Department of Human Ecology

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Child Development: C D

Lower-Division Courses

304. Family Relationships.

Same as Women's Studies 301 (Topic 4: Family Relationships). Process of family interaction over the life cycle. Application of research findings to the understanding of relationships. Child Development 304 and Home Economics 304 may not both be counted.

313. Child Development.

Same as Women's Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Motor, language, cognitive, social, and emotional development in the family context. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one hour a week of observation in the University Child and Family Laboratory to be arranged. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 313, 333, Home Economics 333. Prerequisite: Psychology 301.

315K. Field Experience I.


Fieldwork. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 115K, 315K, Home Economics 115K, 315K. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of child development and approval of written proposal by course instructor and adviser.

Upper-Division Courses

333L. Research Methods in Child Development and Family Relationships.

Survey of research methods, including observational and experimental techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with variable laboratory observation hours to be arranged. Child Development 333L and Home Economics 333L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333); and Psychology 317, Educational Psychology 371, or consent of instructor.

337. Courtship and Marriage.

The processes by which intimate relationships are formed, maintained, and dissolved. Includes such topics as marital communication and conflict, parenthood, and marital breakdown. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 337, 378K (Topic: Courtship and Marriage), Home Economics 378K (Topic: Courtship and Marriage). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Child Development 304 (or Home Economics 304).

348. Development of the Young Child through Creative Activities.


Principles of selection and use of art, music, literature, and play equipment. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Child Development 348 and Home Economics 348 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) and a University grade point average of at least 2.35.

Topic 1: Art and Science.

Topic 2: Music and Literature.

352. Field Experience II.

Practicum in applied settings concerning child development and family relationships. Fieldwork. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: A University grade point average of at least 2.35. Admission by application only, filed with the division of child development and family relationships, Department of Human Ecology, by March 1 for fall semester enrollment or by October 1 for spring semester enrollment.

Topic 1: Student Teaching in Child Development and Family Relationships. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333), Child Development 333L (or Home Economics 333L), Child Development 348 (Topic 1: Art and Science) (or Home Economics 348 [Topic 1: Art and Science]), Child Development 348 (Topic 2: Music and Literature) (or Home Economics 348 [Topic 2: Music and Literature]), and Child Development 366 (or Home Economics 366).

Topic 2: Practicum in Child Development. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) and consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Practicum in Family Relationships. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 304 (or Home Economics 304) and consent of instructor.

652F. Field Experience II.

Practicum in applied settings concerning child development and family relationships. Three lecture hours and twenty to forty laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 652F, Curriculum and Instruction 667K, Home Economics 652F. Prerequisite: A University grade point average of at least 2.35. Admission by application only, filed with the division of child development and family relationships, Department of Human Ecology, by March 1 for fall semester enrollment or by October 1 for spring semester enrollment.

Topic 1: Student Teaching in Child Development and Family Relationships. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333), Child Development 333L (or Home Economics 333L), Child Development 348 (Topic 1: Art and Science) (or Home Economics 348 [Topic 1: Art and Science]), Child Development 348 (Topic 2: Music and Literature) (or Home Economics 348 [Topic 2: Music and Literature]), and Child Development 366 (or Home Economics 366).

Topic 2: Practicum in Child Development. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) and consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Practicum in Family Relationships. Additional prerequisite: Child Development 304 (or Home Economics 304) and consent of instructor.

355. Problems Course.

Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

359H. Honors Reading Course.


Supervised individual reading on special subjects. Conference course. Child Development 359H and Home Economics 359H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

366. Guidance in Adult-Child Relationships.


Same as Women's Studies 345 (Topic 4: Guidance in Adult-Child Relationships). Child and adult interaction and discipline. Two lecture hours a week for one semester, and three laboratory hours a week to be arranged between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Child Development 366 and Home Economics 366 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) or Women's Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development); three semester hours of upper-division child development, education, psychology, or sociology; and a University grade point average of at least 2.35.

372K. Family Interaction and Development.


Analysis of interaction, transitions, and crises over the family lifespan. Child Development 372K and Home Economics 372K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) or Psychology 333D; three semester hours of upper-division child development, cultural anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work; and a University grade point average of at least 2.35.

378K. Advanced Child and Family Development.


