Nutrition and Metabolism – FACS 113

Spring 2023 Syllabus

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information

Instructor: Dr. Devorah Lucas, DBH RDN CDCES

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am

E-mail: lucasd@csus.edu or email in Canvas class(preferred)

Course Description

Study of the structures, types and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Discussion of the biological
roles of vitamins and minerals. Application and integration of metabolic knowledge with health promotion and
chronic disease. Three units.

Prerequisite

BIO 10 or 20 AND CHEM IA or 6A. Students are required to have mastered the fundamental
science/chemistry/biology concepts.

Course Structure

This class will meet online each week to include reading each chapter, video streamed lectures, discussion,
assignments, activities and quizzes or exams each week. Zoom class times: Tuesday and Thursday 9-10 am.
Zoom meeting links available in the left hand navigation of class.

Textbook & Course Materials: Nutrition and Metabolism by Mulasi and Buchan

Required Text: Here are some instructions for purchasing the publication at www.grtep.com:

1) Visit www.grtep.com

2) In the box that says “First Time User (without access code)” click on the button that says “Click here to
Purchase” then select California State University Sacramento as the institution followed by Nutrition and
Metabolism by Mulasi and Buchan as the text with the instructor for your section so for this online class it
would be Lucas.

This can be purchased in the bookstore – then use the provided access code to activate your e-text at
www.grtep.com - again selecting California State University Sacramento Nutrition and Metabolism by
Mulasi and Buchan for course FACS 113 with instructor Buchan.

Recommended Texts & Other Readings

Other readings and assignment material will be made available in the Canvas or text website environment

Course Requirements
Access to a computer and Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)

Access to Canvas

Online Resources

Additional course information, communication, quizzes, assignments and some exams will be online in Canvas.

Area B5 GE: Students will be able to do one or more of the following:

· Cite critical observations, underlying assumptions and limitations to explain and apply important ideas and
models in one or more of the following: physical science, life science, mathematics or computer science.
· Recognize evidence-based conclusions and form reasoned opinions about science-related matters of personal,
public and ethical concern.
· Discuss historical or philosophical perspectives pertaining to the practice of science or mathematics.

Some assignments will be turned into Turnitin. Consistent with Sacramento State’s efforts to
enhance student learning, foster honesty, and maintain integrity in our academic processes, instructors may
use a tool called Turnitin to compare a student’s work with multiple sources. The tool compares each
student’s work with an extensive database of prior publications and papers, providing links to possible
matches and a ‘similarity score’. The tool does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred or not.
Instead, the instructor must make a complete assessment and judge the originality of the student’s work. All
submissions to this course may be checked using this tool.

Students should submit papers to Turnitin assignments without identifying information included in the paper
(e.g. name or student number), the system will automatically show this info to faculty in your course when
viewing the submission, but the information will not be retained by Turnitin.

Student submissions will be retained in the global Turnitin repository.

Part 2: Course Objectives

Course Objectives:

1. Students will identify and recognize the biochemical functions of macro and micro nutrients.
2. Students will be able to identify and recognize the process of the digestion and absorption of
nutrients in the human living system.
3. Students will be able to identify, apply and analyze metabolic processes, pathways and utilization of
nutrients at the cellular level.
4. Students will examine the principles underlying relationship between nutrition and disease in the
human living system.
5. Students will use a computerized nutritional analysis program to critically analyze the nutrient
adequacy & composition of your own diet.
6. Students will apply use of the peer review process in formulating a critical analysis of a nutrient
related health outcome using methodologies of scientific inquiry.
7. Students will be able to identify and recognize steps of the Nutrition Care Process and create a PES
statement.
8. Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical,
evidence-based practice decisions.
9. Use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
10. Apply critical thinking skills.
 11. Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.
Area B5 GE:
12. Cite critical observations, underlying assumptions and limitations to explain and apply important
ideas and models in one or more of the following: physical science, life science, mathematics or
computer science.
13. Recognize evidence-based conclusions and form reasoned opinions about science-related matters of
personal, public and ethical concern.

