Family and Consumer Sciences

FCS 111. Interior Design Matters (3)

This course is an introduction to the profession of interior design. Students will be introduced to the interior design process, basic interior design vocabulary and various presentation skills and techniques. Professional practices, responsibilities in health, safety, and welfare of the public, trade resources, and the value of design organizations will be discussed. Provides a survey of the interdisciplinary design professions and their impact on global culture and human behavior. Students will understand the rich history and diversity of human knowledge, discourse and achievements of their own and other cultures as they are expressed in the arts, literatures, religions, and philosophy. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

FCS 113. Interior Design Communication I (3)

Recommended Preparatory: ART 124A and ART 141. This course introduces students to the basic principles of three-dimensional and spatial representation and communication. Since architecture and interior design rely on representation and clear communication as a medium between the designed artifact and the built artifact, design communication is essential to relaying ideas and exploring design processes. This course provides students a foundation for acquiring skills that will help them communicate their ideas and represent their projects. 6 hours per week.

FCS 120. Adulting: Managing Your Resources (3)

This course prepares students with skills to live independently and function effectively with understanding and using various resources in the increasingly diverse environment. Students learn concepts and techniques to improve self-understanding and self-management that reflect goal setting, decision making, problem solving, time, health, stress and money management. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (IC)

FCS 150/L. Apparel Construction I and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: FCS 150L. Fundamental principles and terminology of clothing construction, with emphasis on the interrelationship of fiber, fabric, construction techniques, fit and care. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.

FCS 160. Introductory Textiles (3)

Lecture-discussion course presenting an introductory analysis of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, dyestuffs and finishes as they relate to the selection of end-use products. Emphasis given to textiles in apparel and interiors.

FCS 170. Creative Expression in Family and Consumer Sciences (2)

Develops awareness of the relationships between creative expression and the quality of life in the family unit.

FCS 171. Creative Expression in Fashion (3)

This course embodies the fashion design process from inspiration through design. Terminology in fashion design and fashion factors in apparel industry will be recognized. Students will create a designer’s portfolio by utilizing design elements and principles as they pertain to fashion. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.)

FCS 201/L. Introductory Food Science and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: FCS 201L. Introduction to the chemical, physical and nutritional properties of foods and changes that occur during processing and storage. Methods currently used in food preparation are emphasized. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.

FCS 207. Nutrition for Life (3)

Basics of sensible and safe food choices related to the science of nutrition. Achievement and maintenance of nutritional well-being throughout life as influenced by social, cultural, economic and environmental conditions. Credit not allowed for both FCS 207 and HSCI 337. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (IC)

FCS 210. History of Interiors and Architecture I (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 113, FCS 114/L. Study of architecture and interiors from antiquity to the Victorian period.

FCS 211. Interior Design Studio I (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 113 and FCS 114/L. Foundation studio course, explores the fundamentals of interior design including the design process, principles and elements. Investigates problem-solving techniques through a variety of small-scale two and three-dimensional projects. Introduces critical thinking, analysis and communicating volumetrically. Includes creative problem-solving, process drawing, quick sketching and rendering, and model-making. Provides exposure to green design and team design. 6 hours of studio per week.

FCS 213/L. Interior Design Communication II and Lab (1/2)

Prerequisite: FCS 113. Corequisite FCS 213L. Students will use the design vocabulary learned in FCS 113 Communication I to explore design ideas. Fundamental skill development in space planning for interiors, understanding function, human factors, user experience and aesthetics. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling and visualization, Building Information Modeling (BIM), computer-aided graphics, image manipulation and digital media processes. 1 hour lecture, two 3-hour labs per week.

FCS 214/L. Interior Design Materials, Standards and Specifications and Lab (1/2)

Prerequisites: FCS 113, FCS 114/L, FCS 160; Corequisite: FCS 214L. Study of material applications, practices, standards and specifications used in the design and construction of interior environments including sustainability and testing. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab per week.

FCS 217. Interior Design Studio II (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 211. Interior Design Studio II builds on knowledge from FCS 211 Interior Design Studio I with three-dimensional design, developing individually defined spaces into more complex spatial organizations. An introduction to space planning, behavioral factors of space, and proxemics as they apply to the layout and planning of interior environments. This studio questions how culture is represented globally and how those representations can affect a design project that deals with assumptions on how we live as a society. 6 hours of studio per week.

