Welcome to Introduction to Food and Nutrition (FN 162)
Course Description
This course examines the scientific concepts of nutrition relating to the functioning of nutrients in the basic life processes. Emphasis is on individual needs, food sources of nutrients, current nutritional issues and diet analysis.
Additional Course Information:
Credit Type: Earned units for this course are applicable to an Associate Degree.
Transferability: Course credit transfers to both CSU and UC California systems
California Articulation Number: FN 2
The syllabus is located here. This is a downloadable and printable version. If you prefer to view the syllabus and not download it, that document is locatedhere.The syllabus is available online in a book formathere.If you need micro-soft word on your device, there is a free document viewer download here.Please note that the printable version of the syllabus will appear different than what you see online, due to formatting. I recommend that you print the syllabus in landscape.
(Those that navigate the entire website will be rewarded. You have to actually do it to see how. Look around and click on the links.)
"Nothing will benefit health or increase chances of survival on earth as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."
Albert Einstein
Meet Your Instructor
(welcome video here)
The real meaning of learning, knowledge and understanding
(motivational video here)
(The way I view learning and knowledge)
This short video is the way I view learning, understanding and teaching in all subjects, not just nutrition.
Click on the video below to find out. This video is about 3 minutes long. You can stop it at any time. It does not take you to an external site.
Nutrition involves so much than simply examining what one eats.
Don't press the play button below unless you understand what it means to be an Aggie. (kind of corny, but it stays with you for life)
(aggie sound file)
E-mail
Select either e-mail below to open the default email program on the device you are using.It would be best for you to use the valley college e-mail address. I only list my personal e-mail address because all of my Valley College e-mails are linked to my personal e-mail address. When I reply to your e-mail, my personal e-mail address may show up.
Cheating constitutes academic dishonesty and, in general will be handled as part of the course grading process. Penalties may range from no credit for the assignment up to and including exclusion and/or and âFâ grade for the course. As a general rule, I handle this on a case by case basis.
ADA (Americans Disabilities Act)
Additional information on accommodations for students with Disabilities is here.
I know (in an online class?) San Bernardino is located right above the main branch of the San Andreas fault line.
This takes you to Valley College's website.
Working Together
(inspirational video here)
I am here to help you learn about nutrition and how important it is in your life. There are a lot misconceptions about the topic. I will learn from you also. Helping each other is what learning is all about, below is an inspirational video that has a surprise ending. This young man overcame a lot, so keep that in mind as you try to reach your goals.
The syllabus page shows a table-oriented view of the course schedule, and the basics of
course grading. You can add any other comments, notes, or thoughts you have about the course
structure, course policies or anything else.
To add some comments, click the "Edit" link at the top.
