| 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 FCS major. |
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| FCS 1710: () Offerings |
| Examines how design has been affected by various historical events and how design in turn affects history. Begins with an overview of creativity and how individuals are affected by design, and proceeds to survey the history of design and architecture from the Early Christian era through the beginning of the 20th century. The elements and principles of design, tools used by every designer, will be explored. Design-related issues regarding sustainability will be examined. Includes local field trips and events. Part of the course will be web-based. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| FCS 1840: () Offerings |
| Presents basic techniques necessary for the construction of simple garments. This is a skills-oriented class designed to develop strong competencies required by the beginning sewer who wishes to become proficient in constructing professional-looking apparel. |
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| FCS 2110: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: ART 2112. Explores the professional uses of fashion illustration. Teaches design details and rendering of an elementary fashion figure through lectures and demonstration. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
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| 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. Includes a local field trip. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 2252: () Offerings |
| Surveys the family as an institution and a mode for personal hiring: marital adjustment, parent-child relationships, changing family patterns, and family disorganization and reorganization. |
| Equivalent Courses:SOC 2252
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| FCS 2365: () Offerings |
| This course examines foods widely consumed in the United States drawing knowledge from the disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, biology, nutrition and sensory evaluation. Food composition, preparation, safety, quality, and processing are emphasized. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. |
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| FCS 2375: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 2365. Surveys the organization, management, and cost control of food service operations. Includes laboratory experience in quantity food-service facilities in Seattle. Extra fee. |
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| FCS 2385: () Offerings |
| Examines the nutrient composition and selection of food, as well as how nutrition influences human health and disease. Also explores controversial issues surrounding food production, policy and marketing and aims to inform and empower the student to become a better consumer of food and nutrition information in the marketplace as well as a better advocate for her or his health. |
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| FCS 2702: () Offerings |
| Examines elements and principles of design applied to residential and commercial interiors, and provides an overview of the design process and the interior design profession. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 2730: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2204 and 2702; ACCT 2361 or BUS 1600, or permission of instructor. Examines business practices specific to the interior design field, including ethics, billing structures, time and material estimation and common sales practices. Also focuses on the programming process employed during every new, client-designer relationship. Emphasis will be place on interviewing clients to obtain work and lifestyle information as well as basic logistics in order to discern discrepancies between what a client wants and actually needs. Practical application exercises will be included. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Restrictions:Clothing and Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design Majors only. Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 2820: () Offerings |
| Presents an overview of the background, structure, and operation of the ever-changing world of the fashion industry. Provides basic knowledge and skills for effective development in understanding the fashion industry and fashion. Allows a chance to explore one's personal attributes and different career opportunities in the fashion industry. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 2870: () Offerings |
| Study of how political, economic, and sociological factors have influenced people's clothing choices and the materials available for dress. This course will examine clothing styles throughout history, from early Egypt to the present day, with special focus on dress during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Senior students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| FCS 3280: () Offerings |
| Analyzes factors that affect development of the child physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually within family and other social settings. Identifies the impact of health, the environment and society on the child. Provides opportunities to observe and participate with children in family and school settings and to observe the role of the teacher or parent as a participant. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students only. |
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| FCS 3310: () Offerings |
| Provides an overview of the dietetics profession including educational pathways, career options, professional organization, code of ethics, standards of practice, and professional values, issues and trends. Preparation for dietetic internships and graduate programs is emphasized. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3321: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 2385 or 3340. Presents the role of nutrition during specific phases of the life cycle. Topics include nutrition and its influence on fertility, pregnancy and lactation; growth and development in infancy, childhood and adolescence, and in healthy aging. Strategies for preventing and managing a variety of conditions in the life cycle are discussed. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 3340: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: Any two of the following: CHM 1211, CHM 1310, CHM 1330, BIO 2101, BIO 2129, or 2130. Presents the structure, function, metabolism and principal food sources of the major nutrients required by humans; discusses the role of an adequate diet in normal human body function and disease prevention. Students use nutrient and energy requirements as well as diet planning principles to evaluate their own diet. Contemporary food issues and controversies are also critically discussed. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 3350: () Offerings |