FCS 232. Individual and Family Development (3)

Relationships and adjustments during the normal stages of family living.

FCS 234. The Child in the Family and Community (3)

Dynamics of children’s relationships with their families and others throughout their development and with various contexts. Lecture-discussion.

FCS 250/L. Apparel Construction II and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 250L. Theory and application of pattern alteration, fitting, advanced construction techniques; analysis of fabrics used in fashion apparel. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.

FCS 253. Introduction to Fashion (3)

Introduction to various fashion topics such as fashion principles, innovations and business. Emphasis is placed on the structure and functioning of the fashion industry and its career opportunities. Students who have taken FCS 255 will not receive credit for FCS 253. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences.)

FCS 256. Global Fashion Production (3)

Analysis of the U.S. fashion and textile markets within an international context. The focus is the why and the how global sourcing of fashion and textiles takes place in today’s fashion production. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences.)

FCS 257. Fashion Merchandising Basics and Principles (3)

This course will provide essential concepts, procedures and practices to make decisions for merchandise planning for fashion companies. Calculations and interpretations of figures related to the many factors that produce sales and ultimately profit in fashion business will be discussed.

FCS 260. Textiles: Daily Use (3)

Study of textile products for apparel, home interiors and technical merchandise from consumer perspectives. Case studies will focus on the research of consumer requirements for various textile products in selection and care to satisfy the daily use. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.)

FCS 271/L. Styling and Personal Appearance and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 171. Corequisite: FCS 271L. Study of principles in fashion and personal styling and related practices. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour studio.

FCS 277/L. Fashion CAD and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: FCS 277L. This course discusses the essential concepts, practices and procedures for the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software for textile, fashion design and visual merchandising. 2 hours lecture; one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 300. Family and Community Services (3)

In-depth study of various types of family service agencies (local/state/federal, nonprofit/for-profit) and the services they provide to families in the community.

FCS 301. Food Science and Technology (3)

Prerequisites: BIOL 215/L; CHEM 235/L; FCS 201/L. Study of the physical and chemical changes occurring in food during commercial operations and the principles and technical process involved in the production, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of foods. Control and utilization of microorganisms in food, food laws and regulations, and the influence of processing on nutritional quality of foods are discussed.

FCS 302. Food Product Development (2)

Prerequisite: FCS 301. This course introduces students to the role of food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing and sensory evaluation in the process of developing new food products. This course provides students the opportunity to develop basic skills and gain experience in the theory and practice of developing food products. 6 hours lab per week.

FCS 304. Food Service Production (2)

Prerequisite: FCS 301. Overview of Food Service operations including menu development, procurement, production, distribution and services, in addition to food safety and sanitation, facility planning and food sustainability.

FCS 306. Food Safety and Quality Assurance (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 301. This course introduces students to basic food safety and quality assurance concepts along with their applications to the food supply. This course overviews food quality and safety systems including Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

FCS 307. Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients (3)

Prerequisites: BIOL 281, CHEM 235/L and FCS 207: passing grade of “C” or better in each. Role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins in human nutrition. Nutritional requirements during the various stages of life cycle.

FCS 308. Advanced Nutrition Micronutrients (3-3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 365 and CHEM 365L with a passing grade of “C” or better; Corequisite: FCS 307. The role of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals in human nutrition, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, and major biological, physiological and metabolic roles. Emphasis is placed on interactions and interrelationships of the nutrients at the organism and cellular levels.

FCS 311. Interior Design Studio III (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 217, ART 124A, ART 141, ART 230. Intermediate-level studio, focuses on systems design. Explores problem identification, research, functional analysis, programming methods and space planning theory. Investigates codes and the integration of building systems. Includes theories of circulation, systems, application of ergonomics, ADA, building codes, ceiling systems, and specifications. Typical projects may include medium-scale work, retail and exhibition spaces. Extends analytical and strategic thinking. 6 hours of studio per week.

