COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

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FCS 101 Intro to Family and Consumer Sciences Credit 1(1-0)

This course is designed to assist students in making personal adjustments to college living. It provides an introduction to the broad areas of family and consumers and a study of the curricula and professional opportunities in the field. (F)

FCS 181 Social- Psychological Aspects of Dress Credit 3 (3-0)

This course is a basic study of the social, psychological, cultural and economic influences on contemporary fashions. (F)

FCS 183 Textiles Credit 3 (3-0)

This course is an introduction to the study of textiles, their sources, characteristics and production; the performance, use and care of fabrics. (S)

FCS 280 Intro to Fashion Merchandising Credit 3 (3-0)

This course is an introduction to the apparel business, including discussions of current trends in fashion merchandising, fashion coordination and analysis of the function of fashion merchandising. (S)

FCS 281 Apparel Construction and Evaluation Credit 3 (1-3)

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of clothing construction using a commercial pattern with emphasis on pattern alterations, and basic garment construction skills. Laboratory experience is required. (F)

FCS 310 Intro to Human Development Credit 3 (3-0)

This course is an introduction to the human development process covering the life span from prenatal, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging through death. The social, psychological, cognitive, physical and moral characteristics of each stage are studied.

Prerequisite: FCS 101. (F; S; SS)

FCS 380 Visual Merchandising Credit 3 (3-0)

This course explores the use of visual merchandising and promotional techniques for textiles and non-textile products. Prerequisites: FCS181, FCS 280 or instructor’s permission. (F)

FCS 382 Creative Apparel Design I (Flat Pattern) Credit 3 (2-2)

This course explores the use of visual merchandising and promotional techniques for textile and non-textile products. Perquisites: FCS 280. (S)

FCS 384 Historic Developments of Costumes and Textiles Credit 3 (3-0)

This course examines the evolution of dress through the study of western dress from ancient to modern times. Individual research is required. Prerequisites: FCS 181, FCS 183. (S)

S = Spring Semester; F = Fall Semester; SS= Summer Semester  

FCS 480 Computer Assisted Design for Apparel Credit 3(2-2)

This course is an introduction to the use of computer for sketching, pattern making, and pattern grading, and markers making. Prerequisite: FCS 489. (S)

FCS 482 Global Trends and National Perspectives in Clothing/Tex. Credit 3(3-0)

This course provides an in-depth investigation of global and national trends as they relate specifically to the textile industry. Prerequisite: FCS 181,280. (S)

FCS 483 Principles of Apparel Evaluation Credit 3(3-0)

This course is an individual study of the factors that determine the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of textiles and apparel. Prerequisites: FCS 183, 281 (F)

FCS 486 Cooperative Training in Business and Industry I Credit 3(3-0)

This course is designed to provide pre-professional experiences for students majoring in fashion merchandising and design. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, resume’ writing, business correspondence, and internship preparation. (F)

FCS 487 Cooperative Training in Business and Industry II Credit 3(3-0)

Students will be employed for a minimum of 200 hours in their major field work. They will be evaluated on report by their employer and a university coordinator. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. (SS)

 FCS 489 Creative Dress Design II (Draping) Credit 3 (2-2)

This course will focus on the application of principles or creative apparel design by the use of draping methods. Prerequisite: FCS 281,382. (F)

FCS 514 Integrative Approach to Family and Consumer Sciences Credit 3(3-0)

The basic unifying concepts of family and consumer sciences are used to assist in the resolution of social, political, economic, and ethical issues currently affecting contemporary families. The basic unifying concepts are: human development, interpersonal relations, socialization values, management, consumer choice, and coping with daily activities. Prerequisite: FCS 310 (F)

FCS 612 Senior Seminar Credit 3

Students review and present major research findings in the various disciplines of Family and Consumer Sciences. (Required of Family and Consumer Sciences Majors).

Prerequisite: Senior year only. (F)

S= Spring Semester; FS= Fall Semester; SS= Summer Semester