For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Science Program at Seward County Community College provides opportunities to improve and enhance each student's understanding and comprehension of the natural world through a variety of courses and experience to develop a scientifically literate citizen.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
adulthood and older adulthood, and examine the connection between good nutrition and disease prevention and nutrition as a complementary therapy in the treatment of disease.
- Recognize the role of food in a healthy normal lifestyle.
- Explain healthy food choices.
- Compare and contrast the various anatomical and physiological features of the gastrointestinal tract and supporting systems of digestion and absorption.
- Identify the six major nutrients, their functions in the human body, dietary sources, and importance in health.
- Describe the importance of and the body'�s use of the three energy nutrients: protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- Recognize the difference between the water and fat soluble vitamins, and their functions.
- Know the difference between the major and minor minerals and their functions in a healthy lifestyle. Recognize the relationship of diet and exercise in good health, and be able explain the benefits derived from this combination.
- Distinguish the difference between fad dieting and effective behavioral modification with regard to food and nutrition.
- Emphasize the role of good nutrition in the athlete, and how dietary practices can enhance athletic performance.
- Examine eating disorders and their consequences.
- Assess the role of good nutrition throughout the entire human life cycle: Conception, fetal development, infancy, childhood, teenage years,
- Recommended nutrient intakes and construct diet planning guides.
- Identify the composition of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, discuss their role in normal nutrition, and identify which foods contain these nutrients.
- Correlate the relationship of digestion, absorption, and metabolism in normal nutrition.
- Correlate the relationship of energy balance and weight control and eating disorders.
- Identify the water soluble and fat soluble vitamins and correlate disease states associated with abnormal levels.
- Identify the role of water and minerals and how to plan for their balance by diet and lifestyle.
- Differentiate nutritional needs of mother, infant, child, teen, and geriatric populations.
- Part One: Nutrition Basics
- The Science of Nutrition
- Tools of a Healthy Diet
- The Food Supply
- Human Digestion and Absorption
- Part Two: Energy-Yielding Nutrients and Alcohol
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Alcohol
- Part Three: Metabolism and Energy Balance
- Energy Metabolism
- Energy Balance, Weight Control, & Eating Disorders
- Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports
- Part Four: Vitamins & Minerals
- The Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- The Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Water & Major Minerals
- Trace Minerals
- Part Five: Nutrition Applications in the Life Cycle
- Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
- Nutrition During the Growing Years
- Nutrition During The Adult Years
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Food Intake Analysis
- Research Paper
- Diet Planning
- Class Hand outs
- Text
- Library Holdings
- Internet
- PowerPoint Lectures
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include student examinations and quizzes; worksheets and diet planning schedule; and course student evaluations and faculty evaluations.
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, written exams, and critical analysis of class assignments.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by class and independent research, interaction and communication, written exams and critical analysis of class assignments.
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by oral presentation on assigned topic.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by class participation, written exams, and projects.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by students using computers for instruction and analysis instrumentation of class and dietary information.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.