FCS 312/L. Lighting and Mechanical Systems and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 211, FCS 213/L, and FCS 214/L; Corequisite: FCS 312L. Principles of lighting and electrical systems, thermal control systems and ancillary services applied to residential and commercial design. Lab involves design of lighting systems and an understanding of mechanical systems for residential and commercial applications. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour studio.

FCS 314/L. Building Codes, Systems and Detailing for Interior Design and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 211, FCS 213/L, FCS 214/L. Corequisite: FCS 314L. Students are introduced to basic elements of construction and building systems, including power distribution systems, mechanical systems, energy management, ceiling systems, flooring systems and the impact of local building codes on the interior design process. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between interior design ideas and the construction methods. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 315. Housing: Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream? (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines current issues and problems in housing and their impact on individuals and families. Concepts from Family and Consumer Sciences, law, economics, design, government, and the natural and social sciences are applied to the housing situation in an effort to explore problems and develop strategies for coping in difficult times. (Available for General Education, B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning or E Lifelong Learning.) (WI)

FCS 316. Interior Design Communication III (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 213/L and ART 124A. Students will use the design vocabulary learned in FCS 213/L Communication II to explore design ideas. Fundamental skill development in space planning for interiors, understanding function, human factors, user experience and aesthetics. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling and visualization, BIM, computer-aided graphics, image manipulation and digital media processes. 6 hours per week.

FCS 317. Interior Design Studio IV (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 311. An advanced studio that focuses on problem-solving skills related to collaborative design. The course further develops concept writing, process drawing, space planning, design development, detailing and green design understanding. Typical projects may include medium-scale healthcare and socially conscious design/service-based learning for nonprofits. The studio elaborates on group dynamics, conflict resolution and effective teamwork. 6 hours of studio per week.

FCS 318. Environmental Psychology for Interior Design (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Environmental psychology for interior design offers a framework from which we can further study the interaction between people and the spaces they inhabit. Students will learn about foundational theories and a variety of research methods for understanding human behavior, explore human responses to various types of environmental conditions, and strengthen their understanding of the impact of interior design on contemporary society. Human responses to lighting, color, space, scale, proportions, acoustics, and materials are studied, enabling the designer to create spaces and experiences that maximize user experience. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences.) (WI)

FCS 320. Family Resource Management (3)

Management theory applied to the family. Emphasis on clarifying values, setting goals, decision making and allocating resources as they relate to individual and family choice across the lifespan. Such skills as communication, time management, team building and stress management are developed.

FCS 321/L. Contemporary Issues in Foods and Nutrition and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 207 or HSCI 337. Corequisite: FCS 321L. Examination of contemporary issues in food and nutrition. Analysis, discussion and evaluation of the socioeconomic, political, environmental, ethical and cultural factors that shape food and nutrition systems and behavior across individuals, groups, and nations. Software are used to evaluate the nutritional value and economic viability of meal plans and food systems. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour of lab activity required per week.

FCS 322/L. Equipment I and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: FCS 322L. Principles of electricity and gas; materials, physical structures, safety and economic factors of household appliances; use and care of appliances; and kitchen planning. 2 hours lecture; one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 323. Family and Individual Money Management (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Management decisions related to the allocation of family income during various stages in the family cycle. (Available for General Education, B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning or E Lifelong Learning.) (IC) (WI)

FCS 324. Consumer Rights, Issues, and Problems (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the Lower Division writing requirement. Economic principles as they apply to consumer situations, and the consumer’s relation to the American and world economy. An emphasis is placed on consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer fraud and protection, and decision making in the marketplace. The roles and responsibilities of public and private consumer protection agencies are evaluated. (Available for General Education, B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning or E Lifelong Learning.) (IC) (WI)

FCS 330. Child Growth and Development I (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Principles of child growth and development. Observation of group activities involving children. Additional hours as assigned or arranged. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (IC) (WI)

FCS 335. Prenatal and Infant Development (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of development in the physical, motor, intellectual, social and emotional areas, and constitutional and environmental factors that influence the direction and scope of development.

