Summer 2018
Welcome to Nutrition Online. This course is completely online. I am providing you with a virtual orientation that shows you how the class is designed and some important information about our two Learning Management Platforms. (Please keep in mind that these videos are from previous semesters so there will be some subtle changes, but the navigation and overall class design is represented.) The 4-week course is intensive, covering the same content as the full-term course. A tentative schedule follows. If you do not have time to devote to class, and are planning to squeak it in during some spare moments, please reconsider taking this course in the fall. Trust me. This tentative class schedule is subject to change:
Week 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 12: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus 5-day food record and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 2
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 11: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 1 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 3
Chapters 10, 13, 15, 8, 15: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 2 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 4 (Ends Thursday)
Chapters 16, 17, 18, 3: Learn Smart and quizzes, and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
*Above schedule is subject to change and is just an example. 6 week sample will be posted at future date.
Basic Orientation: Cabrillo and West Valley College (not modified for summer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NrZvcUfxpg&feature=youtu.be
Information about the textbook and the overall course can be found at the bottom of this blog post.
Textbook
I use an interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version (~$90), I will provide that code to you in email the week prior to class, on Canvas and on the syllabus. The code is specific to your particular section so I can not just provide you with an ISBN. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. You will also have an opportunity to purchase the softbound book at the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) and that will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide. Also, I do see that you can rent the book on Chegg WITH the Connect Access Code but the option I provide is less money. This code is required for the course.
Perspectives in Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 1st ed (McGraw Hill)
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool (homework) for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Friday, August 18, 2017
Fall 2017
Welcome Back!
I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful break and are ready to learn with minds open and questions forming. Most of the information that you need to know about your class will be made available to you the first day of school and is also available on the syllabus (posted in our classroom in Canvas, our colleges Learning Management System). This blog will provide you with some key information for getting started (and also lists office hours, textbook, etc in the sidebar).
This semester, I will be teaching 2 face-to-face classes and 1 online class at Cabrillo and 1 online class at West Valley. Please, when you communicate with me, let me know which college and which class you are in (you can tell me the start time or the section number).
Cabrillo Students:
Cabrillo online students there is an online orientation that I will make available to your prior to the start of our class. By Saturday of the first week of school I will confirm attendance and drop all no-shows, to make room for waitlisted students and those attempting to crash. The online class is full with a waitlist so you will need to complete the first discussion post by the assigned due date. Waitlisted students should email me for a code.
Cabrillo cace-to-face students will get started Tuesday morning, at either 11:10 or 12:40. Missing the first day results in your being dropped from class and your spot given to another student. Please email me if you are unable to attend but plan to participate. Both classes have a waitlist. Waitlisted students need to attend to request an add code.
West Valley Students:
West Valley online students: I will provide you with orientation material virtually as our class begins. West Valley also uses the Canvas LMS and I will contact you via Canvas.
Textbook
The past few years I have been using a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book, but without a free version as an option. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($90), I will provide that code to you in email, on Canvas and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply (once you have purchased the e-book) or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. Adding the softbound book via the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
For face-to-face students (F2F), in the past I have made the course reader (all of my powerpoint slides) available via Aptos Print Smith, in a book. In an effort to reduce costs, I will be posting those outlines as PDFs in our classroom in Canvas.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis, the other a small group assignment). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5-10 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Welcome Back!
I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful break and are ready to learn with minds open and questions forming. Most of the information that you need to know about your class will be made available to you the first day of school and is also available on the syllabus (posted in our classroom in Canvas, our colleges Learning Management System). This blog will provide you with some key information for getting started (and also lists office hours, textbook, etc in the sidebar).
This semester, I will be teaching 2 face-to-face classes and 1 online class at Cabrillo and 1 online class at West Valley. Please, when you communicate with me, let me know which college and which class you are in (you can tell me the start time or the section number).
