fshn 120: contemporary nutrition - university of illinois
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list essential macronutrients and micronutrients
and their food sources
explain and discuss functions of nutrients
analyze a personal diet record
evaluate the validity of nutrition/health claims
identify nutritive and non-nutritive components
of food that may protect from/prevent disease
develop a life-long interest in nutrition
FSHN 120 leads to the development of a general
understanding of human nutrition. By the end of
the semester, students should be able to:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONAND OBJECTIVES
WELCOME TO . . .
FSHN 120:CONTEMPORARYNUTRITIONA Syllabus for Toni Burkhalter's Class
About FSHN 120 / Resources - 2
Class Set Up - 4
University Policies - 5
Course Assignments - 6
Semester Exam Process - 7
Methods of Assessment - 8
Make-Up / Missed Work - 8
A L O O K A T W H A T ' S I N S I D E
T H E S Y L L A B U S :
Before we dive into FSHN 120, meet our mascot!
Her name is Oskee Bow Wow. She is a little bit
goofy, but full of love! She will be popping up
throughout the semester in course
announcements and reminders.
WE HAVE A MASCOT!
(section ONL) Online students will work asynchronously on lecture materials
(section A) T / R Lecture students will meet in Foellinger from 12:30-1:50pm for lecture/discussion
(sections B or C) The Tuesday or Thursday discussion students will meet in 112 Gregory Hall from
11-11:50am on their day to clarify misconceptions and touch on hot topics in nutrition personally
Required -- FSHN 120 Contemporary Nutrition Students Notes Packet for Spring 2021
Video quizzes, mini assignments, midterm project guidelines, all PPT outlines, and exam study
guides are all provided within this packet. The hard copy student notes packet is the only
resource allowed to be used during the open student notes packet exams in FSHN 120.
Optional -- Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living (E-text)
A link to the location to enter your e-text code will be available through Compass
Course website: https://publish.illinois.edu/nutrition-fshn120/consider120/
UIUC student e-mail: https://techservices.illinois.edu/services/email
End of semester final grades: https://registrar.illinois.edu/check-your-grades
Class Location/Time: All lecture material found in Compass2g (the learning management platform)
NOTE: All students have access to a live virtual tutoring center from 10a-4p Monday-Friday in Zoom
Course Platform and Location of All Digital Materials: https://compass2g.illinois.edu/webapps/login/
Reminders for the Class: Review course announcements for the easiest ways to stay on task. We will
provide tips and tricks to help in your success! And you can opt into text reminders from Toni.
General Course Related Questions Online: Check out our FAQ board at
https://publish.illinois.edu/nutrition-fshn120/fshn-120-faq/ – if your question is not answered here, visit
the Tutoring Center or post it on our Help Discussion Board in Compass2g.
Course Materials Can be Purchased at the Illini Union Bookstore https://bookstore.illinois.edu/:
Useful Websites:
Meet Your Senior Instructor!
Toni Marie Burkhalter has a passion for the sciences and education.
Currently, she holds two Master's degrees from UIUC and has
taught classes that focus on the effects of exercise and nutrition on
the body for the past 19 years. She has won local and national
teaching awards. She is always looking to improve herself and the
classroom experience for her students. She enjoys traveling with
friends, hosting gatherings at her house, bonding with her kids, and
hiking with her dog Oskee.
ABOUT FSHN 120 AND YOUR RESOURCES
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Please, e-mail from your UIUC e-mail
The subject line should begin with FSHN 120 followed by the topic in a few words
Clearly address the concern, propose possible solutions, and a date for resolution
Close your e-mail with your full name, UIN, and contact information
General Course Related Questions: FSHN 120 has "help" discussion boards in Compass
where general questions get quickly answered by all members of our teaching team (as
well as other students). If you have a general question that others in the class may also
have, post in the "help" discussion board! We are in this together helping each other out.
Personal/Specific Questions: Visit Toni and other FSHN 120 Teaching Team members in the
FSHN 120 Virtual Tutoring Center during select times! If you have specific or course related
personal questions, please make time to stop by to get any questions addressed in-person
as student specific questions are best addressed synchronously.
Urgent Matters: If during Tutoring Center Hours, it is expected that students first visit the
Virtual Tutoring Center to get the matter resolved. If you have an urgent matter outside of
Tutoring Center hours, e-mail [email protected].
With respect to e-mail expectations:
IMPORTANT: E-mails that do not follow this format can easily get lost in cyberspace
and/or are very difficult to find for reference. They may take much longer for a reply!
GETTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Who is on the teaching team for FSHN 120?
We have a Teaching Team consisting of
Graduate Students majoring in the field as
well as ULLs (Undergraduate Learning
Leaders) who successfully completed FSHN
120 with an A or higher. Those ULL's that
have been on the team for more than 3
semesters become SNES (Senior Nutrition
Education Specialists). Our robust and
diverse teaching team can help you
succeed in FSHN 120 with guidance, advice,
and a listening ear. Almost all of the
teaching team has been in your shoes!