FCS 340. Marriage and Family Relations (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships of courtship, marriage and family living, and the importance of these relationships in solving current issues concerning the quality of family life. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences or E Lifelong Learning.) (IC) (WI)

FCS 350. Fashion Marketing (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 253. This course discusses contemporary fashion marketing philosophies and practices as they are used for the advertising, selling and distribution of goods through brick-and-mortar stores, the Internet and other electronic media.

FCS 352. History of Textiles and Apparel (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Study of the historical development of modern dress.

FCS 354. Functional Fashion (3)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Study of fashion products for their function and performance for all ages. Research and problem solving in a specialized area of fashion design, such as fashion products which provide easy access dressing solutions for independent and assisted dressing.

FCS 356/L. Analysis and Evaluation of Apparel Quality and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 160. Corequisite: FCS 356L. Analysis of the quality of design, materials and construction techniques used in commercially produced apparel and accessories. Comparison of manufacturing processes, concepts of sizing, and principles of fit and pricing in relation to the target consumer in various markets. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour activity per week.

FCS 357. Apparel and Human Behavior (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intercultural study of dress in relation to personal characteristics and societal patterns. The course will explore historic and contemporary issues in apparel consumption and apparel behavior in diverse cultures and their relationship to social, psychological, and economic and social equity. Students who have taken FCS 353 will not receive credit for FCS 357. (Available for General Education, D1 Social Sciences.) (WI)

FCS 360/L. Textiles and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 160. Corequisite: FCS 360L. Sources and properties of textile fibers, fabric characteristics as related to selection, use and care. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 361. Textiles: Function and Innovation (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 160. This intermediate course underscores the product characteristics, functional requirements, innovative technology and end-use applications of functional and innovative textiles. Students can explore the current and emerging technologies used in technical textiles such as medical textiles, geotextiles, sports textiles, smart textiles, automotive textiles and protective textiles.

FCS 371/L. Apparel Design: Flat Pattern and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 371L. Principles of flat pattern design and their application in patternmaking. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 377. Fashion Show Production (3)

Study of the planning and presenting of professional fashion shows. Students will discuss the process and techniques of fashion show production and participate in the organization of a professional fashion show.

FCS 380. Family and Consumer Sciences Foundations and Research (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Historical and philosophical background, current issues and analysis of research in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.

FCS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

Experimental courses in Family and Consumer Sciences with course content to be determined.

FCS 400. Food Chemistry (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 301. Corequisites: FCS 401/L. This course is a study of the molecular reactions, structure and properties of basic food constituents and their chemical and biochemical changes that influence the texture, color, flavor, odor, stability and nutritional quality of food. Recent findings in food research are also evaluated and interpreted.

FCS 401/L. Food Analysis and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 301. Corequisites: FCS 400 and FCS 401L. This course is a study of the chemical and instrumental methods used to identify and quantify food components and nutrients important for food processing and nutritional value. Recent findings in food research are also evaluated and interpreted. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 402. Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 308 with a passing grade of “C” or better. This is the first in a 2-course sequence in medical nutrition therapy, and includes assessment of nutritional status, nutrition care process, nutritional genomics, pathophysiology, and medical and nutritional management through the lifespan for gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, neurologic disorders, and psychiatric and cognitive disorders. The nutritional care process terminology and medical terminology will be addressed.

FCS 403. Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 402. This course is a continuation of FCS 402—Medical Nutrition Therapy I, and includes pathophysiology, medical and nutritional management through the lifespan for neurological, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, neoplastic and rheumatic diseases, in addition to sepsis and trauma, HIV, cancer, and food allergies and intolerance.

FCS 404/L. Food Service System Management and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 321/L. Pre/Corequisite: FCS 304; Corequisite: FCS 404L. Overview of food service system management which includes human resources, finances and materials, marketing products and services, purchasing, quantity food production management, quality improvement, accounting and financial management of food service operations. May be repeated once for credit.

FCS 405. Drug Nutrient Interactions (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 308. This course is a study of metabolic interactions between various drugs and nutrients. Drug-induced alterations in absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion of drugs and nutrients are discussed. The pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics of various drugs are examined. A review of the effect of nutritional status on drug disposition as well as the influence of medications on nutritional status is included. Drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions that are relevant to various stages of the life cycle and specific patients, groups or conditions are discussed. A description of interactions involving Enteral and Parenteral nutrition and infused drugs is included.

