FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

FCS 167 BASIC NUTRITION

7 lessons, 1 dietary recall assignment, 1 final exam
Credit 3, $240
Writing Enhanced Course.
Basic principles of nutrition in health and disease. The modern concept of an adequate diet based upon the nutritional needs of the individual is stressed. Two interrelating factors, the influence of nutrition on disease and the influence of disease on nutrition, are stressed. Emphasis is placed on food selection and quality of nutrients in normal diets.

FCS 262 NUTRITION

6 lessons, 4 dietary analyses
Credit 3, $240
(Formerly FCS 363) A study is made of the fundamental concepts of nutrition. The various nutrients, their sources, metabolism, physiology and interrelationships are emphasized. Requirements at different stages of growth and development are studied. Experience is provided in making dietary studies and in adjusting meals for individual and population groups.

FCS 266 FASHION IN SOCIETY

12 lessons, 1 final exam
Credit 3, $240
Basic fashion theory is studied along with theories of dress and adornment from both psychological and sociological perspectives. The course also examines the individual's attitudes toward and perceptions of personal dress and the appearance of others.

FCS 268 CONSUMER EDUCATION

10 lessons, 1 final exam

Credit 3, $240

Study of consumer goods and services. It includes the study of rational consumer decisions in an electronic economy, major consumption expenditures, budget management, risk management, financial management, quality assessment, branding, grading, marketing, and consumer legislation.

FCS 369 FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

10 lessons, 1 final exam
Credit 3, $240
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Writing Enhanced Course.
Analysis of the changing and supportive role of the members in the contemporary stages of the family life cycle. Focus is on family heritage, family interaction patterns as well as an emphasis on the individual development and the network of family-based care, and socio-cultural variations forms.

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