Concepts, theories, and issues in child and family development. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Child Development 378K and Home Economics 378K may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division child development, anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work, and consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Adolescence into Young Adulthood.

Topic 2: Parent-Child Relationships.

Topic 3: Infant and Toddler Development.

378L. Theories of Child and Family Development.

Study and analysis of major theories in child and family development. Child Development 378L and Home Economics 378L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Child Development 313 (or Child Development 333 or Home Economics 333) or Psychology 333D, and three semester hours of upper-division child development, education, psychology, sociology, or social work.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.


Supervised individual research on a special topic in child development; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. Child Development 379H and Home Economics 379H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Child Development Honors Program, Child Development 359H (or Home Economics 359H) with a grade of at least B, and consent of the honors adviser.

Home Economics: H E

Lower-Division Courses

110C, 210C, 310C, 410C. Conference Course.

Supervised study of selected topics of a transdisciplinary nature, by individual arrangement with department and instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Home Economics.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

321. Principles of Resource Allocation.

Principles and methods for identification, analysis, and evaluation of economic and human resource management tools for individuals and families. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

322. Personal and Family Finance.

Overview from the individual and family perspective of financial planning tools, cash management, consumer credit, taxes, housing, insurance, investments, and retirement plans. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Home Economics.


This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

347. Socioeconomic Problems of the Family.


An analysis of socioeconomic factors affecting the economic well-being of families and individuals. Child Development 347 and Home Economics 347 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of economics.

354. Advanced Personal Financial Planning.


Evaluation of financial options facing individuals and families. A case study approach is used to integrate the various aspects of financial management. Home Economics 354 and 355 (Topic: Financial Planning) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Home Economics 322 with a grade of at least C.

155, 255, 355, 455. Problems Course.


Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Research in Family Economics.

Topic 2: Foundations of Human Ecology.

361. Consumers and the Markets.

Internal and external factors that influence consumer choice-making behavior in the United States economy; analysis of consumer information resources and protective legislation at the federal and state levels. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of economics.

Interior Design: I D

Lower-Division Courses

201R. Design 1: Foundations of Design.

Philosophical foundations of design, with emphasis on principles, elements, concepts, and theories. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 201R and Interior Design 201R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Interior Design 101S (or credit for Home Economics 101S).

101S. Design 1 Studio: Foundations of Design.

The application of two- and three-dimensional design concepts to problems requiring basic and creative skills. Three studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 101S and Interior Design 101S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Interior Design 201R (or credit for Home Economics 201R).

202R. Design 2: Foundations of Residential Design.


Principles of residential interior design, with emphasis on environmental factors, orientation, planning, and furnishings. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 202R and Interior Design 202R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Interior Design 102S (or credit for Home Economics 102S).

102S. Design 2 Studio: Residential Design.


Development of theories illustrated in Interior Design 202R, with emphasis on fundamental organization, graphics, and presentation. Three studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 102S and Interior Design 102S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Interior Design 202R (or credit for Home Economics 202R).

213R. Design 3.


Contemporary procedures for solving functional and aesthetic problems of interior environments. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 213R and Interior Design 213R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R), Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), Interior Design 202R (or Home Economics 202R), and Interior Design 102S (or Home Economics 102S), with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 313S (or credit for Home Economics 313S); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

313S. Design 3 Studio.


Solution of functional and aesthetic problems of interior environments, with emphasis on presentation techniques. Six studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 313S and Interior Design 313S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R), Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), Interior Design 202R (or Home Economics 202R), and Interior Design 102S (or Home Economics 102S), with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 213R (or credit for Home Economics 213R); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

214R. Design 4.


Technical aspects of interior design, with emphasis on construction techniques, building systems, and finishes. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 214R and Interior Design 214R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 213R (or Home Economics 213R), Interior Design 313S (or Home Economics 313S), and Mechanical Engineering 208G, with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 314S (or credit for Home Economics 314S); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

314S. Design 4 Studio.


Application of technical principles of interior design, with emphasis on construction techniques, building systems, and finishes. Six studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 314S and Interior Design 314S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 213R (or Home Economics 213R), Interior Design 313S (or Home Economics 313S), and Mechanical Engineering 208G, with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 214R (or credit for Home Economics 214R); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

115K. Field Experience I.


