May 15, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • FCS 2090 - Consumer Education


    A study of the information available to consumers with emphasis on personal decision making in money management and product and services choices. Includes overview of consumer protection and public policy as it affects the family.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 2100 - Human Sexuality


    A study of the bio-psychosocial factors of human sexuality, emphasizing an understanding of sexuality as a social construction. Topics include: reproduction and birth, family planning, and contraception; sexually transmitted infections; sexual responses and dysfunction; emotional and physical intimacy; the range of sexual values and behaviors; and legal, ethical, and public policy implications related to human sexuality.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 2140 - Child Development


    A study of the development of children (including prenatal, infancy, early and middle childhood) and their families, and the adjustments required to meet children’s changing physical, cognitive, and pychosocial needs. Hands-on experience (20 to 26 hours arranged) with children in a structured environment is required.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2150 - Adolescent Development


    A study of the development of adolescents, their families, and adjustments required to meet their changing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Special emphasis is placed on identity, social, moral, and sexual development of adolescents.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2200 - Textiles


    Basic textile course emphasizing fibers, yarns, fabric constructions, dyes and printing, and finishes. These five components are studied for their contribution to the characteristics and performance of a textile fabric, and its use and care.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 2220 - Fashion Design Studio I


    A study of the drafting techniques employed in the flat pattern method for designing clothing.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 1240

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Textile & Apparel Studies majors.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2240 - Apparel Construction II


    Continuation of basic construction techniques for apparel products, including skills, pattern alteration and fitting. Emphasis on self-directed individual projects with more difficult fabrics and construction techniques. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 1240

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2250 - Computer Applications


    An introduction to the essentials of microcomputer usage. The student will gain application skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and operating systems. The impact of computer usage in society and ethical computer behavior will also be covered as well as terminology, electronic communications, and hardware and system components.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Credit cannot be earned for both FCS 2250 and either CIS 1020, CIS 1100, SOC 1820, PEPR 1490, or CS 1000.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I
  
  • FCS 2260 - Fashion/Retail Buying


    Fundamentals of merchandising mathematics, its relationship to buying, and use in the fashion/retail industry. Includes elements of profit and loss statements, purchase discounts, dating, markup, markdown, turnover, and open-to-buy. Also includes sources of buying information, and responsibilities of buyers in various types of firms.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of department’s computer usage requirement.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2300 - Computer Aided Design for Textile and Apparel Applications


    Introduction to the use of CAD software as applied to preproduction tasks in manufacturing of textile and apparel products.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2250 or CS 1000.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2400 - Woodworking


    Identification of selected wood species and man-made composites. Basic principles of wood product design are introduced. Aesthetic and ergonomic criteria will be emphasized. Selection of materials, basic processes and tools, introduction to machining and selection and application of finishing materials is taught. Preparation of Industrial Design documentation is required, i.e. 3D, orthographic and working drawings of the product and its parts.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
  
  • FCS 2490 - Residential Architectural Design


    The study of architectural plans and principles of residential structures. Plans produced and studied include floor plans, plot plans, foundation plans, electrical plans elevations and all necessary details and specifications.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1490, FCS 1500, FCS 1560, and FCS 1570.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Interior Design majors only.

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2500 - Interiors CADD Applications


    Introduction to computer-aided design and drafting for interior design majors.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1500, FCS 2250.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2510 - Period Interiors I


    Influences and characteristics in period decoration and furniture of historical interiors and exteriors from antiquity up to English Victorian.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2520 - Period Interiors II


    Influences and characteristics in period decoration and furniture of historical interiors and exteriors from Early American through contemporary.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2530 - Fashion Illustration


    Introduction to concepts, techniques and uses of various drawing techniques and media that facilitate the communication of ideas in the fashion industry. Focus on drawing live models and rendering of fabric, color and texture. Restricted to majors in textile and apparel studies.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 1550

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 2540 - Materials for Interiors: Hard Finishes


    A study of products and finishing materials for the interior environment which considers basic materials, manufacturing processes and the generic characteristics of goods specified by the interior designer.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1490, FCS 1500, and FCS 1570.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Interior Design and Pre-Interior Design.

