 
       expanding access in all courses and programs, utilizing innovative instructional design, and 
       identifying and removing barriers whenever possible.  
         
       If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of academic accommodations 
       in order to fully participate in your classes, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services, 
       located on the first floor of the Olin Library, as soon as possible. You are encouraged to schedule a 
       Welcome Meeting by filling out the “First Time Users” form on the 
       website: http://www.rollins.edu/accessibility-services/ and/or reach out by phone or email: 407-
       975-6463 or Access@Rollins.edu. 
        
       All test-taking accommodations requested for this course must first be approved through the Office 
       of Accessibility Services (OAS) and scheduled online through Accommodate at least 72 hours 
       before the exam. Official accommodation letters must be received by and discussed with the 
       faculty in advance.  There will be no exceptions given unless previously approved by the OAS with 
       documentation of the emergency situation. We highly recommend making all testing 
       accommodations at the beginning of the semester. OAS staff are available to assist with this process. 
        
       Recording Device Use 
       In order to protect the integrity of the classroom experience, the use of recording devices is limited 
       to either the expressed permission of the faculty member or with proper documentation from the 
       Office of Accessibility Services.  Information about accommodations through Accessibility Services 
       can be found at http://www.rollins.edu/accessibility-services/. Recording without the proper 
       authorization is considered a violation of the Rollins Code of Community Standards. 
        
       Title IX Statement (updated 7/12/16) 
       Rollins College is committed to making its campus a safe place for students. If you tell any of your 
       faculty about sexual misconduct involving members of the campus community, your professors are 
       required to report this information to the Title IX Coordinator. Your faculty member can help 
       connect you with the Coordinator, Oriana Jiménez (TitleIX@rollins.edu or 407-691-1773). She will 
       provide you with information, resources and support. If you would prefer to speak to someone on 
       campus confidentially, please call the Wellness Center at 407-628-6340. They are not required to 
       report any information you share with the Office of Title IX. 
        
       Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence (such as dating 
       or domestic abuse), sexual assault, and any discrimination based on your sex, gender, gender 
       identity, gender expression or sexual orientation that creates a hostile environment. For 
       information, visit http://www.rollins.edu/titleix/ 
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                 COURSE ASSESSMENT 
                  
                 ASSESSMENT 
                  
                 Exams: 3 x 10%                   30% 
                 Final Exam                       20% 
                 Quizzes: 5 x 2%                  10% 
                 Assignments                      10% 
                 Diet Analysis Project            15% 
                 Laboratory  
                         Worksheets/Lab Book   10% 
                          
                 Attendance and Participation     5% 
                 Total                            100%   
                          
                 GRADING SCALE 
                 <60.0     F 
                 60.0-62.9 D-             70.0-72.9% C-           80.0-82.9% B-            90.0-92.9% A- 
                 63.0-66.9 D              73.0-76.9% C            83.0-86.9% B             93.0-100% A 
                 67.0-69.9 D+             77.0-79.9% C+           87.0-89.9% B+ 
                  
                  
                 EXAMS  
                 Four exams are scheduled throughout the semester.  Exams are typically comprised of multiple choice 
                 questions.  The final exam is cumulative, follow the same format as above, and contains at least 30% 
                 previously covered material. 
                 QUIZZES 
                 Quizzes will typically be 10 – 15 multiple choice or matching questions. Quizzes will begin promptly at 
                 the start of class and will end no later than 12 minutes after the hour. If you are late to class, no additional 
                 time will be provided.  
                 ASSIGNMENTS 
                 ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON BLACKBOARD AND MUST BE DOWNLOADED.  YOU WILL EARN 
                 FULL POINTS IF THEY ARE: 
                        SUBMITTED ON TIME 
                        COMPLETE 
                        CORRECT 
                          
                 PARTICIPATION  
                  
                 Participation means more than coming to class.  Students are expected to ask questions and contribute 
                 relevant and constructive comments about the material being studied.  If you are not present, you cannot 
                 participate and this grade will be reduced accordingly.  
                 Grades for participation may be awarded as follows: 
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