Fieldwork. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 115K, 315K, Interior Design 115K, 315K. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of interior design and approval of written proposal by instructor and adviser.

Upper-Division Courses

335F. History of Interiors and Furnishings I.

A survey of interiors and furnishings, and of socioeconomic influences on them, from antiquity through the middle of the eighteenth century. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 335F, 354K, Interior Design 335F. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; one of the following: Architecture 310K and 311L, Architecture 348, Studio Art 302K, Art History 301, Theatre and Dance 314K and 314M (or Drama 305K and 305L), Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S); and consent of instructor.

336F. History of Interiors and Furnishings II.

A survey of interiors and furnishings, and of socioeconomic influences on them, from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 336F, 354M, Interior Design 336F. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; one of the following: Architecture 310K and 311L, Architecture 348, Studio Art 302K, Art History 301, Theatre and Dance 314K and 314M (or Drama 305K and 305L), Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S); and consent of instructor.

236R. Interior Design Workroom Processes and Custom Design. Specifications and workroom processes for the custom design or renovation of furnishings, casework, and window treatments in the practice of interior design. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 236R, 269K, Interior Design 236R. Prerequisite: Interior Design 245R (or Home Economics 245R) and Interior Design 345S (or Home Economics 345S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 136S (or credit for Home Economics 136S or 169L), Interior Design 346R (or credit for Home Economics 346R), and Interior Design 346S (or credit for Home Economics 346S); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

136S. Interior Design Workroom Processes and Custom Design Studio. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 136S, 169L, Interior Design 136S. Prerequisite: Interior Design 245R (or Home Economics 245R) and Interior Design 345S (or Home Economics 345S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 236R (or credit for Home Economics 236R or 269K), Interior Design 346R (or credit for Home Economics 346R), and Interior Design 346S (or credit for Home Economics 346S); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

237R. Procedures and Practices in Interior Design.


Trade source/designer/client relations; specifications, estimates, promotion, and other aspects of professional presentation. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 237R, 268K, Interior Design 237R. Prerequisite: Interior Design 346R (or Home Economics 346R) and Interior Design 346S (or Home Economics 346S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 357S (or credit for Home Economics 357S) and Interior Design 137S (or credit for Home Economics 137S or 168L); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

137S. Procedures and Practices in Interior Design Studio.


Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 137S, 168L, Interior Design 137S. Prerequisite: Interior Design 346R (or Home Economics 346R) and Interior Design 346S (or Home Economics 346S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 357S (or credit for Home Economics 357S) and Interior Design 237R (or credit for Home Economics 237R or 268K); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

245R. Design 5.


Color, light, and acoustics in interior spaces, and their relationship to special needs of individuals and groups. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 245R and Interior Design 245R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 214R (or Home Economics 214R) and Interior Design 314S (or Home Economics 314S) with a grade of at least C in each; completion of the art or architecture sequence required for interior design majors, with a grade of at least C in each course; credit or registration for Interior Design 335F (or credit for Home Economics 335F or 354K) and Interior Design 345S (or credit for Home Economics 345S); a successful portfolio review; and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

345S. Design 5 Studio.


Space planning for residential and commercial interiors, with emphasis on programming, specifications, and special needs of individuals and groups. Six studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 345S and Interior Design 345S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 214R (or Home Economics 214R) and Interior Design 314S (or Home Economics 314S) with a grade of at least C in each; completion of the art or architecture sequence required for interior design majors, with a grade of at least C in each course; credit or registration for Interior Design 335F (or credit for Home Economics 335F or 354K) and Interior Design 245R (or credit for Home Economics 245R); a successful portfolio review; and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

346R. Design 6.


Processes of open office planning, specification writing, building code compliance, barrier-free design, and postoccupancy evaluation. Home Economics 346R and Interior Design 346R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 245R (or Home Economics 245R) and Interior Design 345S (or Home Economics 345S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 336F (or credit for Home Economics 336F or 354M), Interior Design 236R (or credit for Home Economics 236R or 269K), Interior Design 136S (or credit for Home Economics 136S or 169L), and Interior Design 346S (or credit for Home Economics 346S); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

346S. Design 6 Studio.


