Sci 241 Syllabus

[pic] Course Syllabus SCI 241 The Science of Nutrition Course Start Date: 2/14/2011 Course End Date: 4/17/2011 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where discussion is conducted. It has read-and-write access for everyone. Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum.

It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. This is the forum to which we will send our bios. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me, the facilitator. Your classmates will not have access to this forum. This is where I will post your weekly feedback. You can also ask questions here.

However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well. Where to Post Assignments Post your assignments to the Assignment section of eCampus as a Microsoft® Word or PowerPoint attachment. Policies For class policies, please see the Policies link on the left side of the Materials page for the course on eCampus. Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within that link.

University policies are subject to change so please be sure to read them at the beginning of each class as it may have changed since your last class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities it is important you read the policies governing your current class modality. Technical Support Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-877-832-4867, or use the e-mail support form.

Answers to the most common issues are found in the Knowledge Base by clicking Help, found at the top of every student Web site. Feedback Each week, I will provide grades or scores and comments on your assignments. I will send feedback to your Individual forum. Grading Formula |Points |Grade | |95+ |A | |90-94 |A- | |87-89 |B+ | |84-86 |B | |80-83 |B- | |77-79 |C+ | |74-76 |C | |70-73 |C- | |67-69 |D+ | |64-66 |D | |60-63 |D- | |