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  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Scientific Foundations of Nutrition is designed to introduce students to the science of human nutrition and inspire personal application of the principles taught. Concepts to be studied include the basic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water), their chemical composition, digestion, metabolism, physiological function, dietary recommendations, food sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms. Obesity, weight management, energy balance, and food and water safety will also be covered.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Through the process of completing a pieced quilt, students will apply design principles and elements and learn and practice sewing skills. Students will also be introduced to contemporary and historical textiles.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to sewing and is geared toward the beginning student. Individuals will use domestic sewing machines and serge machines to construct projects, including those that are designed to provide experience with service learning and sustainability.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce personal and consumer financial concepts and give students basic tools to make sound financial decisions in today's society based on economic trends and research. This is a practical course in personal money management consisting of financial planning including career choices, budgeting, planning for retirement, financing a home and automobile, and understanding consumer credit, taxes, insurance, and investments. Students will use basic math skills as well as read, write, and think critically. Note: This course is cross-listed as BUS 1210 and meets general education requirements for Social and Behavioral Science.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines the effects of clothing upon the physical, social, psychological, and economic well being of individuals, families, and society. It also provides as introduction to clothing construction. Students will use home sewing machines and sergers to construct at least two projects.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This class is designed to be an introductory course in the culinary arts. Students will learn basic cooking techniques as well as develop skills for food preparation. It introduces fundamental concepts necessary to the Family and Consumer Science major, the Culinary Arts major, and the Food Science major. This class is also appropriate for any student interested in the culinary arts field. The lecture session includes a lab component, HFST 1245, that is required for all students to take in conjunction with this course. Corequisite:    HFST 1245
  • 1.00 Credits

    This class is designed to be an introductory course in the culinary arts. Students will learn basic cooking techniques as well as develop skills for food preparation. It introduces fundamental concepts necessary to the Family and Consumer Science major, the Culinary Arts major, and the Food Science major. This class is also appropriate for any student interested in the culinary arts field. The lab session includes a lecture component, HFST 1240, that is required for all students to take in conjunction with this course. Corequisite:    HFST 1240
  • 2.00 Credits

    This class provides students with information and experience to evaluate positive and negative behaviors and beliefs regarding food, eating, weight, and body image. Principles of good nutrition and eating habits are especially applied to contemporary problems of weight control, eating disorders and body image as they apply to lifespan development. The course provides introductory-level information to majors as well as help to those interested in the subject matter.