Advanced studio design, with emphasis on large-scale commercial projects, open office planning, and portfolio preparation. Six studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 346S and Interior Design 346S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 245R (or Home Economics 245R) and Interior Design 345S (or Home Economics 345S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 336F (or credit for Home Economics 336F or 354M), Interior Design 236R (or credit for Home Economics 236R or 269K), Interior Design 136S (or credit for Home Economics 136S or 169L), and Interior Design 346R (or credit for Home Economics 346R); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

152, 252. Field Experience II.


Fieldwork. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

355. Problems Course.


Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

357S. Design 7 Studio.


Design of residential and commercial interiors, with emphasis on hospitality and institutional spaces. Six studio hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 357S and Interior Design 357S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 236R (or Home Economics 236R or 269K), Interior Design 136S (or Home Economics 136S or 169L), Interior Design 346R (or Home Economics 346R), and Interior Design 346S (or Home Economics 346S) with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Interior Design 237R (or credit for Home Economics 237R or 268K) and Interior Design 137S (or credit for Home Economics 137S or 168L); and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

358S. Design 8 Studio.


Experience with employers in the use of interior design activities and research. Eight hours of research and/or field experience a week for one semester, with three lecture hours a week if needed. Home Economics 358S and Interior Design 358S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 237R (or Home Economics 237R or 268K), Interior Design 137S (or Home Economics 137S or 168L), and Interior Design 357S (or Home Economics 357S) with a grade of at least C in each; and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.

359H. Honors Reading Course.


Supervised individual reading on special subjects. Conference course. Home Economics 359H and Interior Design 359H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.


Supervised individual research on a special topic in interior design; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. Home Economics 379H and Interior Design 379H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Interior Design Honors Program, Interior Design 359H (or Home Economics 359H) with a grade of at least B, and consent of the honors adviser.

Nutrition: NTR

Lower-Division Courses

307. Introductory Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to processing and preparation techniques. Home Economics 307 and Nutrition 307 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 107L (or credit for Home Economics 107L) or consent of instructor.

107L. Introductory Food Science Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 107L and Nutrition 107L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 307 (or credit for Home Economics 307).

110C, 210C, 310C, 410C. Conference Course.


Supervised study of selected topics of a transdisciplinary nature, by individual arrangement with department and instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.

311. Introductory Nutrition.


Essential food components and their functions in life processes. Home Economics 311 and Nutrition 311 may not both be counted.

111L. Introductory Nutrition Laboratory.


Nutrient composition of food, computerized dietary analysis, and survey of the dietetic practice. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 111L and Nutrition 111L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nutrition 311 or consent of instructor.

Upper-Division Courses

324. Advanced Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to the development of food products. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Nutrition 307 (or Home Economics 307), Nutrition 107L (or Home Economics 107L), Nutrition 342 (or Home Economics 342), and Chemistry 313N, with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Nutrition 124L (or credit for Home Economics 124L).

124L. Advanced Food Science Laboratory.

Individual research project on food product development and evaluation. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 124L and Nutrition 124L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 324.

328C. Developmental Nutrition.


Nutritional considerations throughout the life cycle. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 328C and Nutrition 328C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 311 (or Home Economics 311), Nutrition 145C (or Home Economics 242LB or 145C), and Zoology 316K with a grade of at least C in each.

332. Community Nutrition.


National and international issues in public health and nutrition programs. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 332 and Nutrition 332 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 311 (or Home Economics 311) with a grade of at least C.

334. Foodservice Systems Management.


Procurement, production, and service delivery in foodservice systems. Prerequisite: Nutrition 307 (or Home Economics 307 or 407B), Nutrition 107L (or Home Economics 107L), and Microbiology 216 and 116L, with a grade of at least C in each; and credit or registration for Nutrition 234L (or credit for Home Economics 234L).

234L. Laboratory in Foodservice Systems.


Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 234L and Nutrition 234L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 307 (or Home Economics 307 or 407B), Nutrition 107L (or Home Economics 107L), and Microbiology 216 and 116L, with a grade of at least C in each; and credit or registration for Nutrition 334 or consent of instructor.

