NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition

3 Semester Hour Credits

Minot State University - Bottineau is accredited by North Central Association

Schedule:  Fall and spring semesters. This course follows the traditional on-campus timeline for beginning and ending dates.

Delivery Method:  Online. Students are not expected to come to the campus at any time.

Prerequisite Courses: None

Instructor:  Sister Sharon Houle; e-mail: srsharonhoule@yahoo.com

Textbook: Whitney and Rolfes. Understanding Nutrition. 10th ed. Wadsworth.

Other materials: This is a bundled version.  It includes the textbook, a WebCT access code (needed for online course access), and the Diet Analysis Software.

 

Order by e-mail: bookcell@msub.nodak.edu

or Order online: https://epayment.ndus.nodak.edu/C22800_ustores/web/

 

Course Objectives:  It is expected that students will be able to:

• Interpret what the scientific facts tell us about nutrition and health

• Understand why we eat what we eat

• Explain the nutrition standards and guidelines

• Describe the processes of digestion, absorption, and transport

• Describe the major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and their roles in the body

• Understand the concepts of energy balance and weight control

• Recognize the relationship between physical fitness, health, and nutrition

• Explain the relationship between diet and health

• Describe the nutritional needs at various stages of the life cycle

• Understand the basic principles of food safety

• Recognize the growing problem of hunger in the global economy

Work Expectations: Student evaluation will be based exams, quizzes, chapter assignments, participation in online discussions, and a self-assessment project.

Exams - Policies & Procedures: 

• All exams will be completed online.

• Exams will be available between given dates/times only.

• Exams can be taken on any computer with Internet access. Approved proctors are not needed. Students will, however, have a limited time for test completion.

• Students need to set up or select an environment conducive for testing (e.g. distraction-free area at home, a computer lab in a library, etc.).

• The exams consist of multiple choice questions.

Technology Required:  Students must have access to a computer with specific versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape. To see which versions are compatible please refer to our Technical Requirements page.  In addition students will need a CD-ROM drive.

Register for this Course:

• Once students have completed the registration process and have paid the course fees, they will receive an e-mail that outlines steps for accessing the course.

• Admission & Registration