| Examines the knowledge and skills required for effective nutrition counseling. Includes health behavior theories and counseling strategies for individuals that are part of the client-centered counseling process. Uses case studies, client simulations and role playing to develop skills. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Food and Nutritional Sciences Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3365: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 2365, 2385, or 3340. This course develops skills in the application of nutrition principles for planning healthy meals and menus for diverse individuals and families. Skills in food preparation, presentation, culinary techniques, budgeting, and using nutrition analysis software are cultivated. Cultural and religious food traditions are explored. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 3385: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Explores the ways in which diet and food practices can best be understood within the context of culture. Various cultural traditions, cuisines, foods, food ways and nutritional practices are explored. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3410: () Offerings |
| Understanding financial planning for individuals and families, including net worth, budgeting, cash management, use of credit, federal income taxes, investment basics, insurance, making wise consumption decisions, consumer redress, and ethical behavior in the marketplace. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 3564: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2365, 3240, and 3410, or permission of instructor. Provides opportunity for skill development in teaching presentation techniques for wellness and health. Focuses on practices that enhance individual and family well-being. Students incorporate content into presentations that utilize the lecture/demonstration method. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. Includes local field trips. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3720: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2702 and 2204. 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. |
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| FCS 3730: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 1710, 2204, and 2702. Analyzes building construction methods for new residential and commercial structures, including framing details. Studies cultural and geographical rationales behind various construction practices and examines the benefits and drawbacks of various foundation and roofing styles as well as the latest in sustainable building standards, products and technology. Field trips may be included. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design Majors only. |
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| FCS 3740: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 1710 and 2702, or permission of Instructor. Surveys notable international furniture, interior design and architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries. Underlying cultural and technological practices and innovations will be explores, as well as environmental ramifications of design and architectural processes. Field trips may be included. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design Majors only. Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3822: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 2820. Studies the fundamentals of successful retail strategic management and merchandising. Introduces the role of retail buyers in merchandise management and organization, and operation of retail firms offering apparel products. Emphasizes external market analysis, and internal planning and management procedures to satisfy consumer needs within profitable retail organization. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3825: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2820 and 3822. Studies retail buyer's role in merchandise management including decision making, planning, control processes, negotiating, buying, pricing, and preparing merchandise for sale. Quantitative analysis of inventory planning, pricing, and control for the profitable management of soft goods is also covered. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3827: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Personal interviews may be required. Develops a foundation of knowledge about global manufacturing, retailing, channels of distribution, consumers, business etiquette, and cultures of host countries that will enable students to achieve objectives of study abroad experience. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| FCS 3840: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 1840. Presents basic drafting and sewing techniques necessary for the construction of basic and torso muslin and slopers. Provides basic pattern engineering and construction skills to develop creative designed garments. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3842: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 1840 and 3840 or permission of instructor. Provides specific knowledge and skills of the industry standards necessary to evaluate and create ready-to-wear apparel products. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| FCS 3870: () Offerings |
| Studies textile and costume designs of civilizations from the ancient to present day. Social, economic and political factors of various periods and their influence on evolution of costume and the importance of women's role in the history of Western dress are major emphases. Integrates costume with various arts: painting, sculpture, drama, and music. A women's studies minor course. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3875: () Offerings |
| A study of the diverse meanings of appearance and dress as manifestations of individual and group behavior, social organizations, and cultural norms in various cultures. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4240: () Offerings |
| Studies the role of families in establishing a home environment that provides for the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of all family members including decision making elements, problem solving techniques, and shared responsibilities. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 4310: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 3340 or permission of instructor. Examines the role of the six major nutrients in energy metabolism and optimal athletic performance and recovery. Presents nutrition principles relevant to physical activity. Discusses the different dietary needs of athletes in a variety of sports as well as active individuals with special conditions or needs. Through a series of worksheets and case studies, students practice research, nutrition assessment and meal planning skills that aim to improve diet and physical performance. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 4330: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: CHM 1330, BIO 2101, 2130, and FCS 3340. Expanded discussion of nutrient interrelationships, intermediary metabolism, nutrient requirements for health maintenance, and research methodologies in nutrition science. Students read and evaluate nutrition-related scientific publications and synthesize information on a recent or controversial topic in human nutrition in a rigorous research paper. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| FCS 4340: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2365 and 3340. Presents nutrition as a factor in the management, treatment and prevention of disease. Discusses strategies for assessing nutrition status, energy and nutrient needs for developing, implementing and documenting evidence-based, culturally-sensitive treatment care plans for key chronic medical conditions. A case-study approach is used and medical terminology practiced. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4341: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 4340. Continuing study of nutrition as a factor in the management, treatment and prevention of disease. Discusses strategies for assessing nutrition status, energy and nutrient needs, and for developing, implementing and documenting evidence-based, culturally-sensitive treatment care plans and appropriate nutrition support modalities for conditions common in hospitalized patients. A case-study approach is used and medical terminology practiced. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4350: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 3340 or permission of instructor. Explores the major community and public health nutrition problems in the United States and the roles and practice arenas of community nutritionists. Federal and nongovernmental programs designed to meet food and nutritional needs of vulnerable populations are examined. Students learn and practice principles of nutrition education in various settings with hands-on projects and applications. Preparation for post-graduate jobs, education and dietetic internships is included. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4367: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 2365, CHM 1330 and Statistics. Provides an experimental approach to the study of food product development. Explores theory and application of basic food-science research design, implementation of experiments, interpretation and reporting of data in a research paper and poster. Issues related to the food supply and food safety are also examined. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| FCS 4460: () Offerings |
| Focuses on the connections between work and family. Includes strategies for maximizing management influences on individuals and families at varying stages of the lifecycle and socioeconomic levels. Issues related to workplace environments, public policy related to family needs, and the role of work-family coordination. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4511: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2365, 3280, 3410, 4460 and Foundation Quarter One. Explores methods (scope and sequence) and strategies for teaching family and consumer science concepts. Emphasizes a critical understanding, development, and organization of the subject content that promotes student learning and meets national and state standards. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| FCS 4512: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Methods Quarter. Identifies philosophy and mission of career and technical education and explores methods of planning and implementing a program that meets the established standards and criteria for a state approved Family and Consumer Sciences Program. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| FCS 4712: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 3712, 3714, 4743, and 4744 all with a C- or better. 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. |
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| FCS 4720: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 4710, 4712, and 4744 with a grade of C- or better. Instruction in the development of a professional portfolio including resume and cover-letter writing and presentation of samples of creative work. Required participation in final portfolio review event. Extra fee. |
| Equivalent Courses:ART 4236
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4730: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2204 and 2702 with a C- or better. Studies the functional uses and inherent properties of various interior finish materials and textiles. Associated sustainability issues will also be examined. Surveys safety standards and code regulations. Includes local field trips. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| 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. |
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| FCS 4744: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 4743 with a C- or better. Introduces fundamental graphic skills that enhance the communication of design concepts and solutions by using a variety of software programs, including Photoshop, PowerPoint and Word. Basic digital imagin concepts and scanning will be covered. Course graded Pass/Fail. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Interior Design Majors only. |
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| FCS 4822: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2820 and 3822. Identifies trends and current issues in the fashion industry. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 4840: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 1840, 3840 and 3842 or permission of instructor. Focuses on acquiring the skills necessary to develop apparel designs by using techniques of draping materials on the human form. Principles of design will be studied and applied in the production of attractive apparel designs that are in harmony with the current fashion scene. Extra Fee. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Clothing and Textiles Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4843: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 3840 and 3842. Provides opportunity to practice CAD rendering skills and creative design process for apparel products. Emphasizes elements and principles of technical design as well as creative design of apparel products. Extra Fee. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Clothing and Textiles Majors only. Graduate, Undergraduate only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4844: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 3840, 3842, and 4840, or permission of instructor. Explores creative designing process through integrating the theories and skills of sketching, pattern making, draping, and construction in the production of ready-to-wear clothing. Provides a chance to practice visual presentation skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4846: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 3840, 3842, and 4843. Provides opportunities to create a professional apparel design portfolio through CAD. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| 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:Clothing and Textiles, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Interior Design Majors only. Freshman, Junior, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4900: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing and a B average in family and consumer science studies. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Junior, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4930: () Offerings |
| Provides an opportunity to gain practical experience related to previous coursework in the major field in supervised teaching, grading, laboratory preparation, and/or tutoring. Specific arrangements with the instructor required. No more than 6 credits may count for major. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 4931: () Offerings |
| Practical application of coordination, production and promotion in the Designer's Showcase. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| 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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