    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2560 - Materials for Interiors: Soft Finishes


    Evaluation and analysis of carpets, drapery and upholstery fabrics, carpet and wall coverings products with regard to quality, selection, performance, and maintenance for residential and commercial application. Special attention devoted to material estimating and installation.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  FCS 1490, FCS 1570, and FCS 2200.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to Pre-Interior Design majors only.

    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 2590 - Studio I


    Creation of artistic interiors with appropriate materials, space planning, preparation of graphic documentation, renderings and purchasing data for completing the design process.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2490, FCS 2540.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 2600 - Nutrition


    A study of the functions and sources of nutrients and their role in health; topics include digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients; energy balance and weight maintenance; eating disorders; nutrition and chronic disease prevention.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Either (CHEM 1120/1130 or CHEM 1510/1520) and BIOS 2400 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
  
  • FCS 2660 - Personal Nutrition


    A study of the effect of personal nutrition on overall health.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is not recommended for Dietetics majors.

    When Offered: Spring, Summer I
  
  • FCS 2700 - Advanced Culinary Skills and Food Service


    This course covers the concepts involved in the production of common food items prepared in food service operations. Students will apply the principles learned in a lab setting by actually preparing and sampling varied types of foods and baked goods. Students will become more familiar with ingredients, selection criteria, optimal storage, and techniques of preparation and service in order to gain more practical experience in order to feel more comfortable preparing and serving food.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 1650

    Credits: 4 hours

  
  • FCS 2720 - Food Purchasing and Resource Management


    This course identifies and describes food, supplies, and related merchandise used in the food service industry. Provides methods and criteria for recognizing quality, and evaluating, specifying, purchasing, and inspecting these products. Application of cost controls, development of cost-reduction methods through management policy and decisions, examination of cost-control techniques for food, labor, and supplies, and emphasis on beverage management control are addressed.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1650 and ACTY 2100.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 3050 - Professional Job Search Strategies


    Extensive investigation of basic elements involved in a job search, including job resume, letter of application, career resources and establishing contacts, and questions and kinesics in the job interview.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and (Textile and Apparel Studies or Food Service Administration Minor).

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3140 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Addresses theories related to early development with special emphasis placed on systems theory. Students will gain an awareness of cognitive, physical and psychosocial development of infants and toddlers within our society. This course will address children’s development from conception (prenatal factors) up to age three.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3150 - Global Ecology of the Family


    Study of families in the global environment, using social construction theory. Includes an examination of the following factors and influences on families: religion, ethnicity, education, economics, socio-political, family structure and dynamics, gender roles, meals/food preferences, access to healthcare, housing and geographic location, mass-media, relationships with other people (friendships, community and networking systems), and issues related to globalization and tribalism. A social constructionist perspective guides explanation of families from a variety of world cultures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3160 - Early Childhood Assessment and Curricula


    Study of developmentally-appropriate methods and tools used to assess young children from infancy through age 5, and of established curricula for early childhood educational programs. Emphasis on inclusive practices in assessment and curriculum development and implementation, and on the role of assessment in the selection and development of curricula.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  FCS 2140 and FCS 3140.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 3170 - Crisis and Resiliency in Families


    Investigation of violence, alcohol and drug misuse/abuse, disasters, incarceration, illness, loss, and death experienced by families. Protective factors; coping strategies; the process of resilience; resiliency; and educational, legal, and treatment interventions are highlighted.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 3180 - Intimate Relationships: Friends, Family, and Marriage


    Exploration of research, literature, and family issues related to formation and maintenance of interpersonal relationships in adolescence and adulthood. Includes study of communication and conflict negotiation strategies for marriage and other relationships.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3200 - Visual Merchandising


    Specific development of display fundamentals in composition, lighting, color, signing, motion, ideas, organization and management, installation, budget, tools, props, materials, mannequins, store planning, point of purchase, exhibits, showrooms, and special promotion.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 1550

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3220 - Fashion Design Studio II


    A study of advanced drafting techniques, including computer-aided designing, employed in the flat pattern method for designing clothing.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 2220

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Textile & Apparel Studies majors only.