Area B5 GE: Students will be able to do one or more of the following:

Cite critical observations, underlying assumptions and limitations to explain and apply important
ideas and models in one or more of the following: physical science, life science, mathematics or
computer science.
· Recognize evidence-based conclusions and form reasoned opinions about science-related matters
of personal, public and ethical concern.
· Discuss historical or philosophical perspectives pertaining to the practice of science or
mathematics.

This course meets the following Knowledge for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (KRDNs) for the Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD):

KRDN 1.1 Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical,
evidence-based practice decisions.

KRDN 1.2 Select and use appropriate current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based
guidelines and protocols.

KRDN 1.3 Apply critical thinking skills.

KRDN 2.1 Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.

KRDN 3.1 Use the Nutrition Care Process and clinical workflow elements to assess nutritional parameters,
diagnose nutrition related problems, determine appropriate nutrition interventions and develop plans to monitor
the effectiveness of these interventions.

You will meet the objectives listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course:

Course Requirements:
There will be two exams and seventeen quizzes. (course objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 7). Exams and Quizzes will be
taken in Canvas.

1. Quizzes and Exams Canvas using the student’s saclink account outside of class. Please use a
reliable fast internet connection or a campus computer to take quizzes and exams. ANY type of
computer or system failure, other than a CSUS computer or system failure, will not be
considered an acceptable reason for failing to take or complete an exam or quiz. So taking
 quizzes and exams on an outside computer may only be done so at your own risk. Please see the
Canvas help desk for any questions regarding your computer set up. If you have a problem with a
quiz or exam please email me, contact the Saclink help desk and if using the text website contact
their help line immediately to see if we can assist you. There are two extra quizzes which can either
be used for extra credit or replace a missed quiz or accommodate a problem with a quiz. These
assess course. (learning objectives 1-4 and 7)
2. Assignments (details and instructions provided under assignments on the text website or Canvas)
and weekly Discussions:
1. Discussions– there are several discussions posted that you must complete for credit
towards course points as well as assigned peer reviews on other student’s discussions to
earn full credit. Please be sure to check each module for assigned discussions and/or
learning activities. (learning objectives 1-4, 6-11)
2. Assignment 1 Student Diet Analysis: (Diet Analysis program). Each student will be
required to record and analyze a three day activity and food record using a diet analysis
program per assignment 1 instructions. Instructions for how to complete the analysis and
report are available on the text website and Canvas. Reports are to include results of the
nutrient analysis of food record project, answers to questions to be provided,
interpretation of results (data) as instructed on assignment downloaded from the text
website or Canvas. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process and develop a PES
statement(s) about your self assessment. A hypothesis or question about your diet and
health for your research paper should be included please be sure to read the assignment
and complete all components listed on assignment 1 on the text website or Canvas
(learning objectives 1, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11)
3. Assignment 2 final Research Topic Paper: You will use your hypothesis about a
nutrient/ nutritional supplement or other consumed substance effect on one aspect of
health (it may be identified from assignment 1) to complete your final research paper
with peer reviewed research study references. This MUST be turned into Canvas
Turnitin under assignments. Students should submit papers to Turnitin assignments
without identifying information included in the paper (e.g. name or student number), the
system will automatically show this info to faculty in your course when viewing the
submission, but the information will not be retained by Turnitin. Student submissions
will be retained in the global Turnitin repository. It is important to use the feedback from
Turnitin on originality and grammar to edit, for your final research paper. You must
review several credible references and at least three peer reviewed research studies on
your topic and properly cite them for this assignment. Turnitin will provide you with
feedback on grammar and similarity which you can use to improve/ edit your paper up
until the due date for the final version to be graded as it will be graded based on
grammar/ use of English language, ensuring it is your own writing and words, a proper
hypothesis on a nutrient with development of the research and critique of the methods
and results found to draw an evidence based conclusion using proper citation to give
proper credit to your sources within the paper. (learning objectives 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and
11).

**Prospective Dietetics Students: If you receive less than 75% on the Nutrient Research Paper
assignment, you will be required to redo this assignment (your grade will not be impacted). If not, you
may not receive a DPD Verification Statement required to enter a Dietetic Internship.

