May 18, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Undergraduate Courses


A complete list of undergraduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • ETT 490 - Workshop in Instructional Technology


    Concentrated study of applications, issues, or problems related to the current or future roles of instructional technologists in the community and/or public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when subject varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETT 492 - Special Topics in Instructional Technology


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETT 497 - Independent Study in Instructional Technology


    Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 152 - Fiber and Fabric Analysis I


    Study of basic textile fibers, yarns, fabric construction and finishes; their origin, processing, and properties. Emphasis on textile terminology, selection, and care.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 180 - Personal Development and the Family


    Self-concept in relation to family. Influence upon personality development and the maturing person. Development of intimate relationships.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 198 - Orientation in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences


    Introduction, philosophy, and history of the field, choosing a major area of study, purpose of core and general education courses, contribution of volunteer work and campus experiences to employability. Exploration of career choices.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCNS 200A - Principles of Food Preparation


    Principles of food preparation as related to the chemical, physical, and organoleptic properties of food.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111, or CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; and current State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 200B - Food Preparation Laboratory


    Designed to accompany FCNS 200A. Two 3-hour periods a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ or CRQ: FCNS 200A.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FCNS 201 - Human Nutrition


    Role of nutrition in human biological systems: properties of nutrients; interaction with other environmental and genetic factors; quality of the current food supply. Not open for credit to students having previous credit in FCNS 309.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 103 or BIOS 109 or BIOS 208 or BIOS 357 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 202 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry


    Exploration of related fields and career opportunities in the hospitality industry, travel and tourism, lodging, foodservice, meetings and conventions, leisure and recreation, and beverage operations. Description of specific positions including requirements of job duties, skills, knowledge, personality attributes, and working conditions. Overview of current regional, national, and global trends in the industry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 207 - The Consumer


    Role of family members as consumers; influence of values and goals upon consumption practices; information and protection for the consumer.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 230 - Child Development


    Understanding of developmental principles of children under 8 years of age. Includes observation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PSYC 102.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 231 - An Observational Approach to the Study and Assessment of Young Children


    Observational techniques and other assessment methods used in the study of young children (0-8 years) in inclusive natural and experimental settings. Emphasis on children from 0-5 years of age, diverse learners and learning environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 240 - Teaching and Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    Introduction to family and consumer sciences education and the role of the teacher in planning and implementing instruction for middle/junior high school and high school level students. Twenty clock hours of early field experience. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA and passing the Test of Academic Proficiency in the Illinois Licensure Testing System.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 252 - Apparel Production


    Fundamentals of mechanics of apparel production including raw material analysis, cutting production analysis, and assembly and finishing processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 256 - Cooperative Education I for Fashion Merchandising


    Cooperative work experience for students in fashion merchandising. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared fashion merchandising major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 258 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry


    Survey of the workings and interrelationships of the various industries and services that comprise the fashion business. Career opportunities in the fashion field.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 262 - Design Trends in Western Costume


    Survey of western costumes and textiles of past periods and their relationship to contemporary fashion.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 272 - Merchandising Promotion


    Study of merchandising promotion as it relates to the apparel and fashion industry, with emphasis on coordination of forecasting, display, and promotional events.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ART 102 or ARTH 282, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society


    Survey of human growth and development from conception to death with emphasis on interaction and socialization processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PSYC 102.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 284 - Introduction to Family Relationships


    Family development and internal family social processes using systemic perspectives. Family strengths and diversity. Interaction and communication patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PSYC 102 or SOCI 170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 285 - Introduction to Family Life Education


    Introduction to and history of the profession and practice of family life education, including needs assessment, evaluation of programs, understanding group process, and contexts of family life education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 289 - Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising I


    Approved introductory learning experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 389 Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3-30
  
  • FCNS 293 - Cooperative Education I for Child Development


    Cooperative work experience for students in the child development emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared child development or pre-major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 294 - Cooperative Education I for Family Social Services


    Cooperative work experience for students in the family social services emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared family social services or pre-major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 295 - Cooperative Education I for Nutrition, Health, and Wellness


