1300. Introduction to Human Sciences. V:1-3
Overview of the human sciences profession and its interrelationships with the natural and social sciences and the arts, study of the mission and philosophical bases of the profession, emphasis on professional opportunities in the field. Open to all students; required of all human sciences majors.

4300. Problems in Human Sciences. V:1-3
Guided independent study in one of the program areas in human sciences. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in human sciences, consent of the department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

4302. Honors Tutorial. V:1-3
Guided independent study and research in the student's selected major in human sciences. Prerequisites: junior and senior standing, 3.25 GPA, completion of at least 15 semester hours in human sciences and consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

4601. Practicum in Human Sciences. V:3-6
Supervised work experience in a setting appropriate to the student's specialization within human sciences. Prerequisites: senior standing and at least 24 semester hours in human sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit

2320. Foundations of Child Development. 3(3-2)
Overview of the theories and enhancement of development of infants, toddlers, young children and adolescents in physical, mental, social and emotional areas within a family context; includes methods and techniques used in observing children. Observation and participation required. Laboratory fee, $5.

2321. Prenatal, Infant and Toddler Development. 3(2-2)
In-depth study of the theories of child growth and development from conception through the first two years. Includes interactions with caregivers, peers and the environment. Observation and participation required. Laboratory fee, $5.

2322. Family and Community Health. 3(3-0)
Personal, family and community health problems; community and governmental health agencies; principles of first aid and home care of the sick with special reference to the care of children and the aged.

3320. Development of the Preschool Child. 3(2-2)
In-depth study of the theories of child growth and development as they relate to children from toddlerhood to preschool age. Observation and participation required. Prerequisites: HSCI 2320, HSCI 2321or junior standing. Laboratory fee, $5.

3321. Marriage and Family Relationships. 3(3-0)
Analysis of the family unit as a group of interacting members at each stage of the life cycle, cultural and social influences upon the marriage unit and individuals in the family, alternate life styles in modern society and how to deal with them in the community. Prerequisites: completion of ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.

3322. Parenthood. 3(3-0)
Basic principles and skills for parent effectiveness, diverse parenting situations, parent-child interaction and communication. Methods, materials and techniques for teaching parenting. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4320. The Family in Later Life. 3(3-0)
Family-oriented problem solving and its relation to major gerontological issues such as intergenerational struggles, independence, loneliness, alternative living arrangements; an examination of family kinship patterns in later life; relationships with spouse, adult children and siblings. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4321. Family Resource Management. 3(3-0)
Selected areas of interest in home management, consumer economics, housing and household equipment. Students are given the opportunity to solve special problems with families having economic, management, housing or household equipment problems. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4322. Family and Consumer Economics. 3(3-0)
Personal and family problems at various stages of the family life cycle in the use of time, money and energy. Factors affecting the family as an economic unit. Decision making applied to financial problems encountered throughout the family life cycle. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4323. Administration of Programs for Dependent Care. 3(2-2)
Principles and practices of administration and supervision in dependent care settings. Patterns of organization and environment planning, program development, staff relationships and development, personnel and business practices. Observation and participation required. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of human development and family studies courses. Laboratory fee, $5.

1330. Fundamentals of Fashion. 3(3-0)
An introduction to fashion merchandising with emphasis on the process by which fashion apparel is developed and distributed.

1340. Color and Design. 3(2-2)
A foundation course of color theories and the principles of design as applied to daily living. Art in the immediate environment. Emphasis on awareness of design. Laboratory fee, $2.

2331. Textiles. 3(2-2)
Overview of chemical and physical properties of fibers, yarns and fabrics as they influence the selection and performance of textile products; study of textile developments and trends and implications for end uses of these products. Corequisite: CHEM 1405. Laboratory fee, $5.

2332. Merchandising Field Experience. 3(0-5)
Introductory course in which students work and study off-campus in an approved position to better understand the challenges and potential of various careers in fashion apparel and interiors industries.

2333. Software Applications in Fashion and Interiors. 3(3-0)
Overview of computers in layout creation and merchandising, microcomputer applications, analysis of appropriate databases and utilization and evaluation of software specific to fashion and interiors merchandising. Prerequisite: computer literacy course.

