ha ha, it may be called Family & Consumer Sciences..Gees, it is Science and it even has graduate courses...
Here is the courses for undergraduate
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 7400:Undergraduate Course Descriptions by Course Number
(Graduate Courses here)
7400:123 FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION3 credits
Basic theory and application of construction fundamentals, including experiences with patterns and specialty
fabrics.
7400:125 PRINCIPLES OF APPAREL DESIGN3 credits
The study of contemporary apparel design and the relationship of design elements and principles to personal
characteristics and social/professional orientation.
7400:132 EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION2 credits
Emphasis on nutrition as component of Early Childhood programs. Nutrition principles discussed in relation to
self and young children. Prenatal and infant nutrition studied. Food as learning experience, menu planning,
purchasing, sanitation, food labeling, storage and parent involvement included. For Family and Child
Development Option, and an educational technology student.
7400:133 NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS3 credits
Study of basic nutrition concepts, contemporary issues, controversies; emphasis on macro/micro nutrient
requirements for healthy individuals; analysis of intake and energy balance.
7400:139 THE FASHION AND FURNISHINGS INDUSTRIES3 credits
Overview of fashion and furnishings industries including production, distribution, promotion, and the impact of
cultural influences. Discussion of career opportunities.
7400:141 FOOD FOR THE FAMILY 3 credits
Application of nutrition to meal planning; problems in selecting, budgeting and preparing food; meal service.
7400:147 ORIENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 1 credit
Survey of history and development of home economics with emphasis on professional and career opportunities.
7400:158 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN3 credits
Introduction to interior design studies with emphasis on developing basic skills and competencies required for residential design.
7400:201 COURTSHIP, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS3 credits
Love, intimacy, relationship development, sexuality, marriage/child rearing are studied in lifespan perspective. Emphasis placed on individual relation to changing family/social/cultural demands.
7400:219 CLOTHING COMMUNICATION3 credits
Study of cultural, social, psychological and economic aspects of clothing. Emphasis on expression and use of clothing in relation to self, society and culture. Lecture/discussion.
7400:221 EVALUATION OF APPAREL AND HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES3 credits
Prerequisite: 225. Emphasis on product knowledge and the development of evaluation criteria useful in selecting apparel and household textiles.
7400:225 TEXTILES3 credits
Basic study of natural and manufactured fibers. Emphasis on physical properties, selection and care. Attention given to design and manufacture of textiles. Lecture/Laboratory.
7400:245 FOOD THEORY AND APPLICATION I3 credits
Prerequisites: 133, 3150:110 or permission of instructor. Scientific and aesthetic principles involved in the selection, storage and preparation of foods for optimum nutrition, palatability and safety. Lecture/Lab.
7400:246 FOOD THEORY AND APPLICATION II3 credits
Prerequisite: 245. Study of chemical and physical structure of foods and the effects of natural changes, preparation and processing on properties and acceptability. Lecture/Laboratory.
7400:255 FATHERHOOD: THE PARENT ROLE3 credits
Prerequisites: 201 or 265. Historic evolution of the father role, its changing social definition, and father’s potential effects on a child’s development―birth through adolescence.
7400:257 AUTOCAD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN3 credits
Prerequisites: 158 or permission from instructor. An introductory course in computer drafting as an alternative to conventional drafting for interior design applications.
7400:258 LIGHT IN MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENTS3 credits
Prerequisite: 158. Comprehensive study of the essential principles of light in a three-dimensional context for man-made environments..
7400:259 FAMILY HOUSING3 credits
A study of three basic aspects of family housing: physical/design, financial/legal, and sociological.
7400:265 CHILD DEVELOPMENT3 credits
Physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and personality development of the child from prenatal through age eight. Observation of children in early childhood educational settings.
7400:270 THEORY AND GUIDANCE OF PLAY3 credits
Prerequisite: 265. Theory and guidance of play as primary vehicle and indicator of physical, intellectual, social, emotional development and learning of children from birth to kindergarten.
7400:280 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM METHODS
4 credits Prerequisite: 265. Planning, presenting, evaluating creative activities in art, music, movement, language arts, logico-mathematics and science. Space, time, materials and adult-child interaction are emphasized.
7400:295 DIRECT EXPERIENCES IN THE HOSPITAL1 credit
Prerequisite: permission of adviser. Individual learning experiences for students with patients, their families and the hospital personnel in various hospital settings under the direction of hospital and University staff.
