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University of Central Arkansas
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006 - 2008

Undergraduate Bulletin
Document Number 4.04.02

Family and Consumer Sciences

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[1] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (NUTR) - Nutrition and Food Sciences

1300 NUTRITION IN THE LIFE CYCLE A required course for the dietetic and general FACS major, nursing, and other health-related majors. The course includes a study of principles and application of nutritional information for personal living and relevant information for the health professional. Lecture/discussion. Fall, spring.

2310 FOOD SCIENCE A required course for the dietetic and general FACS major. The course includes basic scientific principles applied to food preparation and an analysis of nutritional value, cost, and service of food. Lecture/discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 1300. Fall, spring.

2311 MEAL MANAGEMENT A required course for the dietetic and general FACS major. The course focus is the planning, buying, preparing, and serving family meals, food for special occasions, and entertaining. Lecture/discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 1300. Fall, spring.

3350 COMMUNITY NUTRITION A required course for the dietetic major. A study of cultural and scientific aspects of food and nutrition as applied to the individual and community. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: FACS 1300. Fall, spring.

3370 ADVANCED NUTRITION A required course for the dietetic major. A study of nutritive needs of the individual with emphasis on the roles of nutrients in the body. Family nutrition and the periods of pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are included. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: FACS 1300, CHEM 1402, or consent of instructor. Fall, spring.

3380 FOOD ECONOMICS A required course for the dietetic major. A study of problems confronting the dietitian in regard to quantity, quality, processing methods, intended use, and cost of food production. Attention is given to methods of food preservation, preparing food in quantity, organization, and evaluation. Lecture/discussion workshop. Prerequisite: FACS 2310 and BIOL 2411. Fall.

3390 NUTRITION AND METABOLISM A required course for the dietetic major. This course includes a study of the principles and application of macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, focus on the major metabolic diseases, and relevant information for the health professional. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite:  FACS 3370. Fall, spring.

4301 RESEARCH IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES A required course for the dietetic major. The course includes a study of techniques for problem design, analysis, and evaluation in one of the specialization areas of family and consumer sciences. Workshop. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Fall, spring.

4315 SPORTS NUTRITION A required course for the dietetic major and KPED athletic training program and a recommended elective for the FACS major. The course examines the nutritional needs of exercising individuals with a focus on wellness. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: FACS 1300 and 3370 or KPED 4300. Fall, spring.

4321 NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION A required course for the dietetic major. The course focus is on food service operations relating to management principles, methods of control, sanitation, and safety and training of food service personnel. Lecture. Prerequisite: FACS 3380. Spring.

4325 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I A required course for the dietetic major . A study of nutrition as a medical specialty from the perspective of disease prevention and treatment, including nutritional assessment, patient interviewing strategies, medical terminology, and charting techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 3370, CHEM 2450, and BIOL 2405. Fall.

4330 WORKSHOP An elective course for any specialization area in FACS. Workshops are planned and conducted to cover varying areas of interests and needs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. On demand.

4340 GERIATRIC NUTRITION This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of nutritional needs of older adults. The topics will help students gain insight related to physiological changes, diseases and environmental factors affecting the nutritional status of aging adults. Prerequisites: NUTR 1300 and BIOL 2405.  Fall.

4351 EXPERIMENTAL FOOD SCIENCE A required course for the dietetic major. The course includes a study of physical and sensory evaluation and experimentation with properties of fats, carbohydrate mixtures, protein foods, and food additives. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 2310, 3370 and 4301, CHEM 2450 or equivalent. Spring.

4374 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II A required course for dietetic major. Continued study of nutrition in therapeutic dietary treatment of nutritional problems in disease states. Includes in-depth case studies. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: FACS 4325. Spring.

4395 NUTRITION: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES An elective course for FACS majors and other health-related majors. The course includes a study of the principles and application of sound weight-management programs; focus on the popular weight control diets, supplements/meal replacements, and programs and other relevant information for the health professional. Lecture and discussion.