336. Molecular Nutritional Sciences.


Designed to integrate nutrition, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology. Focus is on the cellular and molecular basis of nutrition-related diseases and nutrient-gene interactions. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Nutrition 311 (or Home Economics 311), Biology 302, or Biology 303 with a grade of at least C, or written consent of instructor.

338W. Issues in Nutrition and Health.


Examination from a nonclinical perspective of the importance of food and nutritional status to human health. Behavioral, cultural, and technological aspects of food selection. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Nutrition 311 (or Home Economics 311) with a grade of at least C.

342. Advanced Nutrition I.


Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins: functions, sources, and metabolism. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 342 and Nutrition 342 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 311 (or Home Economics 311) with a grade of at least C; Chemistry 314N or 339K with a grade of least C; credit or registration for Zoology 316K; and credit or registration for Nutrition 142L (or credit for Home Economics 144L).

142L. Advanced Nutrition I Laboratory.


Basic laboratory techniques in nutrition assessment and research. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 144L and Nutrition 142L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 342 (or credit for Home Economics 342) or consent of instructor.

344. Advanced Nutrition II.


Energy, minerals, vitamins, and selected special topics. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 344 and Nutrition 344 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 342 (or Home Economics 342) and Zoology 316K with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Nutrition 144M (or credit for Home Economics 144L).

144M. Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory.


Advanced laboratory techniques in nutrition assessment and research. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 144L and Nutrition 144M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 142L with a grade of at least C, and concurrent enrollment in Nutrition 344 or consent of instructor.

145C. Orientation and Techniques of Practice in Dietetics.


Orientation to dietetic practice; techniques of communication, data collection, and evaluation. Three lecture hours and three hours of supervised practice a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 242LB, 145C, Nutrition 145C. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Nutrition 342 (or credit with a grade of at least C for Home Economics 342), and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

152, 252, 352. Nutrition Peer Instruction.


Fieldwork. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

352C. Applied Normal and Community Nutrition.


Current issues in public health and delivery of nutrition care, including consultation. Supervised practice in one or more community agencies. Three lecture hours and ten hours of supervised practice a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 352C and Nutrition 352C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 355L (or Home Economics 355L) with a grade of at least C.

155, 255, 355, 455. Problems Course.


Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

355L. Practicum in Dietetics.


Problem solving in the practice of administrative and clinical dietetics. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for four weeks. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 355L and Nutrition 355L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 668B (or Home Economics 668B), Nutrition 373 (or Home Economics 373), and Nutrition 377K (or Home Economics 377K) with a grade of at least C in each.

355M. Advanced Food Systems Management.


Financial control, quality assurance, personnel administration, foodservice equipment, layout and design in foodservice operations. Analysis and evaluation of an organized foodservice operation. Three lecture hours and four hours of supervised practice a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 355M and Nutrition 355M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 334 and Nutrition 234L (or Home Economics 234L) with a grade of at least C in each.

359H. Honors Reading Course.


Supervised individual reading on special subjects. Conference course. Home Economics 359H and Nutrition 359H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

668. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.


Rationale for dietary modification in prevention and treatment of disease. For 668A, three lecture hours and six to eight hours of supervised practice a week for one semester; for 668B, sixteen lecture hours and twenty-four hours of supervised practice a week for four weeks, then forty hours of supervised practice a week for two weeks. Home Economics 668 and Nutrition 668 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 668A, Nutrition 145C (or Home Economics 242LB or 145C), Applied Learning and Development 320, and Zoology 316K with a grade of at least C in each; for 668B, Nutrition 668A (or Home Economics 668A) with a grade of at least C.

370. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.


Rationale for dietary modification in prevention and treatment of disease. Offered in the spring semester only. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 368, 370, Nutrition 370. Prerequisite: Nutrition 342 (or Home Economics 342) and Zoology 316K with a grade of at least C in each.

170L. Laboratory in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.


Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in delivery of nutritional care to individuals and groups. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Home Economics 170L and Nutrition 170L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nutrition 370 or consent of instructor.

373. Organization and Management in Foodservice Systems.


Policies and practices in foodservice systems. Four lecture hours and sixteen hours of supervised practice a week for six weeks. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 373 and Nutrition 373 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Nutrition 334, Nutrition 234L (or Home Economics 234L), Nutrition 145C (or Home Economics 242LB or 145C), and Management 336.

