Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Health and Human Services


Department of Health and Human Sciences

Chair: Professor Daughhetee.

Associate Professor Jackson; Assistant Professors Bell, Bishop, Bloom, DeVane-Hart, Fennel, Harrington, Kincade, J. Mitchell, S. Mitchell, and Parker; Instructor Petitt

Department Contact

Dr. Charlotte L. Daughhette, Chair
Wills Hall 110
(205) 665-6380
daughc@montevallo.edu

Mission

The primary mission of the Department of Health and Human Sciences is to provide an exceptional foundation of content knowledge and applied skills, and to foster a commitment to life-long learning and professional development for students in the disciplines of Counseling, Exercise and Nutrition Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences. Our courses offer an engaging learning atmosphere that provides students with opportunities to apply theory to practice as they become leaders in their chosen professions. All department programs are committed to the promotion of equity, health, and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. 

General Education

FCS 291 - Individual and Family Development  and FCS 402 - Dynamics of Family Relationships  may be used to fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement in general education.

FCS 281 FCS 281 - Introduction to Nutrition  and EXNS 120 EXNS 120 - Health Wellness  may be used to satisfy the Personal Development option in general education for all students except Exercise and Nutrition Science majors.

Family and Consumer Sciences Program

The mission of the Family and Consumer Sciences program is to develop graduates who effectively apply knowledge of human and environmental forces affecting the well-being of individuals and families. The mission is accomplished through accredited, integrative, quality, and professional programs in specialized areas related tot the well-being of individuals and families within a diverse and global society.

The integrating focus for this program is the enhancement of interpersonal-relationships of people with their environment. Education, research, and service programs, contribute to the liberal arts education of students, and focus on concepts from the study of individual and family well-being., basic human needs, family strengths, and community vitality within a systems framework.

The undergraduate programs in Family and Consumer Sciences lead to a baccalaureate degree in Family and Consumer Sciences in one of three concentration areas: Family and Consumer Sciences Education (grades 6-12), Human Development and Family Studies, and Retail Merchandising. All undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Family and Consumer Sciences teacher education program is included in the unit accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The campus Child Study Center, which supports the major, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences concentrations may be required to participate in state and/or program-mandated background checks.

As a graduation requirement of the major, a student must earn a minimum grade of C on all work attempted in the FCS major course requirements and support courses.

Exercise and Nutrition Science Program

The undergraduate programs in Exercise and Nutrition Science lead to a baccalaureate degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science in one of four concentration areas: Allied Health, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Wellness, and Strength and Conditioning Program.  Students should confer with an academic adviser to prepare a plan of study for their selected concentration in Exercise and Nutrition Science.

*NOTE: Having been placed on inactive status with the Alabama State Department of Education in spring 2016, the P-12 Physical Education program is no longer accepting new students.

Courses in Health and Human Sciences

All Exercise and Nutrition Science activity courses are 1-credit-hour classes. Refer to the most-recent Course Schedule for current activity course offerings.

Programs

Courses

  • EXNS 100 - Canoeing


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 102 - Pilates/Yoga


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 103 - Aerobic Exercise


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 104 - Orienteering


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 114 - Hiking/Backpacking


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 116 - Racquetball


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 120 - Health Wellness


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to assist students to make wise and informed decisions about their personal lifestyle behaviors to enable them to maximize their level of wellness. This course will help the students identify the various factors influencing their level of wellness. Information, skills and movement activities/games associated with lifetime activities will be demonstrated and practiced. Emphasis will be given to content areas and issues related to disease prevention and wellness.
  • EXNS 123 - Beginning Badminton


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 126 - Beginning Golf


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 127 - Beginning Swimming


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 128 - Beginning Tennis


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 130 - Games


    1 credit hour
    Emphasis on learning the skills, rules, and strategies associated with Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf and utilizing those skills in game-play situations.
  • EXNS 135 - Beginning Modern Dance Technique


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 136 - Intermediate Golf


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 145 - Intermediate Modern Dance Technique


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 150 - Physical Conditioning


    1 credit hour
    Wide array of conditioning activities aimed at developing the components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 153 - Cycling/Jogging/Walking


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 157 - Swim for Fitness


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 165 - Beginning Ballroom Dance


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 167 - Lifeguard Training


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 181 - Introduction to Dietetics