[2] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) - Textiles and Clothing

1370 INTERIOR AND APPAREL CONSTRUCTION 1 A required course for the general FACS and FACS education major and an elective for the interior design major. The course includes principles of construction for both interiors and apparel with emphasis on workroom techniques.

2360 TEXTILES A required course for the interior design and general FACS major. The course includes a study of the fundamental weaves, yarns, fibers, colors, and finishes with reference to selection of fabrics for clothing and home furnishings. Lecture/discussion. Fall, spring.

2380 ADVANCED CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION An elective course for the general FACS major. The course focus is planning clothing needs of the individual or family. Design and construction of garments from synthetic and wool fabrics is included. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 1370. On demand.

3360 CONSUMER PROBLEMS IN CLOTHING A required course for the general FACS major. A study of the sociological, psychological, and economic aspects of clothing selection; wardrobe management; professional image and apparel evaluation. Workshop format. Spring.

3361 INTERIOR AND APPAREL CONSTRUCTION 2 An elective course for majors and non-majors. The course includes advanced techniques for interior and apparel workroom construction. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: FACS 1370. Spring.

[3] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) - Child and Family Life

2341 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT A required course for dietetic and general FACS majors. A study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, and changes of the individual over the life span. Lecture with directed field experience required. Fall, spring.

2351 FAMILY RELATIONS A required course for all FACS specialization areas. The focus is on issues confronting the family including study of marriage, and single, group, and family living through stages of the family life cycle. Lecture. Fall, spring.

3318 PARENT ISSUES A required course for the general FACS and FACS education major. The course is a study of the basic principles and skills for parent effectiveness including application of fundamental tasks and issues in child rearing to unique characteristics and developmental stages of children. Lecture with directed observation assignments. Fall, spring.

[4] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) - Consumer Education and Resource Management

3311 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT A required course for the dietetic, general FACS and FACS education major. The course focus is on the decision-making process and management principles applied to consumer activities and personnel management for the dietitian. Observation and analysis of diverse family practices and food service administrators is required. Lecture with required directed observations. Prerequisite: FACS 2310 or permission of instructor. Fall, spring.

3372 PERSONAL & FAMILY FINANCE A required course for the dietetic and general FACS major. A study of consumer problems related to management of family resources and the role of family and consumer sciences in assisting families manage personal finances. Lecture/discussion with computer laboratory assignments required. Fall, spring.

[5] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) - FACS Education

3456 METHODS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION A required course for the dietetic and FACS education major. The course will emphasize techniques of teaching, curriculum planning, using instructional technology, guidelines for presentations and educational objectives. Lecture/discussion. Fall, spring.

4355 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION A required course for the FACS education major. The course will focus on curriculum development, planning and assessment in Family and Consumer Sciences programs. The course also examines student organizations, public relations and community involvement programs as an important component of the secondary curriculum. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. Fall, spring.

4350 INTERNSHIP I A required course for the FACS education major.Internship I is part of the senior block for candidates in secondary education. The internship occurs in appropriate public school settings where the candidates gain experience in organizing instruction, in creating a productive learning environment, in teaching for student learning, and in achieving professional behaviors.

4680, 4681 INTERNSHIP II The Internship II courses comprise the final semester of work in the Teacher Education Program. The internships are conducted in public schools in sites and grade levels appropriate to the desired licensure level. Candidates work under the supervision of public school and university professionals.

[6] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (IDSN) - Interior Design

2390 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN A required course for the interior design and general FACS major. The course will include application of design fundamentals to elementary problems of interior design. Lecture with studio assignments. Fall, spring.

2391 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO A required course for the interior design major. A studio course for the exploration and application of design methodology to interior environments. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 2390 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Fall, spring.

2392 INTERIOR DESIGN DRAWING AND RENDERING A required course for interior design majors. A studio course in media application for the interior design process. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 2391 with grade of C or better. Fall.

3300 HOME PLANNING A required course for interior design and general FACS majors. The course includes a study of architectural styles, planning of a home, and analysis of environmental and economic resources. Lecture/discussion. Spring.