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 3260 - History of Fashion


    Survey of the development of costume throughout history and its relationship to contemporary fashion.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3290 - Promotion in the Merchandising Environment


    Communication principles and strategies important to the promotion of fashion products in the merchandising environment.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1260 and MKTG 2500.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 3300 - Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Sciences


    The course provides students with economic, cultural, political, sociological, and psychological perspectives on the creation and evolution of entrepreneurial ventures. It will provide a broad, practice-based experience in the process of creating and managing a small business in family and consumer science professions with a focus on service-based businesses.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS major, junior status, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which fulfills the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 3460 - Nutrition Education and Counseling


    Analysis of the teaching-learning and individual counseling processes for dietetic professionals. Included are interpersonal communications, education skills, interviewing techniques, individual counseling techniques and skills, teaching methods for the delivery of one-on-one instruction as well as to small and large groups and to diverse populations.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  FCS 2600 and FCS 3150 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3510 - Studio II


    Introduces the design of the commercial environments.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2500, FCS 2590, FCS 3500.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 3520 - Professional Practices


    An analysis of the professional procedures and practices used in the interior design industry. A survey of the diversified career opportunities in both residential and commercial fields.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 3510

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 3530 - Introduction to the Construction Environment


    The knowledge and awareness acquired in this course will allow students to better appreciate the importance of the construction environment around us. The course provides a broad view of the legal, social, economic and technical considerations necessary to the effective development of various structures. It exposes the students to global challenges such as increasing population, climatic considerations, energy efficiency in construction environments, functional efficiency of building structures, cost reduction, appropriate materials and appropriate technology.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Interior Design and Industrial Tech:Vocational majors only.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3540 - Lighting for Interiors


    Considers light as an element of design and investigates its role in designing interiors. Material covered will emphasize the practicalities of appropriate fixture location and specification, blueprint reading and budgets.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1570, FCS 2490, FCS 2540 and FCS 2590.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in interior design.

    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3550 - 3D Computer Visualization


    Integrate computer 3D visualization into the design studio ideation process. Students will learn how to construct, work, and design in three-dimensional space. They will create and edit 3D objects and apply rendering, lighting, and material-mapping techniques.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2500 and FCS 3510.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3590 - Studio III


    Continued exploration of the design of commercial environments with an emphasis on medium to large scale office interiors.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 3510

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3600 - Lifespan Nutrition


    This course emphasizes application of nutrition principles to the stages of the life cycle in a cultural context. Skills in assessing and meeting nutrition needs of individuals and families are developed.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 2600

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3650 - Understanding Research in Dietetics


    This course introduces students to basic research design and applied methods used in research relevant to the field of dietetics. It is designed to prepare students to evaluate and use research in dietetics practice and to equip students with the skills necessary to engage in research and scholarly activities as future investigators. Emphasis is on evaluation of research from settings appropriate to the field of dietetics. Critical examination and evaluation of current controversies and issues in nutrition and food will allow students to learn how to analyze professional and layperson literature.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Junior standing in dietetics; FCS 2600 and STAT 3660 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Dietetics.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3680 - Quantity Foods


    Course emphasizes quantity food purchasing techniques, safety and sanitation, and quantity foods preparation in residence hall kitchens, school lunchrooms, and other quantity foods institutions.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1650, FCS 2600.

    Credits: 4 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 3700 - Introduction to Food Systems and Sustainability


    This course examines the practical and ethical aspects of food production, transformation, service, and consumption on social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Major elements that impact the environment such as use of water, air, land, energy, and transportation will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior/senior standing.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 4050 - Travel/Study Seminar


    Student participation in departmentally sponsored travel/study program in U.S. and/or abroad. Written assignments and planned itinerary. Maximum 2 to 3 foreign, 1 to 2 domestic, not to exceed 4 in total.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

  
  • FCS 4130 - Later Life Family Relationships


    The study of family relationships and social roles of people in later life families. Exploration of issues related to the post-parental and aging family system and implications for the development of practice and policy.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 3180 or approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Child and Family Development, Family Studies: Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education, Family Life Education, Family Studies, Home Economics: Secondary Education.