    1 credit hour
    Introductory course detailing history of nutrition, dietetics, and The American Dietetic Association; dietetics program framework and connection to FCS; path to securing a dietetic internship and passage of Registration Exam; professional development as a health-care professional; and career planning.
  • EXNS 190 - Survey of Exercise and Nutrition Science


    2 credit hours
    Introduction to programs and philosophies of exercise and nutrition science, career opportunities, and professional leadership and ethics. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 200 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 credit hours
    Care and prevention of athletic injuries, with emphasis on management of acute injuries.
  • EXNS 201 - Team Sports


    3 credit hours
    Instruction in the planning, organizing, and teaching of several team sports. Emphasis is on the study of skills, drills, equipment, facilities, fundamentals, strategies, officiating, and rules. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors and minors only, or by consent of instructor.
  • EXNS 202 - Basketball


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 210 - Foundations of Exercise Science


    3 credit hours
    Students will develop a broad understanding of health behavior, components of fitness, and the acute responses and chronic adaptations associated with the participation in exercise. These basic foundations will enhance the knowledge of health, fitness, and sport activities in the exercise science field. Topic concentrations are bioenergetics systems of the body, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory exercise physiology, and laboratory techniques in exercise science. Students will learn and develop skills and abilities to work with others using exercise science techniques.  Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 211 - Motor Development


    3 credit hours
    The study of movement behavior and the associated biological change in human movement across the life span. This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences designed to assist the pre-professional in the process of observing and analyzing movement behavior and motor performance with applications to developmentally appropriate movement experiences. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 215 - Weight Training


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 245 - Beginning Ballet Technique


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 246 - Community and Public Health


    3 credit hours
    This course is an introduction to the practice of public health. An overview of contemporary issues in community and public health, and learn to identify their short-and-long-term implications, as well as potential strategies to address them. The textbook is used in this course to provide you with a basic foundation of community and public health-related knowledge, however, you will be expected to supplement that foundation with subject matter and materials from other sources. Engaging in the learning activities associated with the course will assist you in assessing and clarifying your personal knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to selected community and public health issues, policies, and programs.
  • EXNS 250 - Medical Terminology


    3 credit hours
    This elective course is designed to provide Exercise & Nutrition Science majors and majors in related fields of study who are interested in careers in healthcare, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other related careers with an in-depth study of medical language. The Medical Terminology course will be presented from a health and disease perspective and in relation to human structure and function. This course builds a framework by introducing the key elements of word structure and the understanding of medical terms, which then is applied to the specific body systems. Emphasis will be placed on defining, spelling, pronouncing, and analyzing medical terms, and also understanding the context in which these medical terms are used.
  • EXNS 255 - Intermediate Ballet Technique


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 265 - Beginning Jazz Dance


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 285 - Tap Dance


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 300 - First Aid and Prevention


    2 credit hours
    Instruction in American Red Cross Standard First- Aid. Emphasis on preventing accidents and treatment of emergencies when they occur.
  • EXNS 301 - Individual and Dual Sports


    3 credit hours
    Instruction in the planning, organizing, and teaching of several individual and dual sports. Emphasis is on the study of skills, drills, equipment facilities, fundamentals, strategies, and rules. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors and minors only.
  • EXNS 310 - Sports Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    Course will provide a sports-specific knowledge base in nutrition for the physical educator, athlete, coach, and recreational athlete. Nutritional goals and weight loss will be addressed. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 311 - Principles of Health Promotion and Education


    3 credit hours
    This course examines the role of health education/health promotion and includes an orientation to the profession and consideration of current trends, problems, and issues in health education.
  • EXNS 315 - Orchesis Performing Group


    1 credit hour
  • EXNS 361 - Coaching of Team Sports


    2 credit hours
    Coaching methods for various sports, including strategy, conditioning, and schedule making. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 373 - Seminar in Dietetics


    1 credit hour
    Overview of the American health-care system, policies, and administration; reimbursement issues in Medical Nutrition Therapy and outcomes-based research; guidance through application process for securing a dietetic internship. Open to majors only.
  • EXNS 380 - Physiology of Exercise