    Cooperative work experience for students in the nutrition, health, and wellness emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared nutrition, health, and wellness major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 296 - Cooperative Education I for Hospitality Management


    Cooperative work experience for students in the hospitality management emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared hospitality management major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 299 - Experiences in Hospitality Management I


    Approved introductory experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 399, Experiences in Hospitality Management II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3-30
  
  • FCNS 302 - Lodging Operations


    Study of operational issues of lodging facilities including housekeeping, reservations, and front desk. Focus on revenue management, forecasting, and property management systems. On-site observations with practical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 303 - Hospitality Law


    Introduction to the principles of hotel, restaurant, and travel law. Case studies of industry related regulations on duty of innkeepers, dram shop laws, truth in menu laws, and service contracts in the hospitality industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MGMT 217 and FCNS 202.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 304 - Food and Beverage Operations


    Principles of food and beverage operations. Application of established standards, techniques, and practices of food and beverage management including styles of dining room services, menu design, purchasing, storing, and controlling restaurant supplies and equipment, legal issues on serving alcoholic beverages, food sanitation, revenue and cost control, restaurant facility design, customer service, and labor management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise


    Essentials of normal nutrition with application to exercise and individualized sports nutrition plans.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and one course in chemistry. If taken for 2 semester hours, CRQ: KNPE 306.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • FCNS 308 - Current Problems and Trends in Nutrition and Foods


    Readings in and discussion of selected classic studies and recent developments in the field of nutrition and foods. Implications for dietitians, nutritionists, teachers, extension workers, and others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 309 - Science of Nutrition


    Study of various nutrients; their chemistry, properties, classification, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions, dietary allowances, food sources, and deficiency symptoms. Introduction of the exchange system for dietary planning. Offered fall semester only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 103 and BIOS 105, CHEM 230 or CHEM 330. CRQ: BIOS 357.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 310 - Applied Nutrition through the Lifecycle


    Application of the principles of nutrition in managing the nutritional needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. Evaluation of current nutritional practices and nutritional status.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 309 with a grade of C or better. Offered spring semester only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 314 - Hospitality Facility Management


    An overview of the operation of hospitality facilities, including operating costs for various types of facilities, types and characteristics of major building systems, renovation and design issues specifically related to the hospitality industry. Environmentally sustainable hotel management is discussed with a broad range of topics including global certifications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 302. CRQ: MGMT 333.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 315 - Casino and Gaming Management


    Emphasis on the structure and operating protocols for gaming, including onshore and offshore venues. Focus on internal/external auditing, gaming regulations, economic impact, e-commerce, financial control, and responsible gaming.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 316 - Hospitality Service


    Principles and practices of service excellence within the hospitality industry. Presents an overview of service management in the hospitality industry including design, evaluation, and management of hospitality service delivery systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202 and hospitality management major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 319 - Foundations of Tourism


    Introduction to the principles, practices, and philosophies of tourism, with emphasis upon global impacts, delivery and development of products and services, tourist behavior, and economic aspects of the tourism industry. Examines travel and tourism from an interdisciplinary perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 320 - Quantity Food Production


    Application of principles of food preparation to quantity food production and service, including operation and care of equipment, procurement of goods, scheduling of employees, costing of menus, and management responsibilities for a day of service in a student-operated dining facility.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 200A with a grade of C or better and FCNS 200B with a grade of C or better, or FCNS 316 with a grade of C or better, and current State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate, certifications in first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), 2-step tuberculin (TB) test, and verification of 100 hours work experience in food production.

    Credits: 4
  
  • FCNS 330 - Principles of Guiding Young Children


    Based on a knowledge of normal developmental sequence of young children, the course is designed to help the student identify, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the purposes and techniques of working with young children. Behavior and guidance principles are studied through observation in the child development laboratory and through other media. Cannot be taken concurrently with FCNS 331.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 331 - Inclusive Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents


    Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs for young children (conception through 2 years) and their parents. Emphasis on the selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 331A - Practicum in Early Childhood Studies: Infants and Toddlers


    Participation and observation in infant-toddler settings for a minimum of 30 clock hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing and completion of FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCNS 332 - Inclusive Program Planning for Children 3-8 Years of Age and Their Parents


    Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs outside traditional school settings for children ages 3-8 years and their parents. Emphasis on selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 343 - Family Financial Planning


    Principles of management as related to family finances.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 344 - Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Planning critical science-based curriculum for family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings to meet individual, community, and societal needs. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 240, at least 18 semester hours of FCNS course work, and admission to the school’s educator licensure program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 345 - Methods and Resources for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences


    Selection, development, and use of teaching methods and materials in family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 344.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 351 - Fiber and Fabric Analysis II


    Emphasis on fiber properties resulting from chemical and physical structures of the fibers; experience in executing and reporting fiber performance evaluations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 353 - Apparel Products Analysis


    Analysis of the principles and elements of creative and technical design for the ready-to-wear market. Identification of factors that influence quality, selection, and use of apparel products including fiber and fabric analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, and ART 102 or ARTH 282; and CHEM 110 and CHEM 111.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 354 - Tailoring


    Professional methods and techniques for making suits and coats.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 252 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 355 - Merchandising Mathematics


    Application of mathematical concepts and calculations in fashion merchandising.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better; and MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 356 - Cooperative Education II for Fashion Merchandising


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in fashion merchandising. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in a second course experience or equivalent. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, an overall GPA of 2.00 or above, declared fashion merchandising major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 365X - Principles of Retailing


    Crosslisted as MKTG 365. Study of retail institutions; store organization, location strategy, merchandising, inventory control, customer communication, price determination, and the management of retail salespersons.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MKTG 310 or UBUS 310.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 367 - Computer Applications for Fashion Merchandising


    Exploration of computers and software applications used in fashion merchandising. Emphasis on how computer technology impacts the fashion merchandising industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 353.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 369 - Fashion Design and Illustration


    Study of design elements as applied to textiles, apparel, and accessories. Examination and application of methods used to design, illustrate, and communicate fashion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ART 102 or ARTH 282, FCNS 262, and FCNS 353, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 382 - Group Process and Personal and Family Functioning


    Employment of group interaction in studying the ways personality limits and/or enhances personal and family functioning. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 180 with a grade of C or better, admission to the family social services emphasis, and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 383 - Clinical Applications in Family Social Services


    Introduction to theory and techniques of family intervention with exposure to interviewing. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 382 with a grade of C or better, and 50 hours of approved community service in social service agencies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 384 - Asian American Families


    Analysis of Asian American families using theories, methods, and research findings. Emphasis on the process of immigration, family formation in the United States, family dynamics, family obligations and intergenerational relationship, interracial families, changing gender roles, marriage, identity formation, family and the life cycle, and family strengths.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 284 or SOCI 170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 389 - Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising II


    Approved advanced learning experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 289, Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3-30
  
  • FCNS 393 - Cooperative Education II for Child Development


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the child development emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 293 or equivalent, declared child development major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 394 - Cooperative Education II for Family Social Services


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the family social services emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 294 or equivalent, declared family social services major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 395 - Cooperative Education II for Nutrition, Health, and Wellness


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the nutrition, health, and wellness emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in a second course experience or equivalent. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 295 or equivalent, declared nutrition, health, and wellness major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 396 - Cooperative Education II for Hospitality Management


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the hospitality management emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in a second course experience or equivalent. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 296 or equivalent, declared hospitality management major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 398 - Cooperative Education for Family and Individual Development


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the family and individual development emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading may be used. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open only to declared Family and Child Studies majors in the Family and Individual Development emphasis with senior standing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: A grade of C or better in FCNS 280 or PSYC 225; and a grade of C or better in FCNS 284; and declared family and individual development major, senior standing; and at least two of the following: FCNS 437, FCNS 438, FCNS 482, FCNS 483, FCNS 488; and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 399 - Experiences in Hospitality Management II


    Approved advanced experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 299, Experiences in Hospitality Management I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3-30
  
  • FCNS 404 - Nutrition and Community Food Systems


    Interdisciplinary examination of current trends in the food industry, agriculture, and community environment in relation to food sustainability, social and nutritional health and wellness. Organized service learning component requires participation in local community food systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of school.