Cabrillo Students:
Cabrillo online students there is an online orientation that I will make available to your prior to the start of our class. By Saturday of the first week of school I will confirm attendance and drop all no-shows, to make room for waitlisted students and those attempting to crash. The online class is full with a waitlist so you will need to complete the first discussion post by the assigned due date. Waitlisted students should email me for a code.
Cabrillo cace-to-face students will get started Tuesday morning, at either 11:10 or 12:40. Missing the first day results in your being dropped from class and your spot given to another student. Please email me if you are unable to attend but plan to participate. Both classes have a waitlist. Waitlisted students need to attend to request an add code.
West Valley Students:
West Valley online students: I will provide you with orientation material virtually as our class begins. West Valley also uses the Canvas LMS and I will contact you via Canvas.
Textbook
The past few years I have been using a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book, but without a free version as an option. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($90), I will provide that code to you in email, on Canvas and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply (once you have purchased the e-book) or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. Adding the softbound book via the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
For face-to-face students (F2F), in the past I have made the course reader (all of my powerpoint slides) available via Aptos Print Smith, in a book. In an effort to reduce costs, I will be posting those outlines as PDFs in our classroom in Canvas.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis, the other a small group assignment). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5-10 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Friday, May 26, 2017
Summer 2017
Welcome to Nutrition Online. This course is completely online. I am providing you with a virtual orientation that shows you how the class is designed and some important information about our two Learning Management Platforms. (Please keep in mind that these videos are from previous semesters so there will be some subtle changes, but the navigation and overall class design is represented.) The 4-week course is intensive, covering the same content as the full-term course. A tentative schedule follows. If you do not have time to devote to class, and are planning to squeak it in during some spare moments, please reconsider taking this course in the fall. This tentative class schedule is subject to change:
Week 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 12: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus 5-day food record and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 2
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 11: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 1 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 3
Chapters 10, 13, 15, 8, 15: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 2 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 4 (Ends Thursday)
Chapters 16, 17, 18, 3: Learn Smart and quizzes, and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
*Above schedule is subject to change and is just an example. 6 week sample will be posted at future date.
Basic Orientation: Cabrillo and West Valley College
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=5NrZvcUfxpg
Information about the textbook and the overall course can be found at the bottom of this blog post.
Textbook
I use an interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version (~$90), I will provide that code to you in email 1 week prior to class, on Canvas (Cabrillo) or Angel (West Valley) and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. You will also have an opportunity to purchase the softbound book at the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) and that will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide. Also, I do see that you can rent the book on Chegg WITH the Connect Access Code. This code is required for the course.
Perspectives in Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 1st ed (McGraw Hill)
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool (homework) for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Welcome to Nutrition Online. This course is completely online. I am providing you with a virtual orientation that shows you how the class is designed and some important information about our two Learning Management Platforms. (Please keep in mind that these videos are from previous semesters so there will be some subtle changes, but the navigation and overall class design is represented.) The 4-week course is intensive, covering the same content as the full-term course. A tentative schedule follows. If you do not have time to devote to class, and are planning to squeak it in during some spare moments, please reconsider taking this course in the fall. This tentative class schedule is subject to change:
Week 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 12: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus 5-day food record and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 2
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 11: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 1 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 3
Chapters 10, 13, 15, 8, 15: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 2 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 4 (Ends Thursday)
Chapters 16, 17, 18, 3: Learn Smart and quizzes, and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
*Above schedule is subject to change and is just an example. 6 week sample will be posted at future date.
Basic Orientation: Cabrillo and West Valley College
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=5NrZvcUfxpg
Information about the textbook and the overall course can be found at the bottom of this blog post.
Textbook
I use an interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version (~$90), I will provide that code to you in email 1 week prior to class, on Canvas (Cabrillo) or Angel (West Valley) and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. You will also have an opportunity to purchase the softbound book at the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) and that will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide. Also, I do see that you can rent the book on Chegg WITH the Connect Access Code. This code is required for the course.
Perspectives in Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 1st ed (McGraw Hill)
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool (homework) for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Fall 2016
Welcome Back!