    4 credit hours
    Physiological principles as they apply to health, fitness, and sport activities. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a separate two-hour laboratory experience each week designed to increase knowledge and application of the adaptations of organ systems created through movement and vigorous exercise. Restricted to Exercise & Nutrition Science majors, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): BIO 202  or BIO 342 .
  • EXNS 381 - Principles of Biomechanics


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to develop a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, and biomechanical principles of human movement. Further, the course allows for practical application of these principles in the field of exercise and nutrition science. Restricted to Exercise & Nutrition Science majors, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): BIO 202  or BIO 341 .
  • EXNS 382 - Foodservice Systems Management


    3 credit hours
    Management, organization, administration of various foodservice systems; emphasis on management theories, quality control, cost analysis, financial and human resources, interviewing and negotiating techniques, diversity issues, educational theory and techniques, development of educational materials, and employee education.
  • EXNS 398 - Exercise Testing and Evaluation


    4 credit hours
    Comprehensive, functional, and diagnostic examination of the cardiovascular responses to graded exercise testing. Emphasis given to electrophysiology, mechanisms of arrhythmias, normal electrical activation of the heart, axis determination, and the normal 12-lead electrocardiogram. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a separate two-hour laboratory experience each week designed to increase knowledge and application of the course content. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Exercise & Nutrition Science majors, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: EXNS 380  and BIO 201 .
  • EXNS 400 - The Curriculum in Physical Education


    3 credit hours
    Curricular designs and selected areas of study in health and physical education. Admission to the TEP required.
  • EXNS 411 - Developing Creativity Outdoors


    3 credit hours
    Contributions to a child’s creativity through exploration, discovery, and direct experiences utilizing the natural environment as a learning laboratory, through physical-education activities.
  • EXNS 420 - Evaluation in Physical Education


    3 credit hours
    Examination and description of the tools and techniques necessary in appraising the extent to which physical-education objectives are achieved. Admission to the TEP required.
  • EXNS 421 - The Curriculum in Health


    3 credit hours
    Analysis of basic principles, techniques, and methods of curriculum development for school health instruction. Emphasis on selection of subject matter, scope and sequence, and various curriculum designs, as well as teaching strategies, in a comprehensive school health curriculum.
  • EXNS 422 - The School Health Program


    3 credit hours
    Correlation and integration of health instruction with the total seven other components of the school program will be reviewed. Advances and recent developments in the field of health will also be explored.
  • EXNS 430 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Middle and Secondary Schools


    3 credit hours
    Designed for students majoring in Exercise & Nutrition Science and preparing to teach physical education in the middle and secondary schools. Field-based for 10 weeks. Admission to the TEP required.
  • EXNS 440 - Seminar in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation


    3 credit hours
    Study of developments in the field of education, with particular emphasis on health and physical education. Current issues will be researched with special attention to the application to research.
  • EXNS 465 - Community Nutrition I Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The community nutrition supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of community nutrition to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a community Registered Dietitian in the Shelby County Health Department and participate in the delivery of nutrition services to the community. The course includes 200 hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site. Admittance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
  • EXNS 466 - Community Nutrition II Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The community nutrition supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of community nutrition to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a community Registered Dietitian in the Shelby County Health Department and participate in the delivery of nutrition services to the community. The course includes 200 hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site. Admittance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
  • EXNS 467 - Foodservice Management I Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The food service supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of food service to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a Registered Dietitian in the Shelby County school system. Each week during the semester, students will spend approximately 16 hours per week at the assigned school. The course includes 200 total hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site. Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
  • EXNS 468 - Foodservice Management II Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The food service supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of food service to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a Registered Dietitian in the Shelby County school system. Each week during the semester, students will spend approximately 16 hours per week at the assigned school. The course includes 200 total hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site.   Admittance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
  • EXNS 469 - Clinical Nutrition I Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The clinical nutrition supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of clinical nutrition to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a Registered Dietitian at the Shelby Medical Center and the Shelby Ridge Rehab Select long-term care facility. The course includes 200 hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site. Admittance to the Nutrition and Wellness Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
  • EXNS 470 - Clinical Nutrition II Supervised Practice


    3 credit hours
    The clinical nutrition supervised practice rotation is designed to offer experiential training in the area of clinical nutrition to students in the Coordinated Program. Students will work under the direction of a Registered Dietitian at the Shelby Medical Center and the Shelby Ridge Rehab Select long-term care facility. The course includes 200 hours of specified work experience at the assigned internship site. Admittance to the Nutrition and Wellness Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
  • EXNS 471 - Applied Research in Food Science