7400:300 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF FAMILIES3 credits
Introduction to legal terminology, reasoning and analysis, court systems and procedures within the context of family and consumer law.
7400:301 CONSUMER EDUCATION3 credits
Study of consumer needs, concerns and problems as related to individual consumer, to consumers in the market economy and to the complex society in which families function.
7400:302 CONSUMERS OF SERVICES3 credits
A study of the services sector of the economy. Emphasis is on a framework for studying all service providers and in developing criteria for evaluating service providers.
7400:303 CHILDREN AS CONSUMERS3 credits
Study of the consumer role of children three through eighteen years. Emphasizes research data on children as consumers and consumer education for children.
7400:305 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AND TAILORING
3 credits Prerequisite: 123. Advanced theory and principles in construction of couture garment. Construction of coat or suit jacket utilizing custom tailoring techniques. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
7400:310 FOOD SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I5 credits
Prerequisites: 245, 6200:201 or 2420:211 or permission; corequisite: 315. Basic theoretical concepts in the management of dietetic food service systems and the practical application of principles and procedures in quantity food production and service.
7400:311 STUDIESINFIBER ARTS3 credits
Exploration of a specific fiber arts technique such as needle arts, weaving, surface design, wearable art, or machine stitchery. (May be repeated for a total of nine credits.)
7400:315 FOOD SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I CLINICAL
2 credits Prerequisite: 245. corequisite: 310. Development of quantity food preparation and supervisory skills in community agencies; identification of functions and resources involved in the management of food service systems.
7400:316 SCIENCE OF NUTRITION4 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:209, 3150:113, or instructor permission. In-depth characterization of composition, metabolism, physiological functions and interrelationships of nutrients. Analysis and interpretation of current literature; assessment of nutrition counseling techniques.
7400:328 NUTRITION IN MEDICAL SCIENCE I4 credits Prerequisite: 133 or 316, 426. or instructor permission. Analysis of therapeutic health-care concepts. Consideration of nutritional implications of pathological conditions; construction of diets for specific disorders.
7400:329 NUTRITION IN MEDICAL SCIENCE I CLINICAL2 credits (credit/noncredit) Prerequisites: 316 or 426. CP student only; corequisite: 328. Clinical experiences in area hospitals for application of principles of nutritional care learned in 328.
7400:331 INTERIOR DESIGN THEORY3 credits
Prerequisites: 158, 259. A comprehensive study of interior design theories and application in the built environment.
7400:332 HUMAN FACTORS AND INTERIOR SPACE
3 credits Prerequisites: 158, 259. A comprehensive study of human factors in order to insure the proper relationship between user and interior spaces.
7400:333 SPACE PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING3 credits
Prerequisites: 7400:158, 259, 7100:491. A comprehensive study of space planning principles and the programming phase of the design process.
7400:334 SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERIORS I3 credits
Prerequisites: 7400:225, 158, 259. A comprehensive study of composition, characteristics, manufacture, dimensions and use, bi-products, installation, and specifications of interior construction materials.
7400:335 SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERIORS II3 credits
Prerequisites: 7400:225, 158, 334. A comprehensive study of interior finish material with emphasis on soft goods and textiles, selection criteria, estimating, and writing specifications.
7400:336 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF DESIGN
3 credits Prerequisites: 7400:158, 258, 333, 334, 335, 2940:250. Study of the business of interior design to include initiating and maintaining a successful practice in residential or non-residential design.
7400:337 INTERIOR DESIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
3 credits Prerequisites: 158, 258, 7100:491 and 492.
A comprehensive study of contract documents and work drawings required for the design of interior spaces. Emphasis on three-dimensional representation.
7400:340 MEAL SERVICE2 credits
Prerequisites: 245 or 141. Management of resources in relation to marketing, meal preparation and service; appropriate forms of service for various types of meals. Preparation of foods from various parts of the world.
7400:352 STRATEGIC MERCHANDISE PLANNING3 credits
Prerequisite: 6600:340 or 2520:201. The fashion buyer’s role in merchandise management and decision making with spreadsheets and merchandise mathematics incorporated into computer simulations.
7400:360 PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS3 credits
Prerequisite: 265. The study of interactive parent-child relations from infancy through adult hood and the internal and environmental forces which impact upon family dynamics.