FCS 408. Community Nutrition (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 307; SED 525HE. Community nutrition studies the nutrition programs that relate the science of nutrition to the improvement, maintenance and promotion of the health status of individuals and groups, including those from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Community organization, program planning, funding and evaluation of nutrition methods and current issues are studied. Some sections may offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. Check SOLAR for the CS Designation.

FCS 410. History of Interiors and Architecture II (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, ART 315. The study of architecture and interiors from post-Victorian to the present.

FCS 411. Interior Design Studio V (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 317. Advanced studio. This course develops programming and client issues through complex topics with professional documentation, a focus on green design and advanced problem solving. Typical projects may include competition scenarios from varied sources. 6 hours of studio per week.

FCS 412. Organization of Interior Design Practice (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, ART 315. Focus on current concepts and activities of professional practice, including professional roles, managerial practices, service delivery systems and ethics. Review and synthesis of research and professional literature pertinent to the practice of interior design. Some portions of this course are taught online.

FCS 413/L. Construction Documents and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 213/L. Graphic conventions and the organization of working drawings are studied through a comprehensive project. A brief survey of the legal nature and scope of the construction document package (contractual agreements, conditions, drawings, modifications and specifications) is presented. 5 hours per week.

FCS 414. Senior Comprehensive Interior Design Studio (3-3)

Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, FCS 312/L, FCS 314/L, FCS 316, FCS 411. Advanced study in interior design, with emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to specialized interior settings. Students are required to conceptualize and generate the interior design for a particular setting, including the graphic presentation of the design solution. 9 hours of studio per week.

FCS 415. Pre-Thesis Interior Design Seminar (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 317. Through directed study and research, students develop a project proposal for their senior thesis project. The course deals with the main components of the Interior design thesis project: program development, conceptual thesis, site analysis, and generative strategies. Through weekly meetings and seminars, students discuss their research as it progresses to a final senior thesis project proposal. This course focuses on pre-design phases for the undergraduate senior thesis project. Content may include project proposals, comprehensive research, programming, codes analysis, project management, site analysis, building identification and other pre-design issues. The course stresses the importance of pre-design work in the overall design process, with emphasis on current periodicals, references and literature.

FCS 420. Critical Issues in Family Resource Management (3)

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Application of management theory and concepts to managing families, with emphasis on case study analyses, personal examination and problem solving. Issues include conflict resolution, balancing work and family, and working with at-risk families. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 422. Family Financial Counseling (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 323 or instructor consent. Exploration of the components of financial counseling with a focus on counseling strategies, the communication process and listening skills. Students will examine problem solving and intervention strategies as they relate to budgeting, debt reduction, collection policies and practices, bankruptcy and government assistance programs. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 423. Analysis of Family Economic Issues (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 323. A study of family financial management as affected by the economic, political and social environments. Analysis of public policy as it relates to retirement, healthcare, housing and poverty. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 424. Aging and Resource Management (3)

Evaluate resource allocation during the late phases of the individual and family life cycle. Learn about retirement planning and alternative life styles for aging and older adults. Analyze government, community, and private resources relative to benefits useful to this age group. Seminar format. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 426. Issues of Contemporary and Future Families (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 232 or FCS 330 or FCS 340, or senior or graduate standing. Focuses on current trends in home and family life and the impact that these issues have on future generations. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 428. Corporate Consumer Affairs (3)

Prerequisites: BLAW 280; ENGL 205; FCS 324. A capstone course in Customer Relations Management (CRM). The course specializes in customer care and customer relations management. Emphasis is placed on CRM technology, communication systems and regulations. Product recalls and safety issues are covered in-depth. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 429. Family and Consumer Public Policy (3)

Exploration of the reciprocal influences between families and consumer functioning and public policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis is placed on the process of policy formation, implementation, evaluation and advocacy from a family and consumer perspective. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 431. Child and Family Assessment (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Application of human developmental theories to the assessment of children and families. Students also participate in a lab experience at the Child and Family Studies Laboratory. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 431L. Child and Family Assessment Lab (1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Application of child and family assessments in the Child and Family Studies Laboratory. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours per week.

