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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ACCT 2361 | ART 1102 | ART 1104 | ART 1205 | ART 2602 | ART 2603 | BUS 3541 | BUS 3544 | BUS 3545 | BUS 3631 | BUS 3657 | COM 1321 | ENG 3205 | FCS 1050 | FCS 1710 | FCS 2204 | FCS 2702 | FCS 3240 | FCS 3710 | FCS 3712 | FCS 3714 | FCS 3720 | FCS 3830 | FCS 3843 | FCS 4710 | FCS 4712 | FCS 4720 | FCS 4730 | FCS 4743 | FCS 4899 | FCS 4940 | VIEW ALL

ACCT 2361: () Offerings
Makes clear the ways in which accounting is an information development and communication function that supports economic decision making, and prepares students for subsequent learning. Not recommended for first-quarter freshmen.
ART 1102: () Offerings
Emphasizes sighting techniques for observational drawing of still life, interiors/exteriors, and the human figure. Covers techniques in class such as contour line, schematic systems and sighting techniques for accuracy in scale and proportion, perspective by eye, value and light logic, schematic approaches for drawing the human form. Extra fee.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded.
ART 1104: () Offerings
Provides an introduction and in depth exploration of technical drawing systems that enable designers and illustrators to simulate 3D space. Covers techniques such as: orthographic projection, paralline drawing, and linear perspective systems. Extra fee.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A Restrictions:Art, Clothing and Textiles, Interior Design Majors only. Junior, Senior students are excluded.
ART 1205: () Offerings
Presents an overview of the study of color and color relationships. Emphasis will be placed on the seven color contrasts as defined by Itten in the Elements of Color. Students will work with both paint and computer systems.
Restrictions:Art Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students only.
ART 2602: () Offerings
Survey course treating Western Art (and its major Eastern influences) from Ancient Egypt through the late Middle Ages.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
ART 2603: () Offerings
Survey course treating Western art from the Renaissance until the middle twentieth century.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
BUS 3541: () Offerings
Studies the principles of marketing. Employs a systems approach to examine the impact of marketing on the quality of life. Considers both macro and micro dimensions of marketing.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3544: () Offerings
Prerequisite: BUS 3541. Describes the theory and practice of advertising and its role in the firm and in the socio-economic system. Discusses techniques and the management of advertising and applies them to the practice of marketing.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3545: () Offerings
Prerequisites: BUS 3541, 3614. Sales planning and organization. Management of the sales force for productivity. Personal selling techniques.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3631: () Offerings
Prerequisite: ACCT 2361. Studies the major elements of innovation and new enterprise formation and growth. Examines in-depth through lectures, guest speakers, videos, and class exercises the characteristics of the entrepreneurial personality and the nature of the entrepreneurial task. Special emphasis is placed upon leadership, venture planning, time management, and the transfer of technology from concept to commercialization.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3657: () Offerings
An introduction to the management of human resources in organizations. Theory, research, and practice in the areas of human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, organization development, government regulation of HRM, and quality of work life will be studied.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Textiles Clothing and Interior Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
COM 1321: () Offerings
Analyzes platform speaking; includes analysis, preparation and presentation of formal speeches. Includes rhetorical criticism of significant models. Recommended for students planning to major in communication; open to other students as well.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
ENG 3205: () Offerings
Prerequisite: ENG 2201 or score of five to six on English Placement test. Develops abilities associated with writing tasks in the professions, including reports, correspondence, proposals, and procedure manuals. Emphasizes role of persuasion in routine and special writing tasks. Also addresses visual design in the preparation of documents and the impact of digital technologies on writing in the professional workplace.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course, Writing Skills Competency
FCS 1050: () Offerings
Introduces the history, literature, and contributions of the family and consumer science profession to help students discover special interests, career potential, and set academic goals. The integration of faith, vocation, and calling is explored through class discussions and reflective exercises. Guest speakers highlight each FCS major.
FCS 1710: () Offerings
Surveys how design is used to enhance human life through applications of creativity, material integrity, and design elements and principles. The course also focuses on the history of interior design and architecture, providing an overview of styles ranging from ancient through current genres. Relevant environmental issues are also addressed. Includes local field trips and events. Part of the course will be Web-based.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
FCS 2204: () Offerings
Provides a practical introduction to architectural drafting, hand lettering, space planning, and presentation. Applies the elements and principles of design to residential interior design problems. Extra fee.
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 2702: () Offerings
Examines elements and principles of design applied to residential and commercial interiors, and provides an overview of the interior-design field.
FCS 3240: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 1050. Introduction to the application of concepts and theories in human development within the context of the family. Explores the reciprocal relationships between families and their environment and issues of individuals and families as consumers that affect the quality of life.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3710: () Offerings
This survey course studies housing as a complex process and product that meets individual, family, and community needs. Housing is demanded by consumers and supplied by the private, nonprofit, and government sectors of the economy. The provision of housing is further impacted by government policies at the local, state, and federal level. Topics addressed include defining housing, housing constraints, construction, styles, housing tenure, financing home ownership, the housing market, housing for special populations, and social issues related to housing.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3712: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 2204 and 2702. Explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Electricity, electrical distribution systems, light sources, lighting calculation, lighting fixtures, and lighting installations are topics of lecture and discussion.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3714: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2204. Applies the design process to practical problems in interior-design drafting. Incorporates elements of space planning, universal design, and organization of commercial space. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3720: () Offerings
Introduces the students to the fundamentals of universal design and home modifications. Students learn about human factors, activities of daily living, and priorities to make the best functional and aesthetic use of space. This course is designed to stimulate students' critical thinking and creative problem solving often in very restricted space.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3830: () Offerings
Study of textiles from raw materials through finishing and dyeing of fabrics as related to durability, comfort, and aesthetics. Survey includes the structure of the textile industry, textile laws and regulations, and textile testing. Provides hands-on experiences in areas such as fiber identification, properties, and structures.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3843: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2204. Applies two- and three-dimensional computer drawing in the design of interior space. Uses AutoCAD software on a Windows-based system.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Undergraduate only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4710: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3712 and 3714, FCS 4730 is recommended. Focuses on honing advanced skills in architectural drafting, space planning, and presentation. Applies the design process to projects in residential design. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4712: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 3712, 3714, and 3843. FCS 4730 is recommended. Focuses on honing advanced skills in CAD drafting, space planning, and presentation. Applies the design process to projects in commercial design. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4720: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 4710 and 4712. Instruction in the development of a professional portfolio including resume and cover-letter writing and presentation of samples of creative work. Examination of professional practice in interior design. Participation in final portfolio review event.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4730: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 2204 and 2702. Studies the functional uses and inherent properties of materials used in interiors, as well as safety standards and local resources. Includes local field trips.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4743: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 3843. Application of advanced techniques (3-D) of computer-aided design and drafting using AutoCAD software. May be repeated for credit up to 8 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4899: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 1050 and FCS 3240. FCS senior capstone course. Examines history, philosophy, and cultural values as they relate to the mission and goals of the family and consumer science discipline and profession and to each FCS specialization. Investigates public-policy issues affecting families. Examines role of faith in vocation and ethical behavior in professional practice.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Junior, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4940: () Offerings
Prerequisites: "B" average; junior standing. Provides opportunities for observation, orientation, and participation in employment. Work experience planned in advance with the instructor. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.



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