COURSE SYLLABUS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA

HWE 100 8AO Fall 2021

Welcome!
“Human Nutrition” (HWE100) introduces the basic principles of nutrition with an emphasis on personal
nutrition and satisfies the nutrition requirement for students entering the health care profession. This course is
designed to provide the student with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of human nutrition including
digestion, absorption, metabolism and function of nutrients as they related to human health and disease. The
Essential College Information & Resources document at the end of your syllabus contains important college
information as well as a comprehensive list of resources we offer here at CCA to help support you. Please
review and let me know if you have any questions!

SECTION I: COURSE INFORMATION

Title: HUMAN NUTRITION
Prefix and Section: HWE 100 8AO
Co-Requisites/Pre-Requisites: None
Description: Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal nutrition. This course focuses on
macro and micro nutrients and their effects on the functions of the human body. Special emphasis is placed
on the application of wellness, disease, and lifespan as it pertains to nutrition.

Prerequisite: Successful completion on CCR 092 (grade C or higher) or

equivalent assessment score. Credit and Contact Hours: 3 credits, 45 contact hours
Time/Day(s): 6:00 pm – 8:40 pm/Mondays
Location: Lowry Campus Center for Simulation building (CLCSIM – Boston St. and 10th Drive) and Remote
classes via Zoom Meetings
Instructor: Mary Colleen Domer
Pathways Advisor for Allied Health: Marissa Manzanares, (303)340-7547 or
marissa.manzanares@CCAurora.edu
 If you are not pursuing an Allied Health Professions certificate or degree, visit the Pathways Advisor
List to locate your Pathways Advisor.
 If you are in TRIO, Ascent, Concurrent Enrollment, SWIFI, or Accelerated Pathways to Success (APS),
please see your appropriate advisor through that program.
Telephone: Lowry Campus – 303.419.5557
Email: mary.domer@ccaurora.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Last Date to Drop with a Refund: September 7th
Last Date to Withdraw: November 18th
SITE EMERGENCY: CentreTech Campus (303) 360-4727; Lowry Campus (303) 419-5557
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 COURSE MATERIALS:
Access to a computer with MS Word and an internet connection.
Required: Wardlaw’s Contemporary Nutrition, (LL)(w/Connect Acc) 12th ed., Smith AM, Collene AL, Spees
CK. McGraw Hill Publications (2019), ISBN # 9781265447977
Required Course Website: https://connect.mheducation.com/class/m-domer-fall-2021-hwe-8ao-1

SECTION II: COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

I. Apply simple mathematical calculations pertaining to nutrition.

II. Evaluate how behavioral, environmental, cultural, and psychosocial factors affect food choices.
III. Outline the overall process of digestion and absorption of essential nutrients.
IV. List the functions and dietary sources of macro and micro nutrients.
V. Identify specific health consequences of deficient or excessive intake of macro and micro nutrients.
VI. Analyze dietary intake and compare it to the current dietary guidelines and standards.
VII. Interpret nutrition information in order to distinguish product claims.
VIII. Describe the relationship between energy intake, metabolism, physical activity, and weight control.
IX. Identify the nutritional needs at various life stages.

SPECIFIC COURSE OUTCOMES/OUTLINE:

I. Factors that affect food choices.

II. Nutrition math concepts - calculating calories, calculating percentages, calculating protein requirements,
and using the metric system.
III. Tools for diet design - Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPlate, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI),
food labels.
IV. Digestion, absorption, and elimination - anatomy of the digestive system, accessory organs, and the
process of digestion, absorption, and elimination.
V. Carbohydrates - forms, functions, carbohydrate needs, carbohydrates and your health.
VI. Lipids - forms, functions, lipid needs, lipids and your health.
VII. Protein- forms, functions, protein needs, proteins and your health.
VIII. Nutrition in energy balance and weight control – energy metabolism, evaluating bodyweight, treatment
of overweight, obesity, and underweight.
IX. Vitamins, minerals, and water - classes, functions, toxicities and deficiencies.
X. Nutrition in pregnancy, breastfeeding and infancy - nutrition needs and concerns.
XI. Nutrition in childhood and adolescence - nutrition needs and concerns.
XII. Nutrition for older adults - nutritional needs and concerns.

