Course Syllabus

NUTR 3362 Course Introduction

Course Description and Syllabus

Welcome to NUTR 3362 Nutrition and Health! In this course, you will learn the nutrients and their function in promoting health throughout the lifespan. The study also includes standards for consumer selection of a proper diet and analysis of nutrition related health problems.

Please view the Syllabus_NUTR 3362_Fall 2021.pdf and frequently asked questions documents for important information regarding the course.

Attending Our Classroom

1. Lectures will be delivered on Tue/Thu 2:00 pm-3:20 pm at Albert B. Alkek Library 250.
2. While Texas State cannot currently require you to be vaccinated or to wear a face mask, we strongly urge you get vaccinated and wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. These prevention measures significantly reduce the risk of infection and transmission of COVID-19.
3. Assigned seats and attendance tracking must be used in all classroom learning spaces to benefit contact tracing should a positive COVID-19 case emerge.
4. Please discuss with me if absences become excessive. Students who wish to claim excused absences for illness or ANY OTHER REASON, MUST CONTACT the Dean of Students Office (http://www.dos.txstate.edu/, 512-245-2124, dosoffice@txstate.edu, LBJ Student Center Suite 5-9.1) for assistance (UPPS No. 02.06.03 http://www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-02-06-03.html). Only absences noted through the Dean of Students (http://www.dos.txstate.edu) will be excused.

         In the case of COVID-19:

• • • Students who must isolate or quarantine due to Covid-19 should report to Bobcat Trace and contact their professors to make appropriate arrangements for completing assignments.  Students can notify instructors directly or utilize the absence notifications form. 
    • For those who miss class, in the spirit of inclusiveness, I will make every effort to record and post lectures on CANVAS after class. I will do everything I can to facilitate your success in this class, and your grade will not be affected by your absences.
    • For those who are approved to access the Zoom virtual classroom for our synchronous online lectures, please follow these important steps.

   1). Log on to your Zoom account at Texas State University.

   2). Use the Zoom Meeting ID (939 2553 6194) or the Zoom link to join the online meeting.

   3). You may also be prompted to enter a passcode. PASSCODE: 698196

Required Materials and Resources

1. Textbook – Schiff W. Nutrition for Healthy Living (w/Connect Access), 6^th McGraw-Hill.
2. CANVAS – Any additional resources (i.e., current literature pertaining to lecture topics, other journal articles and/or internet links) will be posted on CANVAS.
3. McGraw-Hill Connect Technology – This course heavily utilizes Connect Online Technology. To utilize this required technology, you have the option of purchasing an online access code after or a printed access card from the bookstore. Purchase directly from the online course page at: https://connect.mheducation.com/class/j-zhu-fall-2021_1 Connect Online is typically half the price of the printed textbook bundle. Please see the instruction on Connect Student Registration.
   During the registration process, you will be prompted to create a new account or login with an existing Connect username and password. At that time, you will need to do one of the following: 1) Enter your access code or 2) purchase access online. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you register with your Texas State University email address to ensure correct grade transfers over the course of the semester.

Tentative Course Schedule

Please note that all dates are subject to change during the semester. This syllabus is intended to give the student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise. Changes will be announced in lecture and an updated syllabus will be posted.

IMPORTANT: If you already have access to Connect, I highly recommend that you complete the assignments once you have viewed the lecture and read its respective chapter. Make note that all Connect LearnSmart assignments and quizzes for chapters 1, 2, and 3 will be due on a TUESDAY.