    3 credit hours
    Factors affecting the functions of various ingredients in foods, including portions, temperatures, preparation techniques, utensil selection, and ingredient substitutions. Students use food-science knowledge to plan, conduct, and report about an individual experiment. Prerequisite(s): FCS 170 .
  • EXNS 472 - Adapted Physical Education


    3 credit hours
    Content, organization, conduct, and application of activities designed for individuals with permanent or temporary physical limitations. Restricted to Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 211 .
  • EXNS 473 - Human Nutrition and Metabolism I


    3 credit hours
    EXNS 473 is the first of a two-semester sequence of courses that addresses the integration of physiological, biochemical, and chemical principles in an in depth study of human nutrition and intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite(s): BIO 341  and 342 ; EXNS 380 .
  • EXNS 474 - Human Nutrition and Metabolism II


    3 credit hours
    EXNS 474 is the second of a two-semester sequence of courses that addresses the integration of physiological, biochemical, and chemical principles in an in-depth study of human nutrition and intermediary metabolism of vitamins and minerals. In addition, this course focuses on advanced concepts related to fluid and electrolyte balance and the interrelationships between the regulation of macronutrient metabolism and energy balance in both health and disease. Prerequisite(s): BIO 341  and 342  and EXNS 473  with a minimum grade of C, and EXNS 380 .
  • EXNS 480 - Workshop in Health, Safety, and Physical Activity for the Elementary School Teacher


    1 credit hour
    The course explores health, safety, and physical activity concepts and skill-development strategies that are appropriate for the K-6 classroom.
  • EXNS 481 - Exercise and Disease


    3 credit hours
    This course provides a common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating a more collaborative approach to patient care. A framework for optimizing patients’ and clients’ functionality by keeping them physically active will be emphasized. This course will outline why exercise is significant in the treatment and prevention of disease, advises medical and exercise professionals in considering proper exercise prescription protocols, and provides evidence-informed guidance on devising individualized exercise programs.
  • EXNS 482 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education


    2 credit hours
    Problems and issues involved in the organization and administration of physical-education programs in elementary and secondary schools. Exercise & Nutrition Science majors only.
  • EXNS 483 - Nutrition Care Process I


    3 credit hours
    Foundations of client interviewing and counseling, methods of education, health behavior concepts, nutrition assessment, documentation techniques, medical terminology, weight management, eating disorders, fluid and electrolyte balance, diabetes, and tube feeding. Prerequisite(s): BIO 341  and 342 .
  • EXNS 484 - Nutrition Care Process II


    3 credit hours
    Application of clinical nutrition foundations to disease systems; case-study approach to medical nutrition therapy. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 483 .
  • EXNS 485 - Life Cycle and Community Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    Human nutrition needs from conception through old age; emphasis on nutrition services and resources available in a community for individuals of all ages. Prerequisite(s): FCS 281  or equivalent.
  • EXNS 486 - Seminar in Exercise and Nutrition Science


    1 credit hour
    This course is designed to prepare students for the process of applying for career positions and/or graduate school. Students will develop, write, and refine any written application material, which will include, but not limited to, a resume, cover letter, and/or personal statement. Special emphasis will also be placed on information regarding the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Other topics of focus will also include the application interview process, as well as databases for searching appropriate job postings or graduate academic programs. Restricted to Exercise and Nutrition Science majors, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 380 .
  • EXNS 487 - Counseling and Wellness


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide Health Promotion, Strength and Conditioning, Allied Health, and Nutrition & Wellness students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement appropriate basic counseling skills to become more effective educators by helping clients and consumers understand and apply designated concentration principles using a “guided” counseling approach. The basic counseling skills will consist of active listening, open questioning, reflection, summarization and clarification. Restricted to Exercise and Nutrition Science majors, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 380 .
  • EXNS 488 - Advanced Performance Testing and Evaluation