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4150 - Effective Parenting


    Study of the relationships between the child, the child’s development, the process of parental development, school, and family relationships. Special attention to systems theory as it applies to the family.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 2140 and FCS 3180.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to senior standing.

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
  
  • FCS 4190 - Teaching Family Life Education


    This course reinforces family life education (FLE) principles and concepts in conjunction with planning, implementing, and evaluating FLE curriculum and programs. Emphasis is placed on developing a sensitivity to diverse personal and community values and a pluralistic understanding of families.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1010, FCS 2090, FCS 2100, FCS 2140 or equivalent, FCS 3150 and FCS 3180, (a minimum grade of “C” is required), and 100+ hours.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 4220 - Product Development


    The study of garment manufacturing, including the decision making involved in producing apparel.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  88 credit hours or more and FCS 1260 and FCS 2200 and (either FCS 2260 or FCS 2220).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Textile & Apparel Studies majors only.

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 4240 - Apparel Line Development


    Development of apparel line from concept to completion, including analysis of fit, cost, quality, and performance. Exploration of textile materials, construction methods, grading, and specifications.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2240, FCS 2300 and FCS 3220.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in textile & apparel studies: fashion design, textile & apparel studies: product development, or fashion merchandising and design: design and development.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4290 - Internship


    Off-campus, supervised experience. Specific sections per area of interest.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department junior or senior; FCS 2020 with a grade of “C” or better; departmental approval required.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
  
  • FCS 4300 - Merchandising Seminar


    Capstone course for TEX majors. Students will integrate and apply principles and theories from textile and apparel, marketing and management courses to the contemporary fashion merchandising environment.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1260, FCS 2260, and MKTG 2500, MGMT 3000.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 4510 - Studio IV


    In this course each interior design student will continue investigating the design of business/commercial interiors with the first phase of a thesis project. The primary emphasis of this course will be the development of a programming document that is an organized presentation of information pertinent to the selected project. The programming document will include a summary of existing research related to the student’s topic. This course will fulfill the University’s Baccalaureate writing requirement for interior design students.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 3590

    Credits: 4 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4590 - Studio V


    Capstone course in investigation and execution of special problems and projects in the field of interior design.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 4510

    Credits: 4 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4600 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    A focus on the development of individual nutrition care plans using the techniques of the Nutrition Care Process: assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation and monitoring. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) will be discussed for selected disorders. Drug-nutrient interactions and associated medical terminology are also discussed. Case studies allowing integration of MNT principles are a prominent feature of the course.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Senior standing in dietetics; FCS 3600, FCS 3650, BIOS 2400 and CHEM 3550 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites. Corequisite: FCS 4630.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Dietetics.

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4610 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    This course is a continuation of FCS 4600 and examines the Medical Nutrition Therapy for disorders of the liver, biliary, renal, cardiovascular, endocrine, and pulmonary systems. HIV/AIDS, critical care, and eating disorders are also discussed. Case studies allowing integration of MNT principles are a prominent feature of the course.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 4600. Corequisite: FCS 4640.

    Credits: 4 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4620 - Community Nutrition


    This course will utilize online technology to engage students in a study of the structure of community nutrition programs including the roles of government, health care, economics, and public policy.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 2600 and FCS 3600.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4630 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory I


    Skill development in nutritional assessment via performing anthropometric measurements, biochemical analysis, physical exam, and diet history. Nutrition counseling and interviewing, as well as documentation and charting are also discussed. Students are also introduced to parenteral and enteral products, practice calculating individual formulations, and become familiar with feeding tubes, pumps, and catheter care.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: FCS 4600.

