Syllabus (Fall, 2007)
In addition to nine locations in Texas, students from Ohio State University (Dr. Steve Schwartz) and
Colorado State University (Henry Thompson) can register for this course.
This 3 Hour College Credit Course will be offered simutaneously on
TTVN (Trans Texas Video Network) to ten different locations:
| Course Site | Course Number | Room Number |
| Texas A&M University,
College Station |
Hort 640** | CTQ A120 |
| Colorado State University, Fort
Collins |
H 580*** |
Shepardson 218 |
| Ohio
State University , Columbus,
Ohio |
FST 694 **** |
Lord Hall 02 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | PLSS 4390 & 6390** | KAM 111 |
| Texas A&M Agriculture Center, Weslaco* | PLSS 4390 & 6390** | Room 158 |
| University of Houston-Victoria* | BIOL 4300 | UH C 215 |
| Institute of Bioscience and Technology-Houston | PLSS 6390** Hort 689** |
HOU 214 |
| University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg* | PlSS 4390 & 5390** | ASB 2.134 |
| Tarleton State University, Stephenville | Hort 4863 & 5863** | Room, 130 |
| Texas Tech University, Lubbock | PSS 4001 & 6001** | Room 66 |
* Register through Texas A&M
University
** Graduate course number with different
requirements
*** Registrar through Colorado State University Contact Dr. Henry Thompson
**** Registrar through Ohio State
University Contact Dr. Steve
Schwartz
COURSE: Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables to Improve
Human Health through TTVN
Instructor: Dr. Bhimanagouda S. Patil Office: Citrus Center;
Phone: 979-862-4521
Fax: 979-458-8090 E-Mail: b-patil@tamu.edu
Lecture: Tue and Thur 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. (CST)
Centeq Building (CTQ Suite A120)
This course will be offered simultaneously on TTVN (Trans Texas Video
Network) to nine different locations.
Office Hours: Tue: 3: 00- 4:10 P.M. or By appointment/ phone/E-Mail
Course Description: HORT 640. Phytochemicals in
Fruits and Vegetables to Improve Human Health (3-0). Credit 3.
Current scientific knowledge about the role of phytochemicals in their
diet; increase the knowledge and awareness of successful, cost
effective, public and private integrated approaches to reduce the
health and economic burden of chronic diseases; provide
instructional and curricular resources media for dissemination through
conventional and distance education technology. Prerequisite: Approval
of Instructor.
Course Outline:
1) Introduction
2) Characterization of Bioactive
Compounds
b) Analysis of Phytochemicals (1.5 lecture)
3. Bioavailibility, mechanisms, drug-interactions and role in disease prevention.
a) Medicinal nutraceuticals and Cancer Prevention (1.5 lecture).
b) Potential of myristicin, A Constituent of parsley, in chemoprevention ( 1.5 lecture)
c) Altering the calcium and metal contents in plants (1.5 lecture)
d) Molecualr interactions of turmeric with cancer chemotheraphy (1.5 lecture)
e) Grapefruit-Drug interaction (1.5 lecture)
f) Phytochemicals and eye health (1.5 lecture)
g) Bioactive food components- micronutrients (1.5 lecture)
h) Antioxidant Health Benefits of Phytochemicals: the in vitro and in vivo evidence (1.5 lecture)
i) Carotenoids, Bioavailability and Health Benefits (1.5 lecture)
j) Biochemical insights into health-promoting properties of phytochemicals
4. Optimzation of Bioactive
Compounds Through Agricultural Practices
a) Bioactive Components in Citrus and Onion and Their Relation
to Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention (3 lecture)
b) Effects of Processing on Phytochemicals in Fruits
and Vegetables (3 lecture)
c) Environmental Regulation of Human Health Compounds
(1.5 lecture)
5. Cancer Prevention
b) Challenges and opportunities for using the “omics” to define functional foods (1.5 lecture)
c) Diet and Colon Cancer (1.5 lecture)
d) Chemical modifications of phytochemicals to give new mechanism based anticancer drugs (1.5 lecture)
e) Phytochemicals in cancer prevention (1.5 lecture)
f) Potential targets of phytochemicals in the prostate (1.5 lecture)
Text: No specific text book; however, the instructor will provide information in web page.
Exams and Grade:
| Discussion in Class | 15% | 15 points |
| Mid Term Exam | 25% | 25 points |
| Final Exam | 30% | 30 points |
| Term paper (undergraduate students) | 30% | 30 points |
| Term paper and discussion through internet (graduate students) | 20% | 20 points |
| Web discussion (graduate students) |
10% |
10 points |
Final Exam: December 3, 2007, 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Make-Up Exams:
Make-up exams and changes in due dates will only
allowed for official University excuses. Instructor must be informed
within 48 hours of missing the exam due date. All make-up exams must be
completed within 7 days of the originally scheduled date of the exam or
the student will receive a grade of zero.
Late Assignments:
Late assignments/term papers are
penalized at a rate of 10% loss in points per day late including
weekends.
Changes in Schedule:
The instructor reserves the right to change the
order and content of lectures as necessary. Exam dates (assignment/term
paper due dates) (excluding the final) may be changed by the
instructor, but at least 5 days notice will be given.
Aggie Code of Honor:
"Aggies do not lie, cheat, or steal nor do they
tolerate those who do."
Students are expected to attend all classes,
complete assignments on time, and participate fully in class
discussions and group projects. Violations will be handled in
accordance with the Texas A&M University Regulations governing
academic integrity.
Suggested Inclusions from Speaker of the TAMU Faculty Senate:
Copyright / plagiarism statement:
“ The handouts (all materials generated during this course) used
in this course are copyrighted. Because these materials are
copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I
expressly grant permission.
As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one’s
own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In
accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you
copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you
should have
permission of that person. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic
sins,
for the plagiarist destroys the trust among colleagues without
research
cannot safely communicated.
If you have any questions regarding plagiarism, please consult the
latest issue of the Texas A&M University Student Rules, under the
section “Scholastic Dishonesty”.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement:
“ The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal
antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights
protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things,
this legislation requires
that all students with disabilities to be guaranteed a learning
environment
that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If
you
believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please
contact
he Department of Student Life, services for students with disabilities
in
Room 126 of Koldus Building, or call 845-1637.
TTVN Site Facilitators:
| Site/code/Room | Facilitator | Phone | |
| College Station/CTQ/A120 |
Dr. Bhimu Patil | 979-458-8090 | b-patil@tamu.edu |
| Ohio State University/Lord Hall 02 |
Dr.
Steve Schwartz |
614-292-3867 |
schwartz.177@osu.edu |
| Colorado State University/ Sheperdson 218 |
Dr. Henry
Thompson |
970 491-7748 |
henry.thompson@colostate.edu |
| TAES Weslaco/WES/158 | Dr. Mani Skaria |
956-968-2132 |
m-skaria@tamu.edu |
| Tarleton State Unv./TS3/130 | Dr. Connie Fox | 254-968-9208 | fox@tarleton.edu |
| TAMUK/ /111 | Dr. Shad Nelson | 361-593-3719 | shad.nelson@tamuk.edu |
| Texas Tech Lubbock/LUB/66 | Dr. Ellen Peffley | 806-742-2637 | ellen.peffely@ttu.edu epeffley@ttacs.ttu.edu |
| University of Houston-Victoria UH Center 215 |
Dr. Richard S. Gunasekera | 361-570-4218 | GunasekeraR@uhv.edu |
| UTPA Room Academic service ASB 2.134 | Dr. Hassan Ahmad | 956-381-3372 | ahmadh@panam.edu |
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