NA 103 Native American Cuisine

Syllabus

Course Title
 NA103 - Native American Cuisine
Department
 Native American Studies
Instructor

Phylis W. Thomas, phylis@jamadots.com
Office Hours for email:  Monday – Friday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Phone Number: (906) 248- 2076
Phone Hours: Set up individually
Course Duration
 Fifteen (15) weeks from receipt of password.
Prerequisites
 Must have ability to utilize Internet, e-mail, and word processing programs.
Transfer Potential
 For transferability information, please consult the Transfer Equivalency List located in the Registrar's Office, telephone (800) 844-2622 or contact the Virtual College Program Coordinator
Responsibilities of Student:
 Students are expected to participate weekly in the following modules: Specific Readings, Web Board Postings, Reaction Papers, and Attendance. Written assignments will be E-mailed to the instructor as an attachment. See the Instructor’s Introduction Letter.
Attendance Policy
 You have fifteen (15) weeks to complete the course from the time you received your password.
Plagiarism and Cheating
 The instructor reserves the right to fail any student for cheating on any assignment or plagiarizing the work of others. The BMCC Administrative Board may discipline students who cheat or plagiarize.
Course Description
 This course will explore various food sources throughout North, South, and Central American that may include the Aleutian Islands and Hawaii. The foundation will center on plants, animals, fish, and herbs to include their cultivation, preparation, and storage methods.
Learning Outcomes
 Identify personal understanding of cuisine. Identify plants, animals, fish and herbs utilized for cuisine (past and present). Detail various methods of preparation and storage. Understand the differences between organic and inorganic cultivation.
Student Evaluation Criteria:
 Students will be evaluated on the weekly web board postings and reaction papers, along with the 8 summary papers. The last summary paper replaces a final exam. There are 5 quizzes.
BMCC Policies

All students please review the following policies and procedures

Student Handbook : (http://www.bmcc.edu/StudentServices1/Handbook/index.html).
Drop or Add a Class : (http://www.bmcc.edu/StudentServices1/Handbook/index.html#course).
Book Refund and Book BuyBack Policies:(http://www.bmcc.edu/StudentServices1/vbookstore.html)
Billing or an outstanding bill: (http://www.bmcc.edu/StudentServices1/Handbook/billingProcedures.html).
Information about class schedules and transcripts:(http://www.bmcc.edu/StudentServices1/Handbook/transcripts.html).


Grading Standards
Browse and Post to Web Board
26%
Reaction Papers
25%
Quiz
21%
Summary Papers
15%
Final (Summary Paper)
10%
Attendance
3%

 

Grading Scale
A
94-100%
C
71-76%
A-
90-93%
C-
70-73%
B+
87-89%
D+
67-69%
B
84-86%
D
64-66%
B-
80-83%
D-
60-63%
C+
77-79%
F
0-59%

 

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