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By Monday: Begin by completing a video quiz and using Quizlet to learn key terms
Mid week: Take notes on the lecture material in the Student Notes Packet
Prior to Friday: Study the lecture material prior to completing the mini assignment
Review video quiz, Quizlet, and mini assignment in detail at the end of the week
Working ahead is encouraged, but not required
Most graded modules have the same assessment format and are specifically designed to
be predictable while allowing multiple student learning styles to succeed.
Most weeks follow the format below.
Suggested Weekly Course Schedule (complete prior to the suggested day/deadline):
Refrain from using excessive "slang" terms and vulgar language on online discussion
boards or in person discussions
Check course announcements and other resources prior to emailing the instructor
with a question. The FAQ web-page, HELP discussion boards, syllabus,
announcements and course schedule can all keep you on track!
Be respectful in ALL spaces online or in person. Let's create an amazing learning
environment for every student and teaching team member. We are in this togehter!
It is very important that all students maintain themselves in a polite and courteous
manner in all sections of this course.
CLASS SETUP
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COURSE ETIQUETTE
EXTRA CREDIT
(section ONL) Online students earn extra credit by participating in a difficult online
discussion in modules 5-12 earning a max of 5 points per successful module discussion
(section A) T/R students earn 1 point for coming to class with +0.5 for answering a Q
(sections B & C) Discussion section students earn 3 points each day for participation
Extra credit is section specific as each section has unique characteristics. For equity, each
of the different section structures can earn ~40 participation points
(additional small stakes extra credit may be provided during semester)
*Note: online extra credit discussions are graded following the final exam (not before)
*Note: students meeting in person will have points added following each exam
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
To obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact
the course instructor and the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) as soon as possible. To
contact DRES, you may visit 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, call 333-4603, e-mail [email protected] or go to the
DRES website. If you are concerned you have a disability-related condition that is impacting your academic
progress, there are academic screening appointments available on campus that can help diagnosis a previously
undiagnosed disability by visiting the DRES website and selecting “Sign-Up for an Academic Screening” at the
bottom of the page. If you have a disability, be sure to submit your documentation in Compass for
accommodations. For more information visit: https://www.disability.illinois.edu/
Students with Disabilities
Any student who has suppressed their directory information pursuant to Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) should self-identify to the instructor to ensure protection of the privacy of their attendance in this
course. See http://registrar.illinois.edu/ferpa for more information on FERPA.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Emergency response recommendations can be found at the following
website: http://police.illinois.edu/emergency-preparedness/
I encourage you to review this website and the campus building floor plans website within the first 10 days of
class. http://police.illinois.edu/emergency-preparedness/building-emergency-action-plans/
Emergency Response Recommendations
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Code should also be considered as a part of this syllabus.
Students should pay particular attention to Article 1, Part 4: Academic Integrity. Read the Code at the following
URL: http://studentcode.illinois.edu/
*Even though we have select assessments that are "not proctored" it is still expected that students adhere to the
guidelines and expectations of that assessment.
Academic Integrity
Online Module Video Quizzes (10 points each)
Each of the 12 graded modules will contain a video to introduce the topic. You will be tested using
a video quiz in Compass. You will have unlimited takes and the highest score for each video quiz is
recorded. Although you will be able to see the questions and points earned for each question upon
review, you will not be permitted to see the correct answer. The lowest two video quiz scores will
be dropped. Therefore, only the top 10 video quiz scores will count towards a course grade.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Most, if not all, are
submitted via the
course website,
Compass 2g
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Online Mini Assignments (10 points each)
Each of the 12 graded modules has a mini
assignment. Mini assignments are graded on
accuracy, not merely completion. Most mini
assignments will be completed in
Compass. The lowest two mini assignment
scores will be dropped. Therefore, only the
top 10 mini assignment scores will count
towards a course grade.
Online Reflection Papers (33 points each)
Prior to each exam, students are encouraged
to reflect on the concepts that will surface on
the upcoming exam through a thoughtful
guided reflection paper preparing students
for major exam concepts. The lowest
reflection paper grade will be dropped.
Therefore, the top three reflection papers will
count towards a course grade.
200 point Midterm Project
You will be expected to complete one midterm project that will challenge your knowledge of the
material. The midterm project is a dietary analysis project that will cover several modules and the
guidelines will be presented 1 month prior to the deadline. Late projects may be submitted 7 days
after the deadline for 50% of the earned points. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept midterm
project submissions more than 7 days after the deadline.
Required 51 point Comprehensive Review
A comprehensive review assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of all course
materials as you earn 51 points at the conclusion of the semester adding to your overall point total.
