F&N 436, Fall 1998

About the Course

Class Times:

Instructors:

Jay Burgess, Ph.D., STON G-1F phone: 49-48239

E-mail: burgessj@cfs.purdue.edu

Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 P.M.

Randy Gretebeck, Ph.D., R.D., STON G-1A, 49-48792

E-mail: gretebeckr@cfs.purdue.edu

Office Hours: Monday 9:30-10:30 or by appointment

Olivia B. Wood, M.S. R.D., STON 203

Office Hours: by appointment

Teaching Assistants:

Claudia Bauer, STON G-54, phone: 49-48412

E-mail: bauerc@expert.cc.purdue.edu

Office Hours: Friday 11:30-12:30

Lynn Stedman, STON G-54, phone: 49-48412

E-mail: lstedma1@cfs.purdue.edu

Office Hours: Monday 12:30 - 1:30

Pre- or Co-requisite: F&N 435

Required Readings:

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply the theories and research methodologies of nutritional assessments and evaluations including anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary measurements (ABCD);

2. Screen individuals for nutritionally related health risks;

3. Assess and interpret ABCD measurements for various nutritional and health risks;

4. Conduct interviews and counsel clients in simulated setting;

5. Recite & use appropriate medical terminology in nutrition assessment;

6. Interpret current research related to assessment.

Grading:

2 examinations 130 pts A 360+ points

8 quizzes (drop lowest) 70 pts B 320-359 pts

9 lab reports (drop lowest) 160 pts C 280-319 pts

1 counseling report 40 pts D 240-279 pts

Total 400 pts

Exams:

Two exams will be given in this class. The first will be given during lecture on Sept. 28, 1999 and include material covered up to that point in both the lecture and laboratory. There will be no laboratories during that week. The second exam will be administered during final exam week and include all of the material covered in lecture and lab after the first exam. There are no make-up exams in this class.

Medical Terminology Quizzes

The medical terminology module has been moved from F&N 520 to this course. It involves self-study of the Medical Terminology textbook and software. Progress is evaluated through eight 10-point quizzes administered at the beginning of each laboratory section as indicated on the schedule that follows. Refer to the last page of this syllabus for more information on this self-study module.

Lab-Specific Instructions

Students must wear lab coats during all wet labs. Disposable gloves and other types of protective material will be provided. Please inform your instructor of any allergies or sensitivities to chemical substances. There are no make-ups for lab classes. Lab reports are due at the beginning of the next lab period (as indicated on the following schedule). If assignments are late there will be a 10% penalty for each 24 hour period.

For wet labs only (labs 6-10, & 12) students must type the experimental purpose, and methods, as well as prepare the tables to record the results prior to beginning the lab. The write-up will be checked at the beginning of each lab section and account for 10% of the report grade.

All academic conduct rules as set forth in the Purdue University Regulations Booklet apply to class conduct in F&N 436.