7400:362 FAMILY LIFE MANAGEMENT3 credits
Introduction to management theories, processes and principles as applied to utilization of human and material resources in promotion of individual and family well-being.
7400:390 FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN MIDDLE AND LATER YEARS 3 credits Exploration of family and individual development during middle and later years of life. Emphases on issues related to intimacy, economics, social policies, psychological and biological changes.
7400:395 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN HOME ECONOMICS1-3 credits Development of managerial expertise through experience. Selected participation sites in business and
industry, hospitals, community agencies and with individual families with special managerial problems.
7400:400/500 NUTRITION COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION SKILLS4 credits Prerequisites: 133 or 316. Theory and development of communication and education skills essential to
dietetics practice; interpersonal communication; interviewing; nutrition counseling; education techniques, media, and current technology.
7400:401/501 FAMILY-LIFE PATTERNS IN THE ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED HOME2 credits
Study of family life orientation and life-style patterns among economically deprived with emphasis on impact or socioeconomic and psychological deprivation on family members throughout family life span.
7400:403/503 ADVANCED FOOD PREPARATION3 credits
Prerequisite: 141 or 245 or permission of instructor. Study of advanced techniques of food preparation. Introduction to and interpretation of classic and foreign cuisines. Emphasis on individualized experience, skill development and evaluation of procedures and results.
7400:404/504 ADOLESCENCE IN THE FAMILY CONTEXT
3 credits Prerequisites: 201, 265 or permission of instructor. The influences of adolescent behavior on the family and the influence of the family environment on adolescent development.
7400:406/506 FAMILY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3 credits
Analysis of the family as a financial unit including financial problems and their resolution, decision-making patterns and financial practices behavior. Cases, exercises, problems and computer analysis.
7400:412 INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT 3 credits
Organization and management in administration of food service systems; problems in administration of food service systems; problems in control of labor, time and cost. Field experience in food production.
7400:413 FOOD SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT II 3 credits
Prerequisite: 310. Advanced concepts in management of dietetic service systems relating to achievement of nutritional care goals.
7400:414 FOOD SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT II CLINICAL
3 credits (credit/noncredit) Prerequisite: 315. corequisite: 413. CP students only. Application of advanced food systems management
concepts in community dietetic food service facilities; preparation for entry-level staff positions as administrative dietitians; clinical experience for 24 hours per week for 10 weeks of semester.
7400:418/518 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGNI4 credits
The study of furnishings, interiors, and architecture from antiquity through the eighteenth century, with emphasis on the social-cultural influences shaping their development.
7400:419/519 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN II4 credits
The study of nineteenth- and twentieth-century furnishings, interiors, and architecture, with emphasis on the social-cultural influences shaping their development.
7400:420/520 EXPERIMENTAL FOODS3 credits
Prerequisites: 246, 3150:111. Theory and methods in the experimental study of foods. Sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis of food quality. Individual research emphasized. Lecture/Laboratory.
7400:421 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN HOME ECONOMICS
1-3 credits Additional study or apprentice experience in specialized field or preparation; group and individual experimentation.
7400:422 FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT3 credits
Theoretical and practical experiences utilized in study of management processes and principles as applied to families. Management of human and material resources and decision-making processes emphasized.
7400:423/523 PROFESSIONAL IMAGE ANALYSIS3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior status. Comparison of theories associated with projecting and maximizing an appropriate professional image consistent with career goals and objectives.
7400:424/524 NUTRITION IN THE LIFE CYCLE3 credits
Prerequisite: 316 or 426. or permission of instructor. Study of the physiological basis for nutritional requirements; interrelating factors which affect growth, development, maturation and nutritional status from conception through the elderly years.
7400:425/525 ADVANCED TEXTILES3 credits
Prerequisite: 225. Evaluation of physical, aesthetic, comfort, care, and durability properties of textile products and testing procedures to determine suitability for desired end uses.
7400:426 HUMAN NUTRITION5 credits
Prerequisites: 133, 3100:209, 3150:111, or instructor’s permission. Application of principles of nutrition, metabolism and assessment. Analysis and interpretation of current literature. Open to dietetics majors only.
7400:427/527 GLOBAL ISSUES IN TEXTILES AND APPAREL3 credits Prerequisite: 139. Examines the global structure and scope of the textile and apparel industries emphasizing
an economic perspective.