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to expose students to advanced performance testing techniques. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the collection of baseline data, as well as the assessment and evaluation of said data. Hands-on testing opportunities will be provided throughout the semester, where students will be expected to administer a battery of performance tests. The overall goal of this course is to provide an assortment of hands-on experiences in an effort to prepare students seeking a career as a strength and conditioning coach or specialist. This course will be linked to a strength and conditioning certification, which the students can earn by applying for the certification, paying for the certification test, and passing the test.  Junior or senior standing required. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 496 . Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: EXNS 499 
  • EXNS 489 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School


    3 credit hours
    Emphasis on planning, organization, and management strategies, as well as instructional strategies. Course is field-based for 10 weeks at an elementary school. Admission to the TEP required.
  • EXNS 490 - Health Promotion Internship


    3-12 credit hours
    Fall and Spring Semesters and Summer Sessions. Consent of instructor required.
  • EXNS 491 - Seminar in Professional Development


    1 credit hour
    This course is designed to prepare students for the process of applying for career positions and/or graduate school. Students will develop, write, and refine any written application material, which will include, but not limited to, a resume, cover letter, and/or personal statement. Special emphasis will also be placed on information regarding the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Other topics of focus will also include the application interview process, as well as databases for searching appropriate job postings or graduate academic programs.
  • EXNS 492 - Clinical Testing and Interpretation


    4 credit hours
    This course is designed to prepare individuals to make intelligent decisions in the world of practice by providing them with knowledge of a comprehensive functional and diagnostic examination of the cardiovascular responses to graded exercise testing. Emphasis will be given to electrophysiology, mechanisms of arrhythmias, normal electrical activation of the heart, axis determination and the normal 12-lead electrocardiogram.

    Additionally, this course will prepare individuals in the use of the Electromyography (EMG) to measure and assess the function and health of muscles, including the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). Course content will include the study of the electrical signals that cause muscles to contract. The course will prepare the individual to translate EMG signals into graphs, sounds or numerical values. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 380  and EXNS 398 .

  • EXNS 493 - Practicum in Nutrition and Wellness


    3 credit hours
    Application of nutrition and wellness foundations to the professional practice setting through the pre-internship practicum. Emphasis on the steps of the nutrition care process. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: EXNS 484 .
  • EXNS 494 - Exercise and Wellness for Senior Adults


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide Health Promotion majors with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement appropriate exercise and wellness programs for senior adults. The students will develop knowledge related to the physical, mental, psychological, and social factors that influence the exercise and wellness habits of senior adults. In addition, the students will gain valuable experience in working with senior adults through field experiences in a variety of settings. Junior or senior standing required. Prerequisite(s): EXNS 211 .
  • EXNS 495 - Directed Reading and Independent Study


    1-3 credit hours
    This course can be repeated two times for up to 6 hours credit with Program Coordinator approval. Consent of instructor required.
  • EXNS 496 - Strength and Conditioning


    3 credit hours
    This course will provide Health Promotion students with an in-depth study of the latest strength training and conditioning techniques endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The course will include the study of current research related to strength and conditioning and will focus on scientific principles, concepts, and strength training and conditioning techniques. In addition, the course will prepare Health Promotion students to develop safe, effective, and appropriate strength training and conditioning programs for clients in the world of practice. This course will be linked to a strength and conditioning certification, which the students can earn by applying for the certification test, paying for the certification test, and passing the test.  Junior or senior standing required. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: BIO 202  or BIO 342 .
  • EXNS 497 - Pharmacology


    3 credit hours
    This course will provide the Health Promotion candidate with an in-depth study of the effects of commonly prescribed medications on exercise performance. The interaction of medications and nutritional choices will also be studied. This course will provide valuable and potentially lifesaving information for the Health Promotion candidate who is working with clients in fitness and/or exercise settings, including personal training, physical therapy, and recreational settings. Junior or senior standing required. Prerequisite(s): BIO 202  or BIO 342 .
  • EXNS 498 - Sports/Fitness Management


    3 credit hours
    Course will provide the general knowledge and basic managerial skills needed in implementing/directing a multi-faceted fitness program. Exercise and Nutrition Science majors and minors only. 
  • EXNS 499 - Health-Fitness Program Design


    3 credit hours
    Making appropriate decisions in the world of practice; assessment of health-fitness; application of science of physical training to appropriate program design; leadership of variety of exercise sessions serving different skill levels.
  • FCS 150 - Apparel Construction and Analysis