SECTION III: EVALUATION PROCEDURES

OVERALL STRATEGIES:

Timely completion of assignments, prompt attendance, participation in class activities and discussions, and the
tested ability to apply learned knowledge to common-life experiences will weigh toward the grade. The course

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material is covered in four units throughout the semester. Students have the textbook, diet analysis program,
lecture notes and supplemental readings to reference as they complete the course assignments. The course
material is organized into the following four units:
 Introduction to Nutrition – Chapters 1 – 3
 Energy Yielding Nutrients – Chapters 4 – 6
 Energy Balance and Micronutrients – Chapters 7 – 9
 Lifecycle Nutrition – Chapters 14 – 16
Student progress will be evaluated using scores on the following assignments:
 8 Class Meetings (4 at Lowry Center for Simulation and 4 Zoom; 5 points each)
 12 Connect Assignments (10 points each)
 2 Diet Analysis Assignments (15 points each)
 12 Quizzes (20 points each)
 4 Case Studies (10 points each)
 1 Final Exam (50 points)

POLICIES:

Each Class and Zoom Meeting is worth 5 points. These points will be earned based on attendance, class
participation, contribution to the class community and completion. Attendance and active participation during
meetings plays an important role in the function of the classroom community and we hope you can attend.
CCA requires students to wear a mask while inside campus buildings and classrooms. There will be masks
available at the entrance of the building for your use.

CONDUCT:

We trust that students will demonstrate courteous and respectful behaviors when interacting with the class so
that learning is enhanced for all students. Please see the Student Code of Conduct for student expectations.

MAKE-UP WORK / LATE WORK:

Each assignment and detailed instructions for completion and submission can be found on the course website.
Students are responsible for referencing these prior to completing and submitting the assignments. Students are
asked to contact the instructor via email if they unable to turn in an assignment before the due date. Late
requests are handled on an individual basis.

GRADING / EVALUATION:

Students are encouraged to communicate with the instructor about their learning experience after class or via
course email. Responses to student emails will be returned within 24 business hours, Monday-Friday.
Evaluation of assignments and quizzes will be completed within one week of the due date. Please keep track of
your own scores using the grade tracking form on the course website. Each student's grade will be determined
from the following scale:

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 Grade Points

A 468-520

B 416-467

C 364-415

D 312-363

F Less than 312

Points will be earned from the following sources:

Assignment Points
8 Class/Zoom Meetings (5 points each) 40 points
12 Connect Assignments (10 points each) 120 points
2 Diet Analysis Assignments (15 points each) 30 points
4 Case Studies (10 points each) 40 points
12 Quizzes (20 points each) 240 points
1 Final Exam (50 points) 50 points
TOTAL: 520 points

SECTION IV: TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

A. Assignments: The planned schedule for readings, examinations and projects is contained in Section IV
of the syllabus.
B. Reading and McGraw-Hill Connect Assignments: The assigned reading and Connect assignments in
Section IV are to be accomplished during the week identified in the schedule.
C. The Instructor reserves the right to change the daily teaching schedule to facilitate learning,
understanding, and critical thinking. Assignment due dates and the testing schedule may change with as
much advance notice as possible. Students will be required to fulfill all assignments as outlined unless
otherwise notified.
Calendar
Week 1 Unit #1 (Chapter 1) Class Meeting #1 6:00 pm 8/23/2021 Center
for Simulation Lowry (Room 100): Orientation
and Chapter 1

Week 2 Unit #2 (Chapter 1) Zoom Class #1 6:00 pm 8/30

Due by 11:59pm on 9/5
Obesity-Related Cancers
Quiz over Chapter 1

Week 3 Unit #3 (Chapter 2) Due by 11:59 pm on 9/12

Eating Habits, Energy and Nutrient Density
Mediterranean Diet Case Study
Quiz over Chapter 2

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 Week 4 Unit #4 (Chapter 3) Due by 11:59 pm on 9/19
Probiotics and Constipation
Personal Diet Analysis
Quiz over Chapter 3

Week 5 Unit #5 (Chapter 4) Class Meeting #2 6:00 pm 9/20

Due by 11:59 pm on 9/26
Fiber, Lactose Intolerance and Diabetes
Quiz over Chapter 4

Week 6 Unit #6 (Chapter 5) Zoom Class #2 6:00 pm 9/27

Due by 11:59pm on 10/3
Mediterranean and Nordic Diet
Quiz over Chapter 5
Due by 11:59pm on 10/10
Week 7 Unit #7 (Chapter 6)
Plant Based Diets for Sustainability
Vegan Diet Case Study
Quiz over Chapter 6