2340. Introduction to Housing. 3(3-0)
Analysis of family housing needs, social and economic conditions affecting housing, production processes, the roles of government in housing.

3330. Historic Costume. 3(3-0)
Survey of historic modes of dress as they reflect the social, economic and cultural life of a people. Application of design principles to modern dress.

3331. Evaluation of Apparel Construction. 3(2-2)
Application of intermediate clothing construction techniques with emphasis on the evaluation of construction and fit in ready-to-wear. Prerequisites: HSCI 2331.

3332. Quantitative Buying Methods. 3(3-0)
Principles and application of basic mathematical calculations performed by buyers of fashion merchandise and other analytical skills related to the fashion and similar industries. Prerequisites: MATH 1324 and junior standing.

3340. Residential Design. 3(2-2)
The analysis, development and evaluation of residential interior environments; including the analysis of activities, major elements and materials. Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 or HSCI 1340. Laboratory fee, $5.

4330. Promotions and Visual Merchandising. 3(3-0)
Overview of promotional activities as they support the retailing function; emphasis is on planning, creating and evaluating displays. Prerequisites: HSCI 1340 or ARTS 1311 and junior standing.

4331. Clothing in Society. 3(3-0)
An exploration of the sociological, economic, psychological and cultural aspects of wearing apparel. Prerequisite: HSCI 3321 or 3 semester hours of sociology, psychology or economics.

4332. Qualitative Buying Methods. 3(3-0)
An exploration of the buying function and differences in buyers' responsibilities in various types of merchandising organizations. Topics include buying-selling cycles, stocking merchandise, assortment planning, merchandise resources, vendor relations, negotiating, pricing and development of import marketing programs. Prerequisite: HSCI 3332.

4333. The Fashion Industry. 3(3-0)
Production, distribution and consumption of apparel. Factors that influence acceptance or rejection of apparel. Issues and trends affecting organization, structure and operation of the textile and apparel industry. Prerequisite: junior standing and MKTG 3361 or HSCI 3332.

4334. Global Issues in Textiles and Apparel. 3(3-0)
Study of the economic importance of the textile and apparel industry from a global perspective.

4340. History of Architecture and Interiors. 3(3-0)
Survey of period design in architecture, interiors and furnishings from antiquity through the present. Prerequisites: HSCI 1340 or HSCI 2340; senior standing.

4341. Trends in Interiors Merchandising. 3(3-0)
Examination of trends in housing and interiors, with emphasis on electrical layouts, lighting and electronic technology. Prerequisite: HSCI 2340 or junior standing.

1350. Food Preparation and Meal Management. 3(2-2)
Management of resources in selection, purchasing, preparation and serving of foods. Basic principles and fundamental knowledge of standard food preparation are included. Meals and special occasion menus which meet the dietary needs of family members are planned, prepared and served. Laboratory fee, $5.

2150. Introductory Nutrition Laboratory. 1(0-2)
A laboratory experience that focuses on assessment of nutritional status of individuals. Nutrient composition of food, computerized dietary analysis and survey of the dietetic practice. Corequisite: HSCI 2350.

2350. Introductory Nutrition. 3(3-0)
Basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on the nutrients and factors which affect their utilization in the human body. Prerequisite: 4 semester hours of Biology or Chemistry. Laboratory fee, $5.

3350. Nutrition through the Life Cycle. 3(3-0)
An in-depth study of the normal growth, development and nutrition associated with pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. Review of appropriate nutritional assessment methods. Prerequisite: junior standing.

3352. Experimental Food Science. 3(2-3)
Food preparation designed to consolidate previous food studies and to develop experimental attitudes and techniques. Emphasis is placed on basic scientific principles. Includes fundamentals of quality assurance and the various subjective and objective methods of evaluation. Prerequisites: CHEM 2421, HSCI 1350. Laboratory fee, $5.

3353. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. 3(3-0)
Fundamentals of nutritional assessment techniques and management of diseases of infancy and childhood, diabetes, diseases of the heart, diseases of the upper and lower GI tract. Emphasis on physiology as related to disease and practical application of nutritional support. Includes case studies, practice problems, counseling methods and documentation. Prerequisite: HSCI
2350/2150.