7400:428 NUTRITION IN MEDICAL SCIENCE II5 credits
Prerequisite: 328. Continuation of 328. Emphasizing nutritional implications of more complex metabolic and pathological conditions as well as nutrition support strategies.
7400:429 NUTRITION IN MEDICAL SCIENCE II CLINICAL3 credits (credit/noncredit) Prerequisites: 329. CP students only; corequisite: 428. Clinical experience in hospitals; application of principles of nutritional care learned in 428.
7400:430 COMPUTER-ASSISTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT 3 credits Use of computer programs in application of management concepts for food service systems.
7400:433 SENIOR DESIGN STUDIO I3 credits
Prerequisites: 158, 258, 333, 334, 335, 337, 7100:491; 2940:250. A comprehensive study of residential design with emphasis on conceptual, analytical, and graphic skills.
7400:434 SENIOR DESIGN STUDIO III3 credits
Prerequisites: 158, 258, 333, 334, 335, 337, 7100:491; 2940:250. Advanced space planning and problem solving experiences for application in nonresidential design.
7400:435 DECORATIVE ELEMENTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN
1 credit Prerequisites: 158, 418. and 7100:210. The selection and application of decorative elements in the built environment.
7400:436/536 TEXTILE CONSERVATION 3 credits
Prerequisites: 123, 225. Principles and practices of textile conservation with emphasis on procedures appropriate for collectors and small historical agencies.
7400:437/537 HISTORIC COSTUME TO 1800 3 credits
Study of costume and textiles from antiquity through the 18th century, with emphasis on social/cultural influences
7400:438/538 HISTORY OF FASHION SINCE 1780 3 credits
Study of 19th and 20th century western fashions, textiles, and designers with emphasis on social-cultural influences.
7400:439 FASHION ANALYSIS3 credits
Prerequisite: 139. In-depth study of resources and processes for the analysis and forecasting of fashion trends. Emphasis on current designers and environmental forces that influence fashion.
7400:440/540 FAMILY CRISIS3 credits
Study of family stress and crisis including internal and external variables and their influence on degree of disorganization, coping and recovery. Includes theory, research and application dimensions.
7400:442/542 HUMAN SEXUALITY3 credits
Prerequisite: 201 or permission of instructor. Introduction to problems and values. Emphasis is on the role of values in intimate relationships, the diverse dimensions of sexual responsibility.
7400:446/546 CULTURE, ETHNICITY AND THE FAMILY
3 credits Study of the role of culture and ethnicity in adaptation of the family system to environment. Program applications considered.
7400:447 SENIOR SEMINAR: CRITICAL ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 credit Prerequisites: 147 and senior standing. Consideration of home economics as a profession and its impact on the quality of life of individuals, families and their environments. Analysis of challenges facing the profession
and all home economists.
7400:448/548 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
2 credits Study of the development, implementation and evaluation of school-age child-care programs for before and after school and vacation periods.
7400:449/549 FLAT PATTERN DESIGN 3 credits
Prerequisite: 123. Theory and experience in clothing design using flat pattern techniques.
7400:451/551 CHILD IN THE HOSPITAL4 credits
Prerequisite: 265. comparable course or permission of instructor. Seminar dealing with special needs and problems of hospitalized/ill child and family. Literature related to effects, separation, illness and stress. Examination of strategies for coping.
7400:455/555 PRACTICUM: ESTABLISHING AND SUPERVISING A CHILD-LIFE PROGRAM 3 credits
Prerequisite: 451.551. Explores procedures for implementing and setting up child-life programs; critical analysis of currently functioning program.
7400:458 SENIOR DESIGN STUDIO II3 credits
Prerequisites: 158, 258, 333, 334, 335, 337, 7100:491; 2940:250. A comprehensive study of the nonresidential design with emphasis on conceptual, analytical and graphic skills.
7400:459 SENIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV 3 credits
Prerequisites:158, 258, 332, 333, 334, 335, 337, 7100:491; and 2940:250. Advanced space planning and problem solving experiences for application in residential and nonresidential design.
7400:460/560 ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS 3 credits Theory, principles and procedures involved in establishing and operating centers for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children.
7400:470/570 THE FOOD INDUSTRY: ANALYSIS AND FIELD STUDY3 credits Prerequisite: 245 or permission. Role of technology in extending the food supply. Chemical, physical and
biological effects of processing and storage, on-site tours of processing plants.