All assignments and discussions must be submitted in class through Canvas.

*Every attempt will be made to adhere to the above schedule; however, circumstances may cause lecture topics
to vary or overlap slightly. Exam and assignment dates will remain unchanged.

Part 3: Grading Policy

Graded Course Activities

Visit the Assignments link in Canvas for details about each assignment listed below. Click on Assessments to
access quizzes and exams.

Points Description Assignment %Weights

75 Mid-term 15
150 Quizzes 20
100 Discussions (10 @ 10 points each) 15
50 Diet Analysis Assignment 15
50 Final Research Paper 20
100 Final Exam on chapters 12 to 17 in Canvas 15
20 points Extra credit quiz(zes)
525 Total Points 100

Late Work Policy

Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines—there will be no make up assignments or quizzes, or late work
accepted without a serious and compelling reason, generally a medical doctors note, and instructor approval,
and only if requested before assignment due dates. You can use the extra quizzes to replace a missed quiz or
discussion.

Viewing Grades in Canvas or Text Website

Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to the Grade Book. Click on the My Grades link on the
left navigation to view your points. Please note that your grade will be the total points you earn in the class
divided by the total points in the class per the syllabus. Points for the quizzes will be shown in the text website;
whereas points for exams and assignments will show in Canvas. The points will be combined and the final
percentage in the class will be calculated by taking the total from both sites and dividing by the total, 525
points, for the class and using the below to assign a letter grade.

Letter Grade Assignment

Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as
follows:

Letter Grade Percentage Performance

A 94-100% Excellent Work
A- 90-93.9% Nearly Excellent Work
B+ 87-89.9% Very Good Work
B 83-86.9% Good Work
Letter Grade Percentage Performance
B- 80-82.9% Mostly Good Work
C+ 77-79.9% Above Average Work
C 73-76.9% Average Work
C- 70-72.9% Mostly Average Work
D+ 67-69.9% Below Average Work
D 63-66.9% Poor Work
D- 60-62.9% Poor Work
F 0-59% Failing Work

Important note: For more information about grading at Sac State, visit the academic policies and grading
section of the university catalog.

Course Schedule
Week Topic Reading Exercises (Due Sunday)
1 (1/19-29) Overview & The Science Chapter 1 Chapter 1
of Nutrition Discussion: Introductions
Quiz 1
2 (1/30-2/5) Nutrient Requirements Chapters 2 & 3 Chapters 2 & 3
Nutrition Care Process Discussion: NCP
and Assessment Quiz 2 & 3
3 (2/6-12) Digestion and Absorption Chapter 4 Chapter 4
Quiz 4
4 (2/13-19) Carbohydrate Chemistry Chapters 5 & 6 Chapters 5 & 6
and Metabolism
Quiz 5 & 6
Carbohydrates and Discussion: Diabetes in the
Health Community
Preparation Diet Analysis
Assignment
5 (2/20-26) Lipid Chemistry and Chapters 7 & 8 Chapters 7 & 8
Metabolism
Discussion: Cardiovascular
Lipids and Health Disease
Quiz 7 & 8
6 (2/27-3/5) Protein Chemistry and Chapters 9 & 10 Chapters 9 & 10
Metabolism Quiz 9 & 10
Protein & Health

7 (3/6-12) Metabolism Chapter 11 Chapter 11

Quiz 11
Review Mid-term
8 (3/13-19)
Week Topic Reading Exercises (Due Sunday)
Dietary Analysis
Assignment
9 (3/20-26) Spring Break Holiday

10 (3/27-4/2) Fat Soluble Vitamins Chapter 12 Chapter 12

Discussion: Diet Analysis
Assignment
Quiz 12
11 (4/3-9) Water Soluble Vitamins Chapter 13 Chapter 13
Quiz 13
12 (4/10-16) Water and Minerals Chapter 14 Chapter 14
Quiz 14
Final Research Paper
13 (4/17-23) Trace Minerals Chapter 15 Chapter 15
Discussion: Ergogenic Aids
Quiz 15
14 (4/24-30) Energy Balance & Weight Chapter 16 Chapter 16
Management Discussion: Metabolic
Syndrome
Quiz 16
15 (5/1-7) Nutrition and Exercise Chapter 17 Chapter 17
Discussion: Sports
Performance
Quiz 17
16 (5/8-12) Review for Final

Final Exam Schedule

Date Subject
May 15 Final Exam - Cumulative

Part 4: Course Policies

Students are expected to participate in the entire class - reading chapters, listening to online lectures and taking
the quiz or exam each week along with completing the assignments.

