The concentration in
Human Sciences offers the educational background needed for positions in a
variety of human and community service positions including positions in
extensive service, business, social services, and community agencies. The
concentration provides an overall discipline-based knowledge in all areas of
Family and Consumer Sciences.
122 Fundamentals of
Food Preparation and Meal Management (3). Lecture and laboratory
experiences. An introduction to the study of food, including selection,
principles of preparation, evaluation of food products, survey of the market
place and management of resources in the preparation and serving of food.
131 Clothing
Construction (3). Personal appearance, selection, and care of clothing and
textiles. Fundamentals of clothing construction, pattern selection, and fit.
Application of fundamentals through garment construction.
215 Introductory
Nutrition (3). Introduction to the principles of nutrition including
nutrient requirements for individuals of all ages.
232 Textiles (3).
Textile fabrics, their composition, structure and use along with weaves,
finishes and care. Natural and manmade fibers used in clothing.
333 Family Clothing
(3). Prerequisite: FCS 131. Planning, selection, purchasing, and care of
family clothing, Emphasis on construction of children’s clothing.
335 Visual
Merchandising (3). Design principles applied to various display needs.
Investigation and practical experience in planning, executing, and evaluation
of 2-D and 3-D displays for commercial, educational, and other needs.
350 Lifespan Human
Development (3). Overview of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
development from conception to death. Practical application of information to
life stages and outside observations will be included.
352 Child Growth and
Development (3). Development and guidance of young children from infancy
through middle childhood.
352L Child Growth and
Development Laboratory (1). Taken concurrently with FCS 352 lecture; two
hours per week. Methods of guidance of young children ages three and four.
Tutoring 1-6 graders.
355 Family Life
Education (3). A study of family relations and the skills needed to function
within a family setting. Emphasis on interpersonal communication, conflict
resolution, and parenting.
371 Management of
Family Resources (3). Focuses on the practical application of management
principles for use of resources to maximize individual and family quality of
life.