Week 8 Unit #8 (Chapter 7) Class Meeting #3 6:00 pm 10/11

Due by 11:59pm on 10/17
Preventing Long-term Weight Gain
Quiz over Chapter 7

Week 9 Unit #9 (Chapter 8) Zoom Class #3 6:00 pm 10/18

Due by 11:59pm on 10/24
Guidelines for Cancer Prevention
Quiz over Chapter 8
Week 10 Unit #10 (Chapter 9) Due by 11:59pm on 10/31
Diet and Hypertension
DASH Diet Case Study
Quiz over Chapter 9
Week 11 Unit #11 (Chapter 14) Class Meeting #4 6:00 pm 11/1
Due by 11:59 pm 11/7
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Quiz over Chapter 14
Week 12 Unit #12 (Chapter 15) Zoom Class #4 6:00 pm 11/8
Due by 11:59 pm 11/14
Childhood Obesity & Picky Eating
Quiz over Chapter 15
Week 13 Unit #13 (Chapter 16) Due by 11:59 pm 11/21
Calorie Restriction and Longevity
Okinawan Diet Case Study
Quiz over Chapter 16
Happy Thanksgiving!
Week 14 Fall Break

Week 15 Unit #14 (Chapters 14, 15, and 16) Due by 11:59 pm 12/5
Personal Changes Analysis
Week 16 Unit #15 (Chapters 1-9 and 14-16) Due by 11:59 pm 12/12
Final Exam

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 ESSENTIAL COLLEGE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE:

You matter. You are valued. You belong.

CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. More
information can be found on CCA’s Inclusive Excellence webpage.

RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, AND COLLEGE AFFINITY GROUP OBSERVANCE

In recognition of CCA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, faculty and instructors provide alternate
arrangements for religious, spiritual, and cultural observances. Students will contact the course instructor in
advance to request an excused absence and/or an alternate arrangement, provided that it does not create an
undue hardship, due to the observance of a religious, spiritual, or cultural holiday or activity. Students are
responsible for completing any classroom and homework assignments given during their absence, or done
during their time of observance, within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the instructor.

Examples of observances: traditional creed and spiritual holidays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Day of Silence,
etc. Examples of reasonable alternate accommodations: rescheduling an exam or quiz, extending the deadline
for an assignment, providing an alternative assignment equivalent in difficulty and rigor, etc.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those
that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education
Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age,
creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic
information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and
activities. CCA will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier
to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
The College has designated Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources, as its Affirmative Action (AA)
Officer, Equal Opportunity (EO), and Title IX Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights
compliance activities and grievance procedures. If students have any questions, please contact her by e-mail at
Cindy.Hesse@CCAuorora.edu, by phone at 303-360-4752 or by US mail at 16000 East CentreTech Parkway,
Administration Building, Office #A-207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011. Tamara White, Associate Vice President
for Student Affairs serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and may be reached by e-mail at
Tamara.White@CCAurora.edu, by phone at 303-360-4746 or at 16000 East CentreTech Parkway,
Administration Building, Office #A-106F, Aurora, Colorado 80011.
Students may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal
Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone 303-844-3417.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
CCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. To request an
accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability and Equity (ODE) for an appointment. The ODE is
located in the Library in the Student Centre building at the CentreTech campus, in Room S-202A.

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Arrangements may also be made at the Lowry Campus. Students may contact the ODE by phone at 303-340-
7548, by fax at 303-340-7551, or by e-mail at ODE@CCAurora.edu.

INSTRUCTIONAL POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism. Cheating is the unauthorized use of assistance with
intent to deceive an instructor or any other individual responsible for evaluating a student’s work. Note the
following examples:
 Submission of any materials not prepared by students but presented as their own.
 The unauthorized possession and/or use of notes, books, or the soliciting of assistance from another student
during an examination.
 Illegitimate possession or disposition of examination or test materials and/or answer keys to tests and
examinations.
Plagiarism refers to the use of another person’s work without giving proper credit to that person. A student must
give proper credit through the use of appropriate citation format when (a) copying verbatim another person’s
work (i.e., words, phrases, sentences, or entire passages); (b) paraphrasing another person’s work (i.e.,
borrowing but rewording that person’s facts, opinions, or ideas); and (c) summarizing another’s work (i.e., use
of one’s own words to condense longer passages into a sentence or two).