I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful break and are ready to learn with minds open and questions forming. Most of the information that you need to know about your class will be made available to you the first day of school and is also available on the syllabus (posted in our classroom in Canvas, our colleges Learning Management System). This blog will provide you with some key information for getting started (and also lists office hours, textbook, etc in the sidebar).
This semester, I will be teaching 2 face-to-face classes and 1 online class at Cabrillo and 2 online classes at West Valley (including the Sports Nutrition class). Please, when you communicate with me, let me know which college and which class you are in (you can tell me the start time or the section number).
Cabrillo Students:
Cabrillo online students have an optional orientation on Monday, 8/29in room 405 at 7 pm. At this time, I confirm attendance and drop all no-shows, to make room for waitlisted students and those attempting to crash. The online class is full with a full waitlist so if you are unable to attend the orientation, reach out to me by email before our orientation. Waitlisted students should still attend as codes will go to those who are showing an intent to participate by attending orientation. (Email me if you have a conflict.)
Cabrillo cace-to-face students will get started Tuesday morning, at either 11:10 or 12:40. Missing the first day results in your being dropped from class and your spot given to another student. Please email me if you are unable to attend but plan to participate.
West Valley Students:
West Valley online students do NOT have an on-campus orientation. I will provide you with orientation material virtually as our class begins. The Canvas LMS is new to West Valley this semester but the transition last year at Cabrillo was very smooth. I anticipate that you will have no problems with this adjustment.
Textbook
The past few years I have been using a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book, but without a free version as an option. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($85), I will provide that code to you in email, on Canvas and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply (once you have purchased the e-book) or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. Adding the softbound book via the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
For face-to-face students (F2F), in the past I have made the course reader (all of my powerpoint slides) available via Aptos Print Smith, in a book. In an effort to reduce costs, I will be posting those outlines as PDFs in our classroom in Canvas.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis, the other a small group assignment). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5-10 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Welcome Back!
I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful break and are ready to learn with minds open and questions forming. Most of the information that you need to know about your class will be made available to you the first day of school and is also available on the syllabus (posted in our classroom in Canvas, our colleges Learning Management System). This blog will provide you with some key information for getting started (and also lists office hours, textbook, etc in the sidebar).
This semester, I will be teaching 2 face-to-face classes and 1 online class at Cabrillo and 2 online classes at West Valley (including the Sports Nutrition class). Please, when you communicate with me, let me know which college and which class you are in (you can tell me the start time or the section number).
Cabrillo Students:
Cabrillo online students have an optional orientation on Monday, 8/29in room 405 at 7 pm. At this time, I confirm attendance and drop all no-shows, to make room for waitlisted students and those attempting to crash. The online class is full with a full waitlist so if you are unable to attend the orientation, reach out to me by email before our orientation. Waitlisted students should still attend as codes will go to those who are showing an intent to participate by attending orientation. (Email me if you have a conflict.)
Cabrillo cace-to-face students will get started Tuesday morning, at either 11:10 or 12:40. Missing the first day results in your being dropped from class and your spot given to another student. Please email me if you are unable to attend but plan to participate.
West Valley Students:
West Valley online students do NOT have an on-campus orientation. I will provide you with orientation material virtually as our class begins. The Canvas LMS is new to West Valley this semester but the transition last year at Cabrillo was very smooth. I anticipate that you will have no problems with this adjustment.
