HLTH120N: Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian
Section: E52     (eLearning)

About This Course


Semester and YearSummer III 2018 / (6 weeks): Jul 2, 2018 to Aug 9, 2018
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)

Instructor(s)

Stacie Kisver   Email: Stacie.Kisver@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-968-8451

Course Credits

3 credits

Time Requirements

Plan a minimum of 15 - 22 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.

Delivery Mode

eLearning:
Web-based course

Official College Course Description

The complete college course description can be viewed at:

Student Characteristics

Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.

Instructor Provided Course Syllabus

A sample Course Syllabus is typically available in WebAdvisor's "Search for Sections" results. A Course Syllabus explains how the instructor will conduct the class and may include: course policies, grading guidelines, assignment due dates, etc.

Student Requirements

This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Read the important instructor supplied information located at the end of this document

Getting Started With This Course


Orientation(s)

This information has expired. If you are looking for current course information you must go to the current semester course information page.

Accessing Your Course

Canvas (by Instructure)

Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the Canvas Basics course space to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to access this space.

You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class. However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course start date.

Logging In

Log in to your Canvas course space at bucks.instructure.com

  • Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
  • Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)

If you do not know your Bucks Username, you can retrieve it by using the Find Your Username Form. Enter your Name, Birthday (mm/dd/yyyy) and either your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security number, then click Submit. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.

Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.


Publisher's Website

This course will use a website developed by a textbook publisher. Specific details for accessing this website will be provided by your instructor.


Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.


Other Information about the Course

Thank you for your interest in Nutrition - HLTH 120N. I hope that you will benefit from the many experiences you will have to explore the science of nutrition. Please note that this course is an e-learning course. ALL aspects of the course (assignments, exams, and postings) are completed online through the Bucks County Community Collge coursespace.

In our class, we will explore the science of nutrition. The course will encourage the application of nutrition principles and enable you to implement good nutrition in your own life.

Orientation: Orientation is completed by accessing the course site at the start of the semester. Students will need to review the Course Syllabus and Course Schedule. A virtual chat session orienting you to the course will also be available during the first week.

This course uses a course management system called Canvas. It is recommended that students visit Canvas Basics, the online student orientation to Canvas. Additionally, students are encouraged to contact the Bucks Online office for assistance in understanding how to participate in e-learning courses. All of the recommended components contain information that you will need in order to decide if your computer meets the minimal requirements for accessing the course.

Course Materials: Byrd-Bredbenner, C., & Wardlaw, G. M. (2014). Wardlaw's perspectives in nutrition: A functional approach. (1st edition) USA: McGraw Hill. “Connect Plus Access Code” is needed for the course—this includes an e-book, Learn Smart and Nutrition Cal Plus. You can purchase the textbook bundled with an access code for Connect at the BCCC bookstore. Or, if you prefer to use an e-book, you can purchase access online. Please see further instructions in the Orientation Module on our course Canvas page. Communication: The course is designed so that you, the student, can benefit from various methods of communication with the instructor and your fellow students. This means that you will be required to utilize the numerous internet methods to communicate, send assignments, take tests and quizzes, and perform your own research. Remember, your success in this class will be directly linked to your utilization of the various tools and learning activities available to you.

Course Requirements: Some things that will be required for your effective participation in this course are the following items:

Access to a Computer with Internet Access. Active participation in on-line discussions. Timely completion of required examinations and class assignments. All coursework is submitted through the online course space.