    Credits: 1 hour

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4640 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory II


    A focus on further development and application of skills needed for Medical Nutrition Therapy of liver and gallbladder disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, cancer, stress/hypermetabolism, eating disorders and weight management.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: FCS 4610.

    Credits: 1 hour

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4660 - Institutional Management


    Study and application of multiple systems involved in the management of food service operations in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Senior standing in dietetics or foodservice administration and FCS 3680 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Dietetics.

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4670 - Professional Issues in Dietetics


    This course will acquaint senior dietetic students with concepts and skills important to professional life. It will allow students to integrate knowledge and theory of nutrition, food, management, communication skills, and social and behavioral sciences necessary to support quality dietetics practice. This course will also allow students to develop a perspective in dealing with issues such as professional ethics and how to function as a member of the health care team. Current public policy and health care reimbursement issues as they influence dietetics practice and the role of registered dietitian in the U.S. health care system will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Senior standing in dietetics; Phil 3340, FCS 3600, and FCS 3650 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Dietetics.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4680 - Advanced and Experimental Foods


    Understanding the physical and chemical properties of foods by use of objective and subjective testing methods. This course is approved as a writing intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Senior standing in dietetics; FCS 1650, FCS 2600, FCS 3650 and CHEM 3700/3710 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 4 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FCS 4690 - Nutrient Metabolism


    This course builds on basic concepts of biochemistry to explore the structure, function, and metabolism of nutrients in the human body. Topics include energy metabolism, function and regulation of enzymes and coenzymes, and the cellular environment as it relates to metabolism of nutrients.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Senior standing in dietetics; CHEM 3550 and FCS 3600 with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Dietetics.

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FCS 4700 - Food and Beverage Systems


    This course emphasizes the food and beverage concepts essential to all hospitality managers. Areas such as beverage operations, food-production systems, food-service and delivery systems are studied. Methods for identification, management and control of those beverages used in the hospitality industry are discussed. The course will include lectures and tastings of actual product, beverage service methods, spirits identification and production, legal liabilities, service methods and controls. Responsible alcohol service - personal and professional - is emphasized. The National Restaurant Association ServSafe program is utilized and students have the opportunity to gain their ServSafe certification (responsible alcohol training) by successfully completing the national certification exam.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 1650, FCS 2700 and Senior standing.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 4720 - Farm to Table and Sustainability


    This course focuses on improving the ways we meet the need for increased food production across America. Coursework will include how the vitality of America’s communities is bound to the successes and failures of its farmers. Agricultural and operation issues address the delivery of fresh, local food and how the lives of farmers and communities have changed as we work to create healthy soil, healthy animals, and healthy food. In the context of federal policy the course examines growing competition from abroad, public misconceptions regarding government subsidies, the dangers of environmental damage and genetically modified crops, and the myths of modern economics are addressed.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 4740 - Global Food Systems and Sustainability


    This course is designed to equip students with a basic macro-level understanding of the global food system and challenges to creating a more sustainable system. Topics covered include food production, transformation, distribution, marketing/retain, and consumption as well as food system impact on natural resources, social justice issues, diet and health, and social movements. Policy decisions and regulations to achieve societal goals will also be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 5100 - Teaching Sexuality Education


    Teaching Sexuality Education is designed as a teaching methods course to prepare family life educators, secondary education instructors, and other human service professionals for the implementation of sexuality education in school-base curricula and/or in a variety of community settings.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 5200 - Insurance Education Seminar


    Fundamental principles of consumer insurance; overview of insurance availability; family insurance issues involving automobiles and homes (property and casualty insurance); methods of teaching insurance education in diverse curricula, review and analysis of insurance policies; and careers in insurance and the insurance industry. Variable credit: research in insurance education.