    Credits: 2-5
  
  • FCNS 405 - Child Health and Nutrition


    Application of the principles of health and nutrition to meet the physiological, sociological, and psychological needs of individuals from the prenatal period through adolescence. Consideration of the interaction of physiological factors with the influence of family, school, and community on the health and nutrition of children. Not available for credit to majors in nutrition, dietetics, and hospitality administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 406 - Global Food and Nutrition Issues


    Interdisciplinary study of issues related to hunger and malnutrition in the world setting; causes of food crises in less developed nations, as well as in technologically advanced countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 103 or BIOS 109; and ANTH 120 or SOCI 170 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 407 - Consumer Protection


    Current trends in consumption; consumer movement in the United States; laws and agencies protecting and serving the consumer; product analysis using appropriate materials and skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 409 - Nutrition Education for Health Promotion


    Development of strategies for nutrition education. Emphasis on health promotion theory and guidelines to optimize nutrition-related behaviors. Participation in activities that address health promotion/disease prevention for the general population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 410 - Community Nutrition


    Examination of nutrition needs of populations, intervention services, and public policy issues for community-based nutrition programs. Planning, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Includes field experiences and hands-on learning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 409 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 411 - Yield Management in the Hospitality Industry


    Exploration of competitive benchmarking, demand forecasting and distribution using case analysis, internal and external measurement tools, tactical pricing and packaging in the hospitality operation. Topics include demand forecasting in hospitality operation, channel and hotel room inventory management, and yield management software application.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 302 and ECON 260.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 413 - Meeting, Event, and Convention Management


    Fundamental concepts of meeting, event, and convention management. Includes the foundation and structure of the meeting industry, site selection, facility contractual issues, meeting budget management, industry associations, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, meeting destinations, sponsors, meeting technology, convention and conference centers, and catering management. Career exploration is also discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 415 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    Introduction to therapeutic nutrition. An understanding of the metabolic and pathologic changes during chronic disease condition and adaptation of the principles of normal nutrition to promote optimum nutrition during disease states. Offered fall semester only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 370.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 416 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    Discussion of current research of the role of nutrition during clinical care with emphasis on acute conditions requiring special nutrition support and alternate nutrient delivery routes. This course is required for the Didactic Program in Dietetics verification. Offered spring semester only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 415 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 417 - Trade Show and Exhibition Management


    Study of tradeshow and exhibition management. Includes varieties of exhibitions, tradeshow planning, on-site operations, design of exhibitor prospectus, marketing materials, floor plans, legal considerations, registration and data management, specification and work orders, service contractors, housing management, and international exhibitions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 413 with a grade of C or better, and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 418 - Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry


    Fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools of human resources management in the hospitality industry. Includes legislative and technical aspects of managing hospitality employees, roles and responsibilities of hospitality managers in employee selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation, and benefits. Global issues and other current topics in hospitality human resource management are covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better and MGMT 333.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 419 - Nutrition for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention


    Study of the role that dietary modifications play in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease based on the fundamentals of nutrition science and current nutrition research. Apply traditional and emerging nutrition therapies to menu-planning strategies including lifestyle, cultural, and genetic factors for health promotion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 420 - Management of Food and Nutrition Services


    Principles of food and nutrition services management with emphasis on personnel management, cost controls, marketing, and menu analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MGMT 333 and FCNS 320.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 424 - Cultural and National Food Patterns


    Food practices as influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior or senior standing, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 425 - Hospitality Management


    Application of cost control principles to hospitality industry with focus on financial statement analysis, management of assets, ratio analysis, operating budgeting, and cash management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ACCY 206 or ACCY 288; and MATH 110 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics placement examination.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 426 - Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry


    Analysis of environments associated with a product/market domain and implementation of the proper mix of competitive strategy and organization structure in the hospitality industry. Opportunity to explore the process and content of strategic management as applied to the administration of hospitality organizations. Attention is given to specific strategies for building competitive advantage and generating superior value for customers in the hospitality industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 425 with a grade of C or better, and MGMT 333.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 427 - Catering Operations Practicum