Four exams are administered in FSHN 120 with three of the exams counting towards a student's overall grade.
Each exam is a 150-point non-proctored online exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions with one minute
per question (DRES students will receive appropriate accommodations). Students will receive a point total, but
no letter grade.
As noted above, the four exams include three semester exams and one final exam. If students do well enough
prior to finals week, the final exam is optional! Traditionally, over half of the class opts out of the final exam.
Although students are permitted to use their student notes packet, a simple calculator, and one sheet of scratch
paper that will be destroyed following the exam, no other resources are to be utilized during the exams. Thus,
phones or any other smart devices should be put away the entirety of the exam window. During exams, students
should be in a room alone.
On the computer you are testing, no other browser windows should be open. To help maintain testing security,
we will be tracking keystrokes (keep in mind that other than typing a person's name in the integrity statement,
no additional key strokes or stray clicks outside of Compass should surface during this exam).
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If you miss 1 exam, you will receive a score of “0”. This will become your drop exam for the semester.
If you miss 2 documented/approved exams, 1 will be made up with an alternate assessment after the final.
If you miss 3 exams for any reason, you will receive an “F” in the course. It is in your best interest to withdraw.
Exam Conflict or Missed Exam:
If a student has a conflict, they must submit documentation in Compass on the left side of the course page
including all required details a minimum of a week prior to the exam. Approval will be decided on a case-by
case basis. Conflict exams will be proctored using ProctorU and students will be responsible for paying a small
fee to cover the cost of proctoring using ProctorU.
If a student misses an approved/documented exam and its corresponding conflict option, exceptions are
considered on a case-by-case basis with an option of completing one alternate exam following the final.
What if you miss an exam? What is the policy/procedure?
FOUR TOTAL FSHN EXAMS
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Three Semester Exams + One Final Exam
Optional Online Final Exam Replacing a Semester Exam Score:
UIUC requires that we offer a final exam at the Provost-approved final exam time during finals week. However,
in past semesters ~half of the class earned an “A” prior to final exam week and, thus, did not need to take the
final. The final exam is created to demonstrate knowledge of course materials while allowing students one last
opportunity to bring up their grade. If a student scores higher on the final exam than a semester exam (or
missed exam), the final exam will replace the lowest semester exam score. If they score lower on the final
compared to all other semester exams, no change in grade will occur. Additionally, if a student is satisfied with
their pre-final exam grade (see point breakdown and reported point total in Compass), they can opt out of the
final without penalty. There is no need to inform the FSHN 120 staff if you choose to opt out of the final.
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Extra Credit for Finding Coding/Typing Error
Rounding Scores at the End of the Semester
Because we are revising the course materials, we may have a coding/other error. If you are the first student to
respectfully post on the correct Extra Credit Discussion Board letting us know about the coding error or
misinformation, you can earn +1 extra credit point for each error you find! Again, we are in this together.
OTHER COURSE NOTES
The lowest one of the four exam scores (three semester and one final exam), lowest two video quiz scores,
lowest two mini assignments, and lowest pre-exam reflection paper are dropped to allow for student success.
If an item is not completed for any reason, it is entered as a "0" in the gradebook. Even if documented and
approved, makeup work for the first two module assignments in each category (ex: video quiz) is not
offered. But, if there is approved documentation for a third+ in a category, two missed assignments in each
category will be dropped but the third+ missed and approved assignment in each category will be made up
with either an essay or oral exam beginning at 11:30 AM the day after the final exam. A semester exam can be
made up if documented and approved by the instructor (as outlined above). Any and all makeup work will
follow the final exam and will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated to have a positive impact on a
student's grade. NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE OFFERED DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED SEMESTER.
ASSIGNMENTS CAN ONLY BE MADE UP AFTER THE FINAL EXAM. IF IT MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT ON A
STUDENT'S GRADE.
Unfortunately, grades will not be curved/rounded up at the end of the semester. Though this is a 90, 80, 70, 60
percent breakdown, final grades are based on points, not percentages. There will be no +/- grades. A running
total of your points will be posted on the class Compass website. POINT TOTALS CAN NEVER GO DOWN.
Grading Scale Based on Point Remaining After All Drop Grades at the End of the Semester
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Video Quizzes (10 pts each x 10)
Mini Assignments (10 pts each x 10)
Reflection Papers (33 pts each x 3)
Midterm Project
3 Exams and Final (150 pts each x 3 counting)
Required Comprehensive Review
Total
100 points
100 points
99 points
200 points
450 points
51 points
1,000 points
Grade Point Total
A = 900-1,000 points / B = 800-899.9 points / C = 700-799.9 points / D = 600-699.9 points / F <600 points
Students earning over 1,000 points will have an A+ on their transcripts.
However, all other grades are transcribed by a solid letter grade earning an A, B, C, D, or F as noted above.
Makeup Work or Alternate Assignments