    Credits: 1 to 2 hours

  
  • FCS 5220 - Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences


    A study of the current issues impacting the areas of study in Family and Consumer Sciences: dietetics and human nutrition, family life education and family and consumer sciences, textile and apparel technology, or career and technical education. Students may elect up to six (6) hours if topics vary. Topics to be announced.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Seniors and graduate students only.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
  
  • FCS 5240 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress


    Study of dress and adornment in human interaction. Considers the body in social and cultural contexts, dress in various stages of human development and in individual and group behavior. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to dress-related research.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 5250 - The Adolescent in Development


    The study of individuals between 10 and 22 years of age, the changes that characterize these years, and the role of the family and school in supporting and enhancing development.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 5340 - Consumer Behavior in the Fashion Environment


    This course is designed to give students an overview of the important topics in consumer behavior research and practice as they relate to the fashion/retail environment.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Junior or Senior status or graduate level.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Textile and Apparel Studies majors, Textile and Apparel Studies: Production majors or Family and Consumer Science (masters).

    When Offered: Fall of even years
  
  • FCS 5350 - Communication Skills for Working with Families Across the Lifespan


    Laboratory study designed to develop interpersonal helping skills in delivery of family life education. The location of family life education within the range of helping professions is examined.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate student or undergraduate with 100+ hours.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5440 - Global Aspects of the Fashion Industry


    The course addresses issues facing fashion-related businesses in global markets, including ethical, economic, political, socio-cultural and professional aspects of working in a globally connected industry.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Junior or Senior standing or graduate level.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: This course is restricted to Textile and Apparel Studies majors, Textile and Apparel Studies: Production majors or Family and Consumer Science (masters).

    When Offered: Fall of odd years.
  
  • FCS 5500 - Raising Children in Contemporary Society


    This course examines contemporary societal factors that influence children and parenting.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate student or undergraduate with 100+ hours.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5510 - Families and Hospitalization I


    This course introduces students to aspects of hospital and medical interventions as they affect children and their families, and the role of child life specialists in making health care experiences positive ones.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5520 - Families and Hospitalization II


    This course builds on theories and skills learned in Families and Hospitalization I, with emphasis on interventions and techniques used regularly by child life specialists. In addition, content will focus on professionalism, the process of certification as a child life specialist, and the field of child life in preparation for a successful practicum/internship.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 5510 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5530 - Advanced Child Life Practice


    This course addresses advanced practices in child life, such as administering a child life program. facilitating support groups, and pain management strategies used in pediatrics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 5510 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5650 - Problems in Nutrition


    A discussion of current problems in nutrition. Not open to dietetics majors.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 2600 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Summer
  
  • FCS 5680 - Gender, Culture, and Families


    Study of the implications of gender and cultural orientation for family, work, social interactions and therapeutic interventions. Includes an examination of sexism and racism in the media, advertising, educational institutions, and social policies.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate or undergraduate with 100+ hours.

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring, Summer I or Summer II
  
  • FCS 5750 - Administration of Child Development Centers


    Examination of day care and preschool regulations and/or requirements, and knowledge of administrative materials and duties in providing optimum growth for young children. Includes management, planning, and organizing child development centers.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Cross-Listed: ED 5750
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 5900 - Project/Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Directed independent project in specialized curricula within Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • FCS 5980 - Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Directed independent advanced study in subject matter area not otherwise treated in departmental courses.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval required prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • FIN 1010 - Personal Finance


    Designed to enable a student to make informed financial decisions. The course includes management of income, savings, and investments. Various types of consumer debt are covered, including credit cards, car loans, and student loans. The course also covers personal income taxes, real estate purchases and mortgages, insurance, retirement planning, and estate planning.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FIN 2420 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    This course provides an understanding of the financial decision-making process facing entrepreneurs in small business firms. The course is conducted on a lecture-case discussion basis. Among the topical areas covered are the following: Financial sources available, working capital management, capital budgeting, assessment of risk and valuation techniques. These and other areas are treated from the viewpoint of the entrepreneur in a small business setting.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FIN 3100 - Introduction to Financial Markets


    A survey of financial markets and intermediaries with emphasis on their structure, social justification, and current status. This course provides additional background for advanced study in finance and a practical foundation for those students interested in an exposure to the financial system.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3200 - Business Finance