7400:474/574 CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF FOOD 3 credits
An examination of cultural, geographical and historical influences on development of food habits. Emphasis on evolution of diets; effects of religion, education, gender roles, media.
7400:475/575 ANALYSIS OF FOOD 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3150:113 and 7400:245. Theory and practice of food analysis by classical and modern chemical and instrumental methods. Principles illustrated by experimentation and demonstration.
7400:476/576 DEVELOPMENTS IN FOOD SCIENCE3 credits
Prerequisite: 246. Advanced study of the chemistry and physics of food components, affecting characteristics of foods. Critical evaluation of current basic and applied research emphasized.
7400:478 SENIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW1 credit
Prerequisites: 333, 433, 458, 2940:250, and 7100:491, 492. Corequisites: 434, 459. The development of the interior design portfolio.
7400:479 THE NCIDQ EXAMINATION1 credit
Prerequisites: 158, 258, 331, 333, 418. and 2950:250. The course is designed to help candidates prepare for the National Council for for Interior Design Qualification Examination..
7400:480/580 COMMUNITY NUTRITION I LECTURE
3 credits Prerquisites: 316 or 426. Corequisite: 481 for CP students only. Major food and nutrition related problems in the community. Emphasis on community assessment, program implementation and evaluation, and rationales for nutrition services.
7400:481/581 COMMUNITY NUTRITION I CLINICAL
1 credit (credit/noncredit) Prerequisite: CP students only; 428. Corequisite: 480, 580. Field placement in area agencies offering nutrition services. Study of the agency’s goals, organization, and philosophy of nutritional care.
7400:482/582 COMMUNITY NUTRITION II LECTURE
3 credits Prerequisite: 480. Corequisite: 483 for CP students only. Activities engaged in by community nutritionist. Emphasis on controversies, cultural differences, educational approaches, grants manship, marketing, and working with the media.
7400:483/583 COMMUNITY NUTRITION II CLINICAL
1 credit (credit/noncredit) Prerequisite: CP students only; 481, 581. Corequisite: 482, 582. A second field placement in an area agency
offering nutrition services. Study of the agency’s goals, organization, and philosophy of nutritional care.
7400:484/584 ORIENTATION TO THE HOSPITAL SETTING
2 credits Prerequisite: 265. comparable course or permission of instructor. Focuses on hospital as a major social institution; introduces procedures and functions of the hospital; roles played by various hospital personnel plus cursory knowledge of medical terminology, common childhood diseases, illnesses and injuries.
7400:485/585 SEMINAR IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES1-3 credits Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Exploration and evaluation of current developments in selected areas.
7400:486 STAFF RELIEF: DIETETICS1 credit (credit/noncredit)
Prerequisites: 414. CP senior only. Opportunity to function as an entry-level dietitian in area of administrative, therapeutic or community dietetics. The graduating senior CUP student spends two 40-hour weeks in a mutually agreeable agency primarily under direction of staff dietitians or coordinators.
7400:487/587 SPORTS NUTRITION3 credits
Prerequisites: 133, 3100:209; 3150:113 or 203 or permission of instructor. In-depth study of energy metabolism and utilization before, during, and after exercise. Factors affecting nutrient needs and peak performance of different athletic populations are emphasized.
7400:488/588 PRACTICUM IN DIETETICS1-3 credits
Prerequisite: approval of advisor/instructor. Practical experience in application of the principles of nutrition.
7400:490/590 WORKSHOP IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES1-3 credits
Prerequisite: at least junior standing. Investigation on current issue or topic in selected areas of home economics and family ecology. May be on off-campus study tour or an on-campus full-time group meeting.
7400:495 INTERNSHIP: GUIDED EXPERIENCES IN CHILD-LIFE PROGRAM 8 credits
Prerequisite: 455. A field experience in a child-life program as a child-life specialist at Children’s Hospital-Medical Center of Akron.
7400:496/596 PARENTING EDUCATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 265. comparable course or permission of instructor. Practical application that reviews and analyzes various parenting techniques with major emphasis on the evaluation of parent education programs.
7400:497 INTERNSHIP: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 2-6 credits Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth field experience in business, industry or community agencies related to student’s area of specialization.
7400:499 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES1-3 credits (May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in Honors Program and approval of honors preceptor. Individual study supervised by adviser. Student and preceptor develop goals, objectives and
methodology.
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