3363. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. 3(3-0)
Advanced study of medical nutrition therapy. Course includes fundamentals of enteral and parenteral support and study of physiology as related to acute and chronic kidney disease, surgery, liver disease and acid/base balance. Prerequisites: HSCI 2350/2150, HSCI 3353.

4351. Cultural and Community Aspects of Foods and Nutrition I. 3(3-0)
Study of the influence of socioeconomic, cultural and psychological trends, issues and other impacts on food and nutrition behaviors of individuals and communities.

4352. Cultural and Community Aspects of Foods and Nutrition II. 3(3-0)
Global overview of agencies from community to international levels with emphasis on planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating nutrition programs. Prerequisite: HSCI 2150, HSCI 2350.

4360. Quantity Food Preparation and Management. 3(1-4)
Meal planning, food purchasing and preparation of food in large quantities. Introduction to systems management and employer-employee relations. Prerequisites: HSCI 1350. Laboratory fee, $5.

4366. Advanced Institutional Foodservice Management. 3(3-0)
Advanced studies in institutional foodservice administration including computer applications in foodservice management. Prerequisites: HSCI 4360.

4367. Advanced Nutrition I. 3(3-0)
Study of nutrients and their relation to the chemistry and physiology of the human body, including metabolism of energy and macronutrients in chronic diseases. Analysis and interpretation of current nutrition research. Prerequisites: HSCI 2150, HSCI 2350, CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112 or permission of instructor.

4368. Advanced Nutrition II. 3(3-0)
Study of nutrients and their relation to the chemistry and physiology of the human body, including regulatory nutrients and micronutrients and homoestatic maintenance in chronic diseases. Analysis and interpretation of current nutrition research. Prerequisites: HSCI 4367 or permission of instructor.

3301. Professional Practices in Human Sciences. 3(3-0)
Study of the professional responsibilities of home economists with various specializations in the field. Emphasis on organization and development of programs to meet societal needs. Prerequisite: junior standing in human sciences.

4310. Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences. 3(3-0)
Analysis of occupational programs which are designed to meet needs of special populations; projects are designed for specialized laboratory settings and the workplace environment. Observations of occupational programs are included. Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of 9 semester hours of human sciences course work.

4311. Professional Applications in Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences. 3(3-0)
Classroom study and application of skills through field experiences in the occupational areas of human sciences; institutional maintenance; hospitality services; food production management and services; services for the elderly; child care and guidance management; fashion design; apparel and textiles production and management; housing, home furnishings and equipment
management; production and services. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4312. Methods and Teaching Strategies in Family and Consumer Sciences. 3(3-0)
Principles of teaching the various subject matter areas in family and consumer sciences, including food science and nutrition, to secondary students, out-of-school youth and adults. Emphasis is on program planning; development and evaluation; curricula and other teaching materials; department management, recordkeeping and reporting. Prerequisites: junior standing.

4370. Human Sciences Seminar: A Capstone Experience. V:1-3
Seminar focusing on the integration of the Human Sciences specializations to meet the needs of individuals and families. Leadership; ethics; public policy at local, state, national and international levels; contemporary social issues that affect individuals and families; a capstone course where students work in teams representing various specializations to integrate concepts of problem solving. Prerequisite: senior standing.

4412. Plant Growth and Development. 4(3-3)
Study of the effects of various environmental and biological factors on germination, growth, enzyme production and nucleic composition of plants. Will use bioassays and techniques of enzymology, molecular biology and tissue cultures. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Biology, including BIOL 1107, BIOL 1307; BIOL 4411 recommended. Laboratory fee, $6.

4610. Directed Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences. 6(6-0)
Supervised student teaching in family and consumer sciences programs in selected high schools. Full-day, Monday through Friday, laboratory experience for at least 10 weeks; scheduled seminars on university campus. Prerequisites: HSCI 4312, overall GPA of 2.5, senior standing. Students are expected to furnish their own transportation for directed teaching.