377K. Equipment and Layout in Foodservice Systems.


Design, safety, and sanitation in foodservice systems. Four lecture hours and sixteen hours of supervised practice a week for six weeks. Offered in the fall semester only. Home Economics 377K and Nutrition 377K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 334, Nutrition 234L (or Home Economics 234L), and Nutrition 145C (or Home Economics 242LB or 145C) with a grade of at least C in each.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.


Supervised individual research on a special topic in nutrition; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. Home Economics 379H and Nutrition 379H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Nutrition Honors Program, Nutrition 359H (or Home Economics 359H) with a grade of at least B, and consent of the honors adviser.

Textiles and Apparel: TXA

Lower-Division Courses

205. Textiles.

An analysis of chemical and physical properties of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, and finishes. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 205 and Textiles and Apparel 205 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 105L (or credit for Home Economics 105L).

105L. Textiles Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 105L and Textiles and Apparel 105L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 205 (or credit for Home Economics 205).

110C, 210C, 310C, 410C. Conference Course.


Supervised study of selected topics of a transdisciplinary nature, by individual arrangement with department and instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.

212K. Fashion Design.


Fundamentals of apparel design. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 212K and Textiles and Apparel 212K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S) with a grade of at least C in each, or Textiles and Apparel 319 (or Home Economics 319) with a grade of at least C, or three semester hours of coursework in creative design with a grade of at least C; Textiles and Apparel 316L (or 216L or Home Economics 216L) or Textiles and Apparel 316Q (or Home Economics 316Q) with a grade of at least C, or consent of instructor; and credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 212L (or credit for Home Economics 212L).

212L. Fashion Design Laboratory.


Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 212L and Textiles and Apparel 212L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 212K (or credit for Home Economics 212K).

315K. Field Experience I.


Fieldwork. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 115K, 215K, 315K, Textiles and Apparel 315K. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of textiles and apparel and approval of written proposal by instructor and adviser.

316L. Apparel I Laboratory.


Principles of apparel construction. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 216L and Textiles and Apparel 316L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Studio Art 302K, or Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), or Textiles and Apparel 319 (or Home Economics 319), or Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L (or Home Economics 205 and 105L).

316Q. Sewn Products Analysis.


Analysis of soft goods, including materials, quality of work, and costs. Home Economics 316Q and Textiles and Apparel 316Q may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L (or credit for Home Economics 205 and 105L).

319. Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques.


Current trends in merchandise presentation; principles and practice in display planning, execution, and coordination. Home Economics 319 and Textiles and Apparel 319 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Upper-Division Courses

325K. Culture, Gender, and Appearance.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of historic costume and of the evolution of modern dress. Home Economics 325K and Textiles and Apparel 325K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), or Textiles and Apparel 319 (or Home Economics 319), or Art History 301.

325L. Culture, Gender, and Appearance I.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of ancient through Renaissance costume and of the evolution of modern dress. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 325K, Textiles and Apparel 325K, 325L. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), or Textiles and Apparel 319 (or Home Economics 319), or Art History 301.

325M. Culture, Gender, and Appearance II.


Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of Baroque through modern dress, and of the evolution of modern dress. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 325K, Textiles and Apparel 325K, 325M. Prerequisite: Interior Design 201R (or Home Economics 201R) and Interior Design 101S (or Home Economics 101S), or Textiles and Apparel 319 (or Home Economics 319), or Art History 301.

126. Apparel II.


Advanced clothing construction techniques. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Home Economics 126 and Textiles and Apparel 126 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 316L (or 216L or Home Economics 216L) with a grade of at least C and credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 226L (or credit for Home Economics 226L).

226L. Apparel II Laboratory.


Advanced apparel construction techniques. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 226L and Textiles and Apparel 226L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 126 (or credit for Home Economics 126).

327. Clothing and Human Behavior.


The social significance of clothing and the influence of clothing on behavior. Home Economics 327 and Textiles and Apparel 327 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in psychology, sociology, or the Department of Human Ecology.

328. Research in Retail Merchandising.


Discussion of current retailing topics. Principles and practice in retailing and consumer research. Home Economics 328 and Textiles and Apparel 328 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Marketing 337, six semester hours of economics, and three semester hours of statistics or computer sciences.

