WELCOME TO... 
                             FSHN 120:
                             CONTEMPORARY
                             NUTRITION
                             A Syllabus for Toni Burkhalter's Class
                                              COURSE DESCRIPTION
                                              AND OBJECTIVES
                                              FSHN 120 leads to the development of a general
                                              understanding of nutrition.  By the end of the
                                              semester, students should be able to:
                                                list essential macro 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 nonnutritive components
                                                of food that may protect from/prevent disease.
                                                develop a life-long interest in nutrition.
                                              WE HAVE A MASCOT!
                                              Before we dive into FSHN 120, meet our mascot!
                                              Her name is Oskee, She's a little bit goofy but full
                                              of love! She will be popping up throughout the
                                              semester in course announcements & reminders.
          A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE
          THE SYLLABUS:
          About FSHN 120 & Resources - 2
          Class Set Up - 4
          School Policies - 5
          Assignments - 6
          Exams - 7
          Methods of Assessment - 8 
          Make-Up / Missed Work - 8
          Course Schedule - 9
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    ABOUT FSHN 120 & YOUR RESOURCES
    Meet your Senior Instructor!
    Toni Marie Burkhalter has a passion for the sciences and
    education. She currently holds two Master’s degrees from
    UIUC and for the past 18 years she has taught classes that
    focus on the effects of exercise and nutrition on the body.
    She has won local and national teaching awards.  She is
    always looking to improve herself as well as her
    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).
    Class Location/Time: Foellinger Auditorium, MWF, 11-11:50 AM
    Course Platform and Location of All Digital Materials: compass2g.illinois.edu
    Reminders for the Class: Check the course announcements to find out the easiest ways
    to stay on task.  We will be providing a variety of hints and tricks to help in your success!
    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, post it on our Help Discussion Board in Compass.
     
    Course Materials:
     (optional purchase) Student Notes Packet with helpful worksheets
       Stay on top of the lecture notes while taking notes in the packet.  Helpful
       worksheets test your knowledge at the end of each module and answers can be
       checked in the FSHN 120 Tutoring Center.  
     (optional purchase) Nutrition: An Applied Approach by Thompson Copyright 18,
     Pearson Publishing, 5th Edition (E-text)
       A link to the location to enter your e-text code will be available through Compass 
     (In-House students attendance earn extra credit) I-Clicker, ISBN 978-1-4292-8047-1
    Useful Websites:
     Course website:  https://publish.illinois.edu/nutrition-fshn120/consider120/  
     Illini Union Bookstore: http://www.bookstore.illinois.edu/textbooks/ 
     UIUC student e-mail:  https://techservices.illinois.edu/services/email 
     End of semester final grades: https://registrar.illinois.edu/check-your-grades
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    YOUR RESOURCES (CONTINUED)
    Personal/Specific Questions: Visit Toni in the FSHN 120 Tutoring Center in 017 Bevier
    during select times! If you have personal questions, please, make time to stop by the to
    get any questions addressed in person as student specific questions are best addressed
    one-on-one. These are open office hours and are held in the Tutoring Center with Toni
    and other staff members.  The schedule can be found at:
    https://publish.illinois.edu/nutrition-fshn120/syllabus/ 
     
    Urgent Matters: both call 217-300-6684 and e-mail Burkhalt@Illinois.edu. 
    With the e-mail: 
      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
    NOTE: 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!  
                              Tutoring/Clarification of Concepts:
                              We have a teaching team consisting of
                              Graduate Students majoring in the field as
                              well as Undergraduate Learning Leaders
                              (ULL) who successfully completed FSHN 120
                              with an A or higher.  We welcome all
                              students to stop by the tutoring center
                              (anytime outside of our class time) in room
                              017 Bevier Hall, M-F, 9am-4pm.  Come with
                              course related questions and we will gladly
                              provide tutoring with a member of our
                              teaching team.  Please, see course
                              announcements for updates.
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    CLASS SETUP
     To earn extra credit attendance points, please, come on time and leave when the class is dismissed.
     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:
      On your own, but before class on Monday finish a video quiz and learn key terms using Quizlet.
      Monday begins the first day of the module lecture. Arrive ready for iClicker questions and learning.  
      On your own, but before class on Wednesday review and learn all Quizlet terms for the module.
      In class on Wednesday we will cover the most difficult module concepts for the week.
      On your own, but before class on Friday finish your mini assignment and study all module materials in detail.
      In class on Friday we will tie module concepts together and allow ample time for questions.
    ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTION FOR IN-HOUSE STUDENTS
      Nutrition is an exciting field that warrants lots of discussion.   
      If you choose to attend class, we will use iClickers to get the conversation going with an "understanding check"
      1 point of extra credit is awarded every class period where you have successfully engaged using your iClicker
      The instructor will also pose questions to students in class and ask students to respond by raising their hands
      and with specific verbal responses. Additional extra credit may be granted during those exchanges.
    CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
    Because this is a large lecture class, it is very important that all students maintain themselves in a polite and
    courteous manner.  
       Respect your classmates by refraining from excessive side conversation that is not on topic.   
      Please arrive and leave class at the times scheduled.  It is extremely disruptive to have people coming
      and going from the auditorium at random times.  
      Cell phones, computers, etc. must be silenced before class begins.  
      During the course of the semester, during lecture you are free to sit in the balcony. 
      Unfortunately, food and drink are prohibited in Foellinger Auditorium.
    EXTRA CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE
    Although the lecture outlines are posted in Compass, regular attendance and participation is strongly
    recommended for both in-house and online students as many of the course hints, case studies (stories), and
    review iClicker questions will be highlighted in class. If you choose to attend, being present and engaged
    during lecture MWF will put you at a significant advantage for assessments.  Additionally, in-house students
    can earn 1+ points of extra credit for every day of attendance and successful iClicker responses.  Thus, you
    can earn over 40 points of extra credit by arriving on time ready to learn with iClicker in hand! 
    Unfortunately, it is counted as an absence and extra credit points cannot be granted if a student:   
       · does not have an iClicker or forgets their iClicker or knowingly brings a non-working iClicker 
       · comes more than 5 min late or leaves more than 5 min early
       · is disruptive (texting, sleeping, talking loudly)
    NOTE: iClicker points are posted every two weeks.  It is a student's responsibility to check iClicker grades
    and come to the Tutoring Center to get it resolved within 1 week of any incorrect/missing grades posting.