    Study and application of catering functions and services. Plan, organize, implement and execute catering activities at the Chandelier Dining Room and other locations. Laboratory to be announced.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: FCNS 320.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • FCNS 428 - Nutrition and Aging


    Physiological aspects of nutrition for older adults. Understanding of physiological changes that occur during aging; the impact of these changes on nutrition needs and how nutrition impacts aging process. Emphasis on assessment of dietary factors and relation to chronic diseases associated with aging in this population. Participation in local programs that address the needs of the older adult population. Design and implementation of one program per semester to foster community awareness of the needs of this population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing and FCNS 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 429 - Strategies for Modifying Nutrition Behaviors


    Exploration of various strategies for assisting individuals and families to make changes in their behaviors related to food and nutrition. Attention given to nutrition counseling and nutrition education. Active participation in applying strategies to case studies and hypothetical situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 409, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 430 - Data Analysis for the Hospitality Industry


    Acquaint students with a variety of data, including the hotel industry performance reports and restaurant industry operations report, that can be turned into useful information for sound hospitality decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 425; and MATH 210 or MATH 211.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 431 - Internship in Family Social Services


    Supervised participation in professional settings. Students will be assigned to experiences appropriate to their professional interest in family social services. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. When taken in conjunction with FCNS 394, Cooperative Education II for Family Social Services, total enrolled credit hours in both courses may not exceed 15 hours. S/U grading basis may be used. See special requirements as may apply to internship according to major.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • FCNS 432 - Theories of Child Development


    Analysis of the major theories of child development and their implications in working with young children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS or ECS major, FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225 and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 433 - Introduction to Child Life Theory and Practice


    Educate and prepare students for working with pediatric patients and families in the healthcare setting. Through review of
    the theoretical framework and exploration of the clinical role of the Child Life practice, students will gain knowledge of the importance of play and preparation for the child and family in the healthcare setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 434 - Administration and Supervision of Quality Programs for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds


    Planning the total inclusive program: the administration and supervision of various types of quality inclusive group care for children from diverse backgrounds. Topics to promote quality care and education, including program philosophy, program assessments, personnel supervision and management, financial management, leadership, and advocacy. Service learning and professional association components.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 437 - Parent-Child Interaction From Birth to 8 Years


    Parent-child interactions in the home and in institutions (e.g., early childhood care and educational settings in public and private schools, community service agencies, hospitals, and parent-child centers). Survey of theory, research, and professional early childhood practice regarding parent-child interaction, and parent education and involvement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 284; and one of the following: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 438 - Parent Education


    Basic principles in organization, formulation, and presentation of parent study programs. Experiences in ways of working with parents of children from preschool through adolescence. Uses of group dynamics and mass media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 284, at least junior standing, and FCNS 230 or PSYC 324 or EPS 304.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 439 - Infant Development in the Family: Typical and Atypical


    The typical and atypical development of infants in the context of the family. Study of major scientific findings concerning typical and atypical prenatal and postnatal development of the child from conception through the first two years of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 445 - Management of Human and Family Resources


    Integration of theory and research for practice related to management of resources by individuals and families. Exploration of multicultural perspectives on resource management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 180 or FCNS 280, and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 446 - Organization of Cooperative Workforce Education


    Introduction of organizational principles, development, and structure of cooperative workforce education programs in school settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 447 - Supervision of Cooperative Workforce Education


    Examines coordination and operation of cooperative workforce education programs in school settings, including selection of students, selection and maintenance of training stations, student placement, related instruction and program management.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 450 - Workshop in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences


    Advanced studies of various areas in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Nature and length of workshop dependent upon needs of students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • FCNS 452 - Apparel Design I


    Apparel design through the fundamental principles and processes of flat pattern methods. Emphasis on the development of a master pattern and original design. May be repeated once for advanced projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 453 - Experimental Textiles


    Standard textile testing methods used in determining the physical and chemical characteristics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics, and the statistical methods employed in data analysis and evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 351.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCNS 454 - Apparel Design II


    Draping based upon the interrelating factors of form, design, and material. Emphasis on experimentation with materials, techniques, and original design ideas. May be repeated once for advanced projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
 

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