Brigham Young University – Idaho
FDSCI 204: The American Epidemic: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Greg L. Klingler, MPAS, PA-C
Office: CLK 145B
Phone: 496-4658
Course Materials: FDSCI 204 Workbook. Custom Online Text
Course Description:
Cardiovascular disease and Diabetes are leading causes of death and morbidity in the U.S. Both of these
diseases are highly correlated with lifestyle choices. In this course students will study the physiologic
mechanisms associated with these diseases as well as how lifestyle choices influence the diseases. Students will
be expected to develop and implement personal programs to facilitate life-long health and wellness.
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand how health and wellness are interrelated and essential for one’s individual well being.
2. Be capable of evaluating fitness and nutritional levels and prescribing an individualized program
accordingly.
3. Understand the source and function of macronutrients.
4. Be able to calculate optimal body weight, and utilize appropriate weight loss techniques to achieve
and maintain one’s optimal body weight.
5. Understand the essential structure and function of cells.
6. Understand how the body metabolizes food for energy and how the endocrine system regulates
metabolism.
7. Understand the epidemic impact of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the United States.
8. Know the etiology, signs/symptoms and treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
9. Know the etiology, signs/symptoms and treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
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Learning Model Implementation:
“As learners, you and I are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted
upon. Are you and I agents who act and seek learning by faith, or are we waiting to be taught and acted
upon? We are all to be anxiously engaged in asking, seeking, and knocking.” -- Elder David A. Bednar,
Seek Learning by Faith, Address to CES Educators, 2007
Evaluation:
Group Teaching Project:
100 Points
Students will be given the opportunity to choose how they would like to carry out the group teaching
project. The student will be given the opportunity to choose one of four options to fulfill this
requirement. Students will sign up for the project they choose. The options are:
1.) Group Presentation in Class (5): In groups of four, the students will prepare and present a
presentation to the class on the assigned topic. Evaluation will be based on accuracy,
thoroughness, creativity and ability to engage the students. The students will be given the
liberty to choose how to best teach the topic. The intent is not to recite what you have
learned, rather to teach the class what they need to know concerning your topic. Presentation
will not exceed 20 minutes without a penalty.
2.) Group Study Outside of Class (1): This group of four will schedule, advertise and carry out
one group study session per week. These sessions will be 0.5-1 hour long and scheduled to
discuss/study specific topics. The group will turn in weekly reports of the study session
including roll, what was discussed/studied and what the responsibilities of each group
member was that week.
3.) Community Improvement Project (4): Each group of 4 will be required to research a
previously-approved disease or disease related topic. The Community Improvement Project
should be designed to bring awareness to the disease and educate other individuals on
campus or in the community to the importance of prevention, early detection, treatment and
potential dangers of your topic. The group is given freedom to create a Community
Improvement Project that will add value to their educational or professional goals and
personal development. Grades will be given on the effectiveness reaching these goals. Upon
completion, the students will submit a summary of the Community Improvement Project.
4.) Group Research Project (4): Groups of 2-3 will research an approved topic. The groups will
organize a literature search, outline the research and turn in an 8-10 page research of the most
recent data concerning the topic. The project will be graded on content, grammar and
documentation.
Quizzes/Assignments/Case Studies:
10 x 10 Points = 100 Points
Weekly assignments will be assigned prior to the material being discussed in class. Preparation prior to
arriving to class is vital to allow the Holy Ghost to assist you in learning and teaching. Each assignment
will be announced and administered on Brainhoney.
Exams:
50 Points x 4 = 200 Points
An exam will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Exams with be administered in the testing center.
There will be no make-up exams unless previously approved.
Wellness Workbook:
200 Points
In addition to the regular coursework, you will be required to keep a Wellness Workbook that will allow
you to incorporate and record lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of developing Diabetes and
Cardiovascular Disease
Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation:
50 Points
“The challenge before us is to create even more powerful and effective learning experiences in which
students have opportunities to take action… where prepared students, exercising faith, step out beyond
the light they already possess, to speak, to contribute, and to teach one another…. It is in that moment
that the Spirit teaches.” President Kim B. Clark, Inaugural Response, Oct 11. 2005.
Students are required to be present at each class and make meaningful contributions to the learning and
development of the other students. Attendance/preparation quizzes will be given randomly throughout
the semester. If the student is not present, no points will be awarded to the student.
Attendance/Preparation quizzes cannot be made up. However, if the student is actively engaged asking
questions, giving comments or participating in group discussions consistently throughout the semester, 5
points will be awarded to the final Attendance/Preparation/Participation grade.
Total:
Group Teaching Project:
Quizzes/Assignments/Case Studies
Exams
Wellness Workbook
Attendance/Participation
93-100%
=
A
90-92
=
A87-89
=
B+
83-86
=
B
80-82
=
B*Decimals will not be rounded up
100
100
200
200
50
650
77-79%
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
≤59
Points
Points
Points
Points
Points
Points
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
15%
15 %
31 %
31%
8%
Total grade
C+
C
CD+
D
DF
Honor Code:
All students are expected to be in compliance, and follow strict adherence to the dress and grooming
standards outlined in the Honor Code. Any student that is not in compliance will be asked to leave the
class and asked to return when in compliance. Each student will also be required follow the academic
honesty policy of the Honor Code. Any student found to have been violation of this policy will be
addressed on an individual basis. http://www.byui.edu/StudentHonor/
The instructor reserves the right to make changes and corrections to the above assignment and grading process
at any time to facilitate the course.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, All qualified students enrolled in this course are
entitled to ‘reasonable accommodation.” It is the student’s responsibility to disclose to the teacher any special
need she/he may have before the end of the first week of class.