Build Rapport
If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you
let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, communication, building rapport and effective
relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your
instructor when difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution. Your success in
this course is important to me and if you don't ask questions when you have them or reach out to me if you have
issues then I do not know and can not work with you to see if and how I might be able to help. Please know
that part of learning can require effort and mean struggling with the material and putting forth effort to get
through it. Challenges are opportunities to grow. Mistakes and feedback allow you to learn and provide
learning opportunities.

Complete Assignments

All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through the text website or Canvas unless
otherwise instructed. Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be
requested from instructor before the due date. All assignments must be completed by the assignment due date
and time. Late assignments are only accepted with medical doctors note or prior arrangement for extenuating
circumstances with instructor. Late or missing assignments will affect the student’s grade.

Understand When You May Drop This Course

It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider disenrolling from a course. Refer to
the Sac State Course Schedule for dates and deadlines for registration. After this period, a serious and
compelling reason is required to drop from the course. Serious and compelling reasons includes: (1)
documented and significant change in work hours, leaving student unable to attend class, or (2) documented and
severe physical/mental illness/injury to the student or student’s family.

Incomplete Policy

Under emergency/special circumstances, students may petition for an incomplete grade. An incomplete will
only be assigned if when students meet the requirements for an incomplete which include but are not limited to
passing the class prior to the emergency/ special circumstance and completion includes completing an
assignment or exam that does not require course attendance. All incomplete course assignments must be
completed within the next semester and approved by the instructor.

Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

If you have a documented disability and require assistance or academic accommodation please contact Services
for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office of Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSWD) is located on the Sacramento State Lassen Hall 1008, 916-278-6955 (Phone), 916-278-
7239 (TDD). For a complete listing of services and current business hours visit http://www.csus.edu/sswd/

Your success in this class is important to me. We all learn differently so may need certain accommodations. If
there are aspects of this course that prevent you from learning or exclude you, please let me know as soon as
possible. Hopefully, together we can develop strategies to meet your needs and the requirements of the course.

Commit to Integrity

As a student in this course (and at this university) you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism,
commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of
the classroom. You are expected to do all your own work, submit only work completed by you and follow all
campus policies for academic honesty.

Sac State's Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures

“The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of scholars and teachers.
California State University, Sacramento expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles, and
in so doing, will protect the integrity of academic work and student grades.”

Read more about Sac State's Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures

Definitions

At Sac State, “cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use
of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”

“Plagiarism is a form of cheating. At Sac State, “plagiarism is the use of distinctive ideas or works belonging
to another person without providing adequate acknowledgement of that person’s contribution.”

Source: Sacramento State University Library

HONOR CODE. Students are expected to uphold the CSU standard of conduct for students relating to academic
dishonesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit.
The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student’s submitted work, examinations, and
assignments must be that student’s own work. Copying or sharing work with another person/ student for any
assignment, quiz or exam is considered plagiarism and cheating, which will result in an F on that assignment,
quiz, exam or the class. Students, therefore, must do all their own work.

For the student code or additional information, please use the following URL:
http://www.csus.edu/student/disciplined.htm#student

Plagiarism Policy

You can find the Family and Consumer Sciences Department’s policy on plagiarism on the FACS Department
web page: www.asn.csus.edu/facs/. Please take time to review the policy and be prepared to respond to several
questions and a discussion of plagiarism in class.

Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may be reported to the
office of student affairs.

Course policies are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check Canvas for corrections or
updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be posted in Canvas.