3305 INTERIOR LIGHTING AND CODES A required course for the interior design major. The course includes an analysis and application of lighting standards and codes necessary for programming, problem solving, and space planning of interior spaces. Lecture/discussion with studio applications. Prerequisite: FACS 2391 with grade of C or better. Fall.

3315 RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN A required course for the interior design major. The course includes advanced studies in residential design layouts, applied advanced design methodology, and design communication. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 3335 with a grade of C or better. Fall.

3325 COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN A required course for the interior design major. The course includes studies in commercial and business furniture selection and arrangement, textiles, accessories, space distribution, cost estimating, programming, post-occupancy evaluation, and applied graphic communication. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 3315 with a grade of C or better. Fall, spring.

3335 DESIGN COMMUNICATION A required course for the interior design major. The course includes media and techniques of graphic communication as an aid to the interior design process. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 2391 with grade of C or better. Fall.

3340 HISTORY OF INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURE, AND FURNITURE I A required course for interior design majors. The course includes a comparative analysis of interiors, architecture and furnishings as related to the development of Western civilization (Ancient-Victorian). Lecture. Prerequisite: FACS 2390 with grade of C or better. Fall.

3341 HISTORY OF INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURE, AND FURNITURE II A required course for interior design majors. The course includes a comparative study of the modern movement including interiors, architecture, furnishings, and designers (1850-present). Lecture. Prerequisite: FACS 3340 with grade of C or better. Spring.

3350 FUNDAMENTALS OF KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNS An elective course for the interior design major. This course includes a study of the aesthetic and technical elements of kitchen and bath design. Lecture/discussion. Fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: FACS 3335 with a grade of C or better.

3355 INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION An elective course for the interior design major. This course includes a study of historic preservation as it relates to law, architecture, interiors, public history, and social responsibilities. Lecture/discussion. Fall semester. Prerequisites: FACS 3300 and 3335.

3365 INTRO TO CAD DRAFTING A required course for interior design majors. AutoCAD commands are introduced through interior design and space planning exercises. Prerequisite: FACS 2391 with a grade of C or better. Fall, spring.

3375 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING A required course for interior design majors. A continuation of AutoCAD commands for interior design and space planning exercises. Prerequisite: FACS 3365 with a grade of C or better. Fall, spring.

4305 ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO A required course for interior design majors. Includes advanced studies in commercial and residential interiors. Selected aspects of office systems, forms and logistics of money and materials, as they apply to the practice of interior design. Studio. Prerequisite: FACS 3325 with grade of C or better. Fall, spring.

4320 INTERIOR DESIGN SENIOR SEMINAR A required course for interior design majors. The course is an in-depth study of the interior design profession and its relationship to other design professions. Workshop. Prerequisite: FACS 3325 with a grade of C or better. Spring.

4330 WORKSHOP An elective course for any specialization area in FACS. Workshops are planned and conducted to cover varying areas of interests and needs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. On demand.

4600 INTERNSHIP A required course for the interior design major and an elective for other FACS specialization areas. The course is an internship experience in family and consumer sciences under professional and educational supervision. Internship. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of department chair. Fall, spring, summer.

[7] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) - General

3173 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES An elective course for all areas of FACS. Individual work under supervision in any one of the specialization areas of family and consumer sciences. Workshop or directed observation. Fall, spring.

4301 RESEARCH IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES A required course for the dietetic major. The course includes a study of techniques for problem design, analysis, and evaluation in one of the specialization areas of family and consumer sciences. Workshop. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Fall, spring.

4600 INTERNSHIP A required course for the interior design major and an elective for other FACS specialization areas. The course is an internship experience in family and consumer sciences under professional and educational supervision. Internship. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of department chair. Fall, spring, summer.

4130, 4230, 4330 WORKSHOP An elective course for any specialization area in FACS. Workshops are planned and conducted to cover varying areas of interests and needs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. On demand.