CONSEQUENCES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

When dishonesty is evident, the following minimum sanctions will be applied:
 First offense: The student will receive an “F” or “Zero” as the grade for the assignment. In addition, the first
incident may result in the loss of testing privileges in the Learning Resource Center for the current and next
semester in which the student is enrolled in the college.
 Second offense: The student may receive an “F” for the course and may be expelled from the class. A second
offense may also result in permanent loss of testing privileges in the Learning Resource Center.
 Third offense: The student may receive an “F” for the course and may be expelled from the college.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
Information on how to respond during an emergency at CCA and an evacuation map are posted in each
classroom. Please review this information. During an emergency, or when an emergency alarm sounds,
uniformed security officers or the VERT team will provide instructions that must be followed. More
information can be found on CCA’s Campus Safety & Security webpage. You can reach CCA CentreTech
Security at 303-360-4727 or Lowry Security at 303-419-5557.

CARE TEAM
CCA’s CARE Team provides a cross-functional, multidisciplinary point of contact for members of the college
community. We encourage you to contact the team if you have concerns about student behavior which you have
observed in classrooms or other locations on campus. The goal of the CCA CARE Team is to offer resolutions
that promote wellness, safety, success, and retention. Our intent is to be caring and preventive. Learn more on
the CARE team webpage.

If you feel that the behavior you are observing poses an immediate threat or danger to self or others contact
Security: CentreTech Campus: 303-360-4727. Lowry Campus: 303-419-5557 or dial 911.

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You can submit a CARE report through our Refer a Concern or Incident webpage. This page is also used for
reporting contagious/infectious disease; requesting a Counseling appointment; reporting Title IX,
discrimination, and/or civil rights violations; reporting a crime; and other reports

STUDENT COMPLAINTS
The Community College of Aurora is committed to you and your success. We understand that you can have
concerns about issues related to grades, deadlines, course materials, course assignments, interpersonal relations,
or feedback. The college has a Student Complaint Process that you can use to share those concerns and
participate in the creation of a culture that supports your success.

GUIDED PATHWAYS
Guided Pathways is our way of helping you explore programs, consider careers, and complete your academic
plans. For more information visit CCA’s Guided Pathways webpage.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)

Your industry certifications, military or other professional training and experience, and scores from high school
exam programs may qualify you to get college credits before you start taking classes, or allow you to skip
certain courses as you progress in your program. For more information, visit the CCA PLA webpage.

ASSESSMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES – THE 4 C’S OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora has identified the following institutional outcomes that are the foundation of
your course of study at CCA: Career and Transfer Readiness, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Cultural
Competence. You can read more about the 4C’s on our webpage. These outcomes are embedded within
academic programs and co-curricular programs. For more information, visit the CCA Assessment webpage.

STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Student Handbook organizes academic and student affairs resources, including College procedures and
System policies, in one place for easy access. This is also where students can find the Student Code of Conduct
which describes college expectations that were created to foster a safe learning environment for all students.

TECHNOLOGY
MyCCA: MyCCA is the portal for all CCA students, faculty, and staff. The first time you log into MyCCA,
you will use your S# as your username and your date of birth, spelled out, with no punctuation or spaces as your
password. For example, if your date of birth is February 14, 1992, your initial password is
StudentFebruary141992.

Student Email: All CCA students are assigned a college email account, where you will receive important
information & updates. Check this email regularly by logging into MyCCA and clicking on Student Email.

Desire to Learn (D2L): is the college management learning system where students can access a copy of their
courses’ syllabi, grades, attendance record, and other important course information and assignments. To access
D2L, log into MyCCA, go to the Student Tab – Course Access, and click on CCA Classes (D2L). You can also
access D2L directly via D2L’s webpage. D2L also has an email tool that you can use to communicate with your
instructors and classmates. You cannot send or receive emails to/from D2L to an outside email account. If you
need support with D2L contact the 24/7 D2L Support Team at 1-888-800-9198 or online at the CCCS Self-
Service Help Desk.
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More information on other topics is available in D2L, on the main page & your class pages:
 Notice of Non-Discrimination
 Accommodations (Office of Disability & Equity)

CCA Navigate: is an online tool that streamlines how students connect to the college, identify their academic
pathways, and successfully complete their educational goals. You can use it to find and register for courses and
connect with your Pathway Advisor. Log into Navigate using your S number on the CCA Navigate webpage.

On-Campus Computer Login requires you to input your user name (ccc\SNumber), and your default
password ( StudentMMDDYYYY) where MMDDYYYY is your birthdate. For example, if you were born on
March 1, 2000, your password is Student03012000. You will be asked to change your password upon first login
and will enter a new password or passphrase of at least 14 characters with a mix of upper and lowercase,
numbers, and/or special characters. Your new password will be good for 180 days.