    3 credit hours
    One lecture, two two-hour laboratories. Development of modern skills and techniques in clothing construction; clothing selection and consumer economics.
  • FCS 170 - Introduction to Food Science and Preparation


    3 credit hours
    Three lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Basic food science and technology; biotechnology; basic food safety and sanitation; culinary techniques in food preparation; food resources, time and meal management; role of food in the promotion of a healthy and enjoyable life-style.
  • FCS 201 - Visual Merchandising


    3 credit hours
    Visual merchandising focuses on design principles applied to various display needs, which include investigation and hands-on experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating displays for commercial and educational needs. Emphasis will also be placed on the effects of advertising on consumer purchasing.
  • FCS 241 - Foundations of FCS


    3 credit hours
    The course will focus on the study of the body of knowledge, the integrative nature, and the conceptual foundations of the family and consumer sciences profession. It addresses the roles and behaviors of professionals in interrelationships among people. Through discussions about wellness, global interdependence, resource development and sustainability, capacity building, the use of technology, diversity, and the ecological perspective, the students will understand their roles as FCS professionals in the application of content to societal issues and in the shaping of public policy.
  • FCS 254 - International Retailing


    3 credit hours
    Examination of principles of international trade related to retailing on a global basis.
  • FCS 265 - Fashion Fundamentals


    3 credit hours
    A survey of the fashion industry including the role of professionals, the fashion design process, fashion terminology, fashion designers, legislation, marketing and sales, garment styles and parts, fashion cycles and trends, impact of technology on the fashion industry, and the process of taking a design concept from idea to market.
  • FCS 281 - Introduction to Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Food requirements, nutritive values; choice, use of food for maintenance and advancement of positive health; role of nutrients in human nutrition.
  • FCS 285 - Fashion Forecasting


    3 credit hours
    This course will explore the influencing factors that predict the fashion industry. Through their study and analysis of innovations, direction of fashion change, culture, color, and textiles, students will gain an understanding of fashion forecasting. 
  • FCS 291 - Individual and Family Development


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Individual and family development throughout the life cycle, prenatal through the aging adult. Includes observation hours.
  • FCS 330 - Consumer Economics


    3 credit hours
    This course provides students with an overview of consumer rights and responsibilities, including contracts, financial management, banking, credit, housing, buying skills, and insurance. The emphasis throughout the course is on the student’s competence in making wise consumer decisions throughout the various life stages.
  • FCS 336 - Technology in Retailing


    3 credit hours
    An examination of electronic commerce as it pertains to retail merchandising.
  • FCS 350 - Textiles


    3 credit hours
    Two hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. The study of textiles, fabrics, and their uses, including the study of natural and man-made fibers, fabric construction, yarns, and finishes.
  • FCS 360 - Retail Buying


    3 credit hours
    Provides students with a complete overview of the buying function in various types of retail fashion companies. Examines in detail the principles of retail math (profit and loss, pricing, markup, inventory control, shortages, forecasting, and store organization), actual calculations, and logic behind decisions based on these numbers.
  • FCS 362 - Program Administration in Human Development and Family Studies


    3 credit hours
    Examines program components and the functions of administrators in programs related to HDFS; includes active field observation. Prerequisite(s): FCS 391  and 494  with grades of “C” or higher.
  • FCS 386 - Family Policy


    3 credit hours
    This course will explore the legal issues, policies, and laws influencing the well-being of families. Students will explore how families contribute to and are affected by social problems, as well as the impacts that policies may have on families. Through their study and analysis of family policies and laws, students will gain an understanding of their role as FCS professionals in the shaping of public policy. Restricted to students with junior or senior status.
  • FCS 389 - Infant Development


    3 credit hours
    Emotional, social, intellectual, and physical aspects of development, prenatal through early preschool (ages 0-3). Includes observation, methods, and practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and early preschoolers. For FCS majors. Prerequisite(s): FCS 291 .
  • FCS 391 - Child Development


    3 credit hours
    One-hour laboratory. Basic growth and development principles; physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development; emphasis on children enrolled in Pre-K through middle school; directed observations and participation in Child Study Center and local preschool programs. For FCS majors. Prerequisite(s): FCS 291 .
  • FCS 400 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development


    3 credit hours
    Theory and practice related to physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of preadolescents through young adulthood. Prerequisite(s): FCS 291  or 391 .
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