Textbook
The past few years I have been using a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book, but without a free version as an option. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($85), I will provide that code to you in email, on Canvas and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply (once you have purchased the e-book) or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. Adding the softbound book via the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
For face-to-face students (F2F), in the past I have made the course reader (all of my powerpoint slides) available via Aptos Print Smith, in a book. In an effort to reduce costs, I will be posting those outlines as PDFs in our classroom in Canvas.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis, the other a small group assignment). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5-10 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Summer 2016
Welcome to Nutrition Online. This course is completely online. I am providing you with a virtual orientation that shows you how the class is designed and some important information about our two Learning Management Platforms. (Please keep in mind that these videos are from previous semesters so there will be some subtle changes, but the navigation and overall class design is represented.) The 4-week course is intensive, covering the same content as the full-term course. A tentative schedule follows. If you do not have time to devote to class, and are planning to squeak it in during some spare moments, please reconsider taking this course in the fall. This tentative class schedule is subject to change:
Week 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 12: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus 5-day food record and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 2
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 11: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 1 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 3
Chapters 10, 13, 15, 8, 15: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 2 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 4 (Ends Thursday)
Chapters 16, 17, 18, 3: Learn Smart and quizzes, and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
West Valley Virtual Video Orientation (from Winter Session): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE4I-bqjADY
Cabrillo Virtual Video Orientation (from Spring Session): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYQ7NQ7WNeg
Information about the textbook and the overall course can be found at the bottom of this blog post.
Textbook
Last year, I switched to a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($85), I will provide that code to you in email 1 week prior to class, on Canvas (Cabrillo) or Angel (West Valley) and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. You will also have an opportunity to purchase the softbound book at the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) and that will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool (homework) for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
Welcome to Nutrition Online. This course is completely online. I am providing you with a virtual orientation that shows you how the class is designed and some important information about our two Learning Management Platforms. (Please keep in mind that these videos are from previous semesters so there will be some subtle changes, but the navigation and overall class design is represented.) The 4-week course is intensive, covering the same content as the full-term course. A tentative schedule follows. If you do not have time to devote to class, and are planning to squeak it in during some spare moments, please reconsider taking this course in the fall. This tentative class schedule is subject to change:
Week 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 12: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus 5-day food record and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 2
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 11: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 1 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 3
Chapters 10, 13, 15, 8, 15: Learn Smart and quizzes, plus assignment 2 and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
Week 4 (Ends Thursday)
Chapters 16, 17, 18, 3: Learn Smart and quizzes, and weekly discussion posts (includes video lectures or other material)
West Valley Virtual Video Orientation (from Winter Session): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE4I-bqjADY
Cabrillo Virtual Video Orientation (from Spring Session): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYQ7NQ7WNeg
Information about the textbook and the overall course can be found at the bottom of this blog post.
Textbook
Last year, I switched to a more interactive book, available at a price that is less than my previous book. If you are interested in owning JUST the electronic version ($85), I will provide that code to you in email 1 week prior to class, on Canvas (Cabrillo) or Angel (West Valley) and on the syllabus. If you wish to purchase the softbound book, in edition to the e-version, you can either do that through the link that I supply or in the bookstore. The price for that varies, based on whether you purchase in the book store on via the link. You will also have an opportunity to purchase the softbound book at the McGraw Hill website (the link that I provide) and that will be less expensive than the bookstore. Keep in mind, that purchases from the bookstore have a mark-up so the least expensive option is going to be purchasing through the link that I provide.
Class
Nutrition is a science-based class. Although there is no science prerequisite for the course, you will be required to learn some basic, scientific principles as part of your learning. You will learn about how the foods we eat affect our bodies, exploring the nutrients individually and in the context of overall diet. All classes will have assigned an adaptive learning tool (homework) for each chapter (Learn Smart) which "encourages" (requires) reading of the book. Online learners will complete weekly quizzes, discussions and 2 projects/assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Face-to-face learners will have 2 written exams, 5 pop quizzes, in class activities and 2 assignments (one being a nutrient analysis). Online learners will do most of their learning through the reading of the book and viewing of video lectures on the discussion board. Face-to-face students will do most of their learning via the reading of the book and attending lecture. Overwhelmingly, students review my class as challenging yet very interesting and with a lot of support and enthusiasm from the instructor. In other words, you will work hard but I will provide you with the tools needed and help you (if you ask), as much as possible. And, you will learn information that you can apply to your life.
I hope this answers some of your "getting started" questions. More information will be available the first day of school. You are welcome to email my nutritionrusso account too (it's at gmail, in case you don't already have it).
Eat well, play fit,
Denise
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