FACS 117 California State University, Sacramento Family and Consumer Science Department College of Social Sciences Fall 1999
Instructor Overview Resources Syllabus Learning Modules
Why take this course Technology Successful Student Characteristics Instructor	Catalog Description: Study the theory, concepts and philosophy affecting nutrition education and services in community. Introduction to techniques of nutrition education material development and food and cooking demonstrations. Use a variety of teaching methods to improve the nutritional status of the community. Includes a field study component. Lecture, discussion two hours; field study three hours weekly Requirements: FACS113 with grade of C or better Number of Units: 3
	Why take this course  This class is required for students working on a degree in dietetics. Other students considering working in community nutrition may also find this class helpful.
	Technology Students will need to to update the instructor weekly about their progress in their field placements. In addition, the instructor will post information and some assignments on the class website. Therefore, students will need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs. Check out Computer Hardware Recommendations for CSU, Sacramento Students for more information about equipment. Computing Recommendations Comfortable using the computer and browsing the Web Windows compatible Pentium running Windows NT,or Windows 95/98 or Macintosh compatible with System 8 32M RAM (preferably 64M) 28.8K or faster modem - preferably 56K Microsoft Internet Explorer or NetScape 4.0 (or higher) SacLink or other Internet Account Word processing skills Online class participation on the Web assignments and electronic discussions.
	Successful Student Characteristics Demonstrate understanding of the principles form the meetings/discussions Has placement projects that demonstrate principles from discussions are appropriate in complexity, quality, and value to the sponsoring agency reflect accurate nutrition and health education content show initiative Communicates well orally and in writing with instructor, sponsor, participants, and fellow students
	Instructor  More information is available on Michael Elfant's homepage. You may contact the instructor via e-mail at melfant@dhs.ca.gov

Send problems, comments or suggestions to: melfant@dhs.ca.gov

California State University, Sacramento