    Presents a basis for understanding the financial management function of the business enterprise. Considers financial principles and techniques essential for planning and controlling profitability and liquidity of assets, planning capital structure and cost of capital, and utilizing financial instruments and institutions for capital raising.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ACTY 2100 and (STAT 2160 or STAT 3660 or MATH 2160 or MATH 3660 or IEE 2610), or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3300 - Real Estate Fundamentals


    Supplies the basis for comprehension of the basic economic characteristics and the organization and techniques used in the real estate business. Treats real estate resources, marketing, financing, valuation, and trends.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3310 - Real Estate Finance


    Considers the field of real estate finance from the viewpoint of sources of funds, various real estate contracts, valuation techniques, appraisals of residential and income properties and the various aspects of risk analysis in real estate.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3350 - Small Business Finance


    This course provides an understanding of the financial decision-making process facing entrepreneurs in small business firms. Among the topics covered are financial resources available, working capital management, capital budgeting, assessment of risk and valuation techniques. Topics are treated from the viewpoint of the entrepreneur in a small business setting.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Fall
  
  • FIN 3360 - Funding New and Growing Ventures


    This course focuses on how entrepreneurs obtain the financing necessary to launch and develop a venture. Students will incorporate a life cycle approach in their analysis and study the financing needs and options for entrepreneurs in the initial development, start-up, rapid growth, and maturity stages of a venture. The concepts and theories underlying the financing decision of entrepreneurial enterprises will be studied, and students will learn how the theory can be applied in practice. The course format includes both lecture and cases.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    When Offered: Spring
  
  • FIN 3410 - eFinance


    The global electronic marketplace is causing a dramatic change in financial practices. Thus, it is necessary to understand the implications of these changes on the economic structure of financial markets and more specifically how these changes are affecting all areas of finance: corporate, investments, markets and institutions, international, personal financial planning, insurance and real estate. This course provides a framework for meeting the challenges posed by this new technology. Students demonstrate proficiency through technology-related projects, exams and team presentations.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3450 - Computer Applications in Finance


    Apply commonly used computer software and data systems to finance. Examples of the computer software used are Excel, Expo, Minitab, SAS, and Word. Financial information is obtained from websites or financial databases such as Compustat and CRSP. Some of the finance problems studied are creating cash budgets and loan amortization tables, estimating beta and forecasting financial needs. Students demonstrate computer proficiency through projects, exams and team presentations.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3510 - Investment Analysis


    A survey of the securities markets from the viewpoint of the novice investor. This course includes a study of market operations, trading techniques, special investment vehicles such as options and warrants, and a consideration of the investment objectives and practices of institutional investors. Prerequisite:

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3600 - Risk and Insurance


    A comprehensive course that considers the nature and orientation of insurance risks and their management. Major business and personal risks are analyzed and their insurance treatment evaluated, as are the functional aspects of insurer operations. The impact of insurance on public policy is also considered.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3710 - Personal Financial Planning


    This course covers the various elements of the financial planning process. Topics include Risk Management, Investment Planning, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning and Estate Planning, as well as technological innovations in the financial services industry.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3720 - Estate Planning


    The course examines legal, financial and practical considerations in the creation, management and conservation of an estate. Various types of property interests (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, community property) are reviewed. The use of revocable and irrevocable trusts, gifts, powers of attorneys, retirement and custodial accounts are discussed. The influence of federal estate and gift and state taxation rules on estate planning techniques is examined.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 3730 - Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits


    This course covers all the major retirement-related issues. Retirement plan design, social security, Medicare and similar plans are studied. In addition, group life, health, and disability insurance, non-qualified deferred compensation, and other commonly-provided employee plans are examined.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

  
  • FIN 4120 - Global Financial Markets


    This course covers the functions and operations of global financial markets. Securities markets, along with commercial and investment banking, will be studied. Consideration will be given to issues in international debt, equity, and derivative securities markets. Policy implications for investors as well as corporations and governments are included.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: FIN 3100 and FIN 3200.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.

 

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