If you are unable to login, first try the help links on the website, then call CCA Helpdesk at 303-360-4900.

AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING
Except where a student is entitled to make an audio or video recording of class lectures and discussions as an
educational accommodation determined through the Office of Disability and Equity, a student may not record
lectures or classroom discussions unless the class instructor has given written permission and all students in the
class, as well as guest speakers have been informed that audio/video recording may occur.

A student granted permission to record may use the recording only for their own study and may not publish/post
the recording on YouTube or any other medium or venue without the instructor's explicit written authorization.

RESOURCES/SERVICES
Many of the resources and services listed below have virtual options and students are encouraged to utilize
those if possible. See the departmental webpages for more details.

For a comprehensive list of resources and services, visit the Support Services webpage where you will find links
filled with detailed information for the following:
 Covid-19 Specific Resources  Office of Student Intervention & Conduct
 Academic Learning Center  SNAP/Food Stamps Employment and Training
 Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program  Single Stop
 CARE Team  Student Parent Toolkit
 COSI Career Connections Scholarship  Student Success Center
 Office of Disability and Equity  Student Success Resources
 Counseling Services  Strengthening Working Families Initiative
 Fostering Success  Title V
 Lactation Rooms for Nursing Mothers  TriO SSS
 Library (including makeup testing)  Transfer Success Program
 Low to Zero Cost Textbook Courses  Tutoring

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 Resource/Services Location(s) and Hours
CentreTech: Fine Arts Building, north end, across from
All-Gender Restrooms Theater.
All-gender restrooms are available on both campuses.
Lowry Campus: West Quad, 1st floor, near the Café; SIM
Center, north end and south end of main hallway (lock door
from hallway when in use); Film School, west side of
building.

CCA Bookstore
CentreTech: Student Centre, S107
When you need to shop for textbooks and course * Check Bookstore webpage for hours of operation.
materials, you can find everything you need and more
at the book store. Besides course materials, the Visit the CCA Bookstore website or call 303-360-4774
campus store features CCA clothing and apparel;
gifts; fan gear; school supplies; candy and snacks;
other books; and many other items.

CCA Career Services Visit the Career Services website or call 303-360-4929
The Career Services Office is here to serve your
career needs and work with you to reach your goals!
We can assist with career and major exploration,
gaining experience in your field, job and internship
search, resume/cover letter writing, interview
preparation, and building relationships with
professionals in your field.

Office of Student Life CentreTech: Student Centre, S102

Lowry: West Quad, Room 110
With Student Life, you can get involved in the CCA
community as a way to enhance your experience, meet
new people, and develop skills that will help you be You can also reach them by e-mail at
successful in college. Here is where you can find out Student.Life@ccaurora.edu, by phone at 303-360-
information about events, leadership programs, 4729 (CTC) or 303-340-7525 (Lowry) or you can visit
student government association, and student led the Student Life webpage.
organizations. Visit www.ccaurora.edu/events for the
most up to date information on campus events.

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Pathways Advising
CCA Pathways Advising is available to partner with
and guide you on your academic path. You can get
help planning educational goals, completing degrees,
and achieving successful transfer to four-year colleges
and universities. We can help you each step of the
way – from getting started through graduation,
transfer, and anywhere in-between.
Quiet Room (Meditation & Prayer)
Quiet rooms for prayer and/or meditation are available
on both campuses.
Showers
Showers are available on the CTC campus.
Testing Center – CLEP & DSST Testing
You can complete college-credit exams at the testing
center by scheduling an appointment.
The Spot
This resource offers drop-in math tutoring (no
appointment necessary), limited library services, D2L
services, and a student lounge.
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CentreTech: Administration Building (303-360-4929)
Lowry: West Quad (303-360-4929)
Schedule an Appointment through Navigate or for more
information and helpful tools, visit the Pathways Advising
webpage.
CentreTech: Classroom Building, C113A
Lowry: North Quad, Room 106A
CentreTech: in both the men’s and women’s restrooms on the
second floor of the Classroom Building.
*Contact the Test Center at the appropriate location to learn
more about their hours of operations.
Centre Tech – Admin Building, A205. Schedule an
appointment by emailing Testing@CCAurora.edu.
Lowry – West Quad, Room 119. Schedule
an appointment by emailing LowryTesting@CCAurora.edu.
Lowry: North Quad - Room 118
For hours and tutoring schedules each semester, check the
Tutoring Schedule online.
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