FCS 432. Family Theories (3)

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 340. Review of theoretical and philosophical perspectives used in the study of families, including assumptions, values, propositions and applications. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 433. Administration of Children’s Programs (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Administrative philosophy and functions of children’s programs. Staff organization, program management and facilities planning appropriate to the developmental needs of the child and family. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 434. Supervision of Child Development Personnel (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 433; Restricted to seniors. Seminar on issues and approaches to leading and supervising individuals/teams in settings involving young children. Required for Child Development Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 435. Advanced Topics in Administration of Children’s Programs (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 433; Admission restricted to seniors. Seminar on trends, issues and new developments in administering programs for children and families. Required for Child Development Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 436. Parental Development (3)

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Study of the parent’s role as a facilitator, emphasizing different parenting styles and their effects, as well as appropriate parent and child interactions. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 438. Adolescents in the Family Context (3)

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Developmental changes and challenges of adolescents and their families as they deal with current societal issues (e.g., autonomy sexuality, parent-adolescent communication, values), in particular pregnancy and adolescents as parents. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 441. Human Sexuality (3)

Provides biological, sociological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Principles of sexual therapy. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 451. Branding in Fashion (3-3)

Prerequisites: FCS 253; Senior or graduate standing. A study of fashion branding including its development, management and communications in global and digital contexts. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for credit.

FCS 453/L. Fashion Promotion and Visual Merchandising and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: FCS 253 or graduate standing. Corequisite: FCS 453L. Study of principles in fashion promotion and visual presentation for commercial purposes. Lab involves fashion retail store analysis and window display projects for applications of the principles. 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 457. Fashion Retail Buying and Merchandising (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 257 and FCS 350; senior or graduate status. In-depth study and application of the concepts involved in planning, buying and merchandising for fashion retail business. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 460/L. Textiles: Testing and Evaluation and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 160 and FCS 253; Senior or graduate status. Corequisite: FCS 460L. Quality assessment of textile products. Independent laboratory analysis of textile products for end-use performance and compliance with industry and government standards. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour lab per week.

FCS 461. Textiles: Dyeing and Printing (3)

Prerequisites: FCS 360/L. Senior or graduate status. Recommended Preparatory for Option A and B Students: CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L, or CHEM 110 and CHEM 110L. In depth study of commercial dyeing, printing and other coloring methods/techniques on textiles. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 463. Textiles: Product Development (3)

Prerequisites FCS 360/L, FCS 361, FCS 460/L and FCS 461. Senior or graduate status. Through the understanding of textile product development from planning, creation, production, merchandising, evaluation, and distribution to consumption, students will develop an ability to plan for new textile products or renovate existing ones to meet the market needs for apparel, home, and technical textiles. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 471/L. Apparel Design: Draping and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 471L. Fundamental principles and techniques of designing clothing by the draping method. Theory of design as applied to draping. Emphasis placed on the interrelation of fabrics, design and form. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 472/L. Apparel Design: Computer Aided Design and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 371/L. Corequisite: FCS 472L. Exploration of computer-aided apparel design software applications using the theoretical concepts of apparel design. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.

FCS 475/L. Fashion Development and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 160, FCS 253; Senior or graduate standing. Corequisite: FCS 475L. This course will explain fashion products from conception through wholesale distribution. Topics about existing and potential markets, sources of inspiration, procurement of materials, manufacturing technology, costing, production scheduling, pricing, merchandising, promotion and distribution at the wholesale level will be discussed. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour lab per week.

FCS 476. Studio Problems in Apparel Design (3-3)

Prerequisites: FCS 371/L, FCS 471/L; Senior or graduate status. Advanced study in apparel design and production, with emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to specialized apparel. Students are required to design, produce and present a design portfolio and a line of apparel. Available for graduate credit. 9 hours of studio per week. May be repeated once for credit.