352. Field Experience II: Data Collection.


Fieldwork. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

152D, 252D, 352D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.


Application of apparel design techniques and principles in a professional environment. The equivalent of one, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Home Economics 152D, 252D, 352D, Textiles and Apparel 152D, 252D, 352D. Prerequisite: Admission to the Apparel Design Internship Program, Textiles and Apparel 164K (both Topic 1: Flat Pattern and Topic 2: Draping) (or Home Economics 164K [both Topic 1: Flat Pattern and Topic 2: Draping]) and Textiles and Apparel 264L (both Topic 1: Flat Pattern and Topic 2: Draping) (or Home Economics 264L [both Topic 1: Flat Pattern and Topic 2: Draping]), credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 164K (Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design) (or credit for Home Economics 164K [Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design]) and Textiles and Apparel 264L (Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design) (or credit for Home Economics 264L [Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design]).

352M. Field Experience in Retail Merchandising.


Application of merchandising techniques and principles in a professional environment. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 352M and Textiles and Apparel 352M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

155, 255, 355, 455. Problems Course.


Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

355K. Textile and Apparel Economics.


Economic analysis of the textile and apparel industries, including production, consumption, and government policy. Home Economics 355K and Textiles and Apparel 355K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 302 and 303 with a grade of at least C in each.

355N. History of Textiles.


Role of textiles in the social, economic, aesthetic, and technological development of society; including production and design of textiles throughout history. Home Economics 355N and Textiles and Apparel 355N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L (or Home Economics 205 and 105L) and three semester hours of art history, with a grade of at least C in each course; or consent of instructor.

355P. Problems in Retail Merchandising.


Intensive study of selected problems related to field experience; development of analytical and problem-solving skills for retailing. Home Economics 355P and Textiles and Apparel 355P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 212K (or Home Economics 212K), Textiles and Apparel 212L (or Home Economics 212L), Textiles and Apparel 316L (or 216L or Home Economics 216L) or Textiles and Apparel 316Q (or Home Economics 316Q), Marketing 337, Marketing 338 or Advertising 318J, Accounting 311, Mathematics 403K, three semester hours of statistics or computer sciences, Speech 305 or 319, and admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

359H. Honors Reading Course.


Supervised individual reading on special subjects. Conference course. Home Economics 359H and Textiles and Apparel 359H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

260L. Advanced Textiles.


Composition, structure, and properties of textile products; contributions of textile research. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 260L and Textiles and Apparel 260L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L (or Home Economics 205 and 105L) with a grade of at least C in each; Chemistry 113P and either 313N or both 304K and 305; six semester hours of upper-division textiles and apparel; and credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 260M (or credit for Home Economics 260M).

260M. Advanced Textiles Laboratory.


Analysis and evaluation of textile performance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Home Economics 260M and Textiles and Apparel 260M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 260L (or credit for Home Economics 260L).

164K. Advanced Problems in Clothing.


Creative application of flat pattern or draping processes. One lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Home Economics 164K and Textiles and Apparel 164K may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 212K (or Home Economics 212K), Textiles and Apparel 212L (or Home Economics 212L), and Textiles and Apparel 316L (or 216L or Home Economics 216L) with a grade of at least C in each; and credit or registration for the same topic of Textiles and Apparel 264L (or credit for the same topic of Home Economics 264L).

Topic 1: Flat Pattern.

Topic 2: Draping.

Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design.

264L. Advanced Problems in Clothing Laboratory.

Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Home Economics 264L and Textiles and Apparel 264L may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for the same topic of Textiles and Apparel 164K (or credit for the same topic of Home Economics 164K) and consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Flat Pattern.

Topic 2: Draping.

Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design.

376. Principles of Retail Merchandising.

Study of designing, manufacturing, and promotion in the field of fashion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with field trips. Home Economics 376 and Textiles and Apparel 376 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Marketing 337 and six semester hours of upper-division textiles and apparel, business, studio art, or journalism.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.


Supervised individual research on a special topic in textiles and apparel; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. Home Economics 379H and Textiles and Apparel 379H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Textiles and Apparel Honors Program, Textiles and Apparel 359H (or Home Economics 359H) with a grade of at least B, and consent of the honors adviser.


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