FCS 480. The Helping Professional (3)

Designed to facilitate the self-exploration, skills building and knowledge of future helping professionals. Students are challenged to enhance their knowledge of the helping professions while understanding the various career paths that are available. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 481. Sports Nutrition (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 207 or HSCI 337, or graduate standing with instructor consent. Overview of nutrient use in exercise and nutrition strategies to improve exercise/athletic performance, emphasizing current research. Topics include fuel use during exercise, nutrient requirements for optimal performance, behavioral strategies for improving dietary habits, and supplements. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 485. Family Resiliency (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150 or FCS 232 or FCS 234 or FCS 330 or FCS 340 or senior or graduate status. Application of family resiliency theory to societal issues with an emphasis on family protective factors and family adaptation. Available for graduate credit.

FCS 491A-C. Family and Consumer Sciences Projects (1-3)

Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Individual supervised projects involving utilization of the facilities and personnel of the Child and Family Studies Laboratory.

FCS 494. Academic Internship (2)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent and senior standing. Corequisite: FCS 494I. This academic internship course provides supervised, practical learning experiences focused on the application of concepts learned throughout the academic program/option. Specific guidelines for field experience and assignments vary by option.

**Note additional prerequisites: Students in the Interior Design option must complete FCS 311, FCS 312/L, FCS 314/L and FCS 316 and have instructor consent.

FCS 494I. Academic Internship Evaluation (1)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent and senior standing. Corequisite: FCS 494. This field-based course allows for application in a professional setting and student reflection. Individualized learning outcomes are evaluated via observation, participation, reflection, journal/portfolio contents, self-evaluation and supervisor evaluations. Specific guidelines for field experience and assignments vary by option.

**Note additional prerequisites: Students in the Interior Design option must complete FCS 311, FCS 312/L, FCS 314/L and FCS 316 and have instructor consent.

FCS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

Prerequisites: Senior status; Instructor consent. Experimental courses in areas of Family and Consumer Sciences.

FCS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Independent Study

FCS 501. Advanced Food Chemistry and Analysis I (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 365L; FCS 401. Methods of modern analytical techniques and instruments used in food and nutrient analysis.

FCS 505. Nutrient and Drug Interactions (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of metabolic interaction between nutrients and drugs. Emphasis on drug-induced physiological and chemical alterations affecting appetite regulation, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion of nutrients.

FCS 506. Readings in Human Nutrition (3)

Prerequisite: Available for graduate students in Human Nutrition only or by instructor consent. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of theoretical, methodological and professional issues in the field of human nutrition. The specific focus within the field of human nutrition for this course could include a variety of topics, such as pediatric nutrition, maternal and infant nutrition, phytochemicals, or other current human nutrition related issues.

FCS 535. Theories and Applications in Apparel Design and Merchandising (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor consent. This course examines historical, sociological, psychological, marketing and economic theories in fashion design. Students will apply theories to practice and research in apparel design and merchandising and consumer behavior.

FCS 542. Theories of Family Development (3)

Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing. In-depth study of family development theories and research presented, evaluated and applied to specific family situations. Students research family theories and present and lead discussions about their findings to the class.

FCS 555. Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy (3)

Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing. Analysis of the U.S. textile and apparel complex, and of the U.S. market within an international context.

FCS 570. Practicum in Nutrition Therapy (3-3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: FCS 573. The supervised practice hours are a minimum of 424 hours but can increase depending on the students designated placement. Supervised practices are at selected clinical settings, such as hospitals, stressing application of pathophysiology and related medical sciences to treatment and nutrition care. Course must be taken twice.

FCS 571. Practicum in Food Service Systems Management (3-3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: FCS 573. A minimum of 240 hours of supervised practice are served at selected hospitals and school foodservice settings. Interns practice food service production, management and administration. Course may be taken twice.

FCS 572. Practicum in Community Nutrition (3-3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: FCS 573. The supervised practice hours are a minimum of 424 hours but can increase depending on the students designated placement. Supervised practices are at selected community settings, mainly outpatient clinics, stressing the planning, delivery and evaluation of preventive health services, as well as the delivery of services to persons with complex nutritional needs. Course must be taken twice.

FCS 573. Seminar for Dietetic Interns (3-3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisites: FCS 570, FCS 571, and/or FCS 572.  Lectures, group discussions and presentations on the process of providing food and nutrition services in clinical, food-service and community settings. Interns are considered part of the Greater Los Angeles Dietetics Internship Consortium and attend seminars with interns from other programs held at off-campus locations. Course must be taken twice.

FCS 575. Textile Technology for Apparel Design and Merchandising (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The course focuses on critical analysis, application, and evaluation of textile technologies as they apply to design and merchandising in the apparel industry.

FCS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3)

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Selected topics in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences.

FCS 601. Food and Nutrition Policies and Regulations (3)

Prerequisite: Available for graduate students in Human Nutrition only or by instructor consent. Seminar on food and nutrition policy and programs domestically and globally. In-depth analyses of professional practice-, community- and population-based approaches to prevent or reduce problems of chronic disease as they relate to food and nutrition. The seminar will familiarize and engage students in the steps and dynamics of policy making processes that address nutrition problems, issues and the regulations that result. Students will compare and contrast food and nutrition policies and programs domestically and internationally and develop a community of learning through their explorations of this topic.

FCS 605. Ethics and Social Justice in Human Nutrition (3)

Advanced discussion of the history and practice of research and professional ethics, with a focus on human nutrition. Application of theories in shaping ethical reasoning and exploration of social justice within the context of nutrigenomics and public health nutrition, genetically modified organisms, biodiversity and hunger, climate change and nutrition security, and sustainability and food security. Collectively these changes contribute to global environmental change and subsequently influence behavioral, social and cultural practices, including nutritional health at the individual, community and population level.

FCS 606. Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Recent advances in the roles of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition.

FCS 607. Carbohydrate, Lipid and Protein Metabolism (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Recent advances in roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in human nutrition.

FCS 609. Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics (3)

Review and advanced discussion of the relationship between nutrition molecules, genetics and polymorphisms (variation), and biological systems with specific attention to etiologic aspects of chronic disease. Students will appraise the application of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in chronic disease treatment, prevention and health promotion, at the individual and population levels.

FCS 623. Family Financial Issues (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advanced study in family financial issues. The focus of this course is the financial well-being of families. Emphasis is given to challenges facing families in the current economy (e.g. recession, high unemployment, foreclosures, and poverty) as well as the normative (e.g. marriage, birth of a child) and non-normative events (such as divorce, disaster, catastrophic illness) that result in families experiencing economic stress/strain.

FCS 640. Family Strengths (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 542. Study of the family system, focusing on the resiliency, coping strategies, support systems and other factors that contribute to the strength and durability of the family unit.

FCS 681. Research Methods (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Review and critique of published research, examination of research methodology in Family and Consumer Sciences, and selection and utilization of research tools and techniques.

FCS 682. Research Applications (3)

Prerequisite: FCS 681. Development of research proposals, completion of mini-research project, and practice in the application of selected research strategies and methodologies.

FCS 685. Decision Making in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The course focuses on research and application of decision making in family and consumer sciences. Emphases are on review, evaluation, and application of theories, concepts, and principles applicable to economic, psychological, and cultural aspects of family and consumer decision making and behavior.

FCS 686. Current Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

Students will analyze current issues relevant to Family and Consumer Sciences and apply relevant theories in Family and Consumer Sciences and related fields to advance understanding of these issues. They will further combine elements in the Family and Consumer Sciences’ body of knowledge to propose solutions to local and global issues. This course is available for graduate students in Family and Consumer Sciences.

FCS 690A-J. Seminar: Advances in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advanced study in Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter areas.

FCS 694A-C. Supervised Field Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Direct field experience in selected area of Family and Consumer Sciences related to business, industry, nutrition and dietetic areas, and public service agencies. Written reports required include submission of a journal of activities performed during the semester, a scholarly research paper and presentation based on current theory and concepts in business, management or technology. Academic Internship includes 45-120 work hours in addition to regular seminar meetings. (Graded)

FCS 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

FCS 696C. Directed Graduate Research (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Investigation of a significant individual research problem.

FCS 697C. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Classified status. For students who have completed all course requirements (30 units) for the master’s degree and for those graduate students electing to take comprehensive examinations.

FCS 698C. Thesis/Project (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Preparation of thesis or completion of project for the Master of Science degree.

FCS 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.