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Family Consumer ScienceCredits
This course explores the intersection of public policy, consumer advocacy, and civic engagement with the well-being of individuals and families. It examines laws, regulations, and institutions across multiple levels of government, with attention to their impact on families and communities. It discusses consumer protection efforts to address issues and conditions contributing to consumer vulnerability. The course emphasizes advocacy and engagement as key pathways to essential services, informed decision-making, and improved well-being. Students will develop knowledge and skills in navigating complex systems to advocate effectively for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Introduction to principles and hands on application of construction techniques for clothing and home furnishings. Emphasis on terminology, equipment, application and practice of sewing skills. Emphasis on consumer aspect of textiles and applications. Student projects will be aligned with sewing skills and experience.
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This class will explore why, how, and when physical and chemical phenomena occur during the preparation of food. Includes discussion and laboratory experience demonstrating how preparation methods affect food quality, composition, and nutritive value. Includes National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification.
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- FCS 150
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Study of human movement using anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular principles. Students apply terminology and structural concepts to analyze joint motion, torque, and muscle function, and use kinematic and kinetic principles to evaluate exercise technique. Content includes movement and posture screening, neuromuscular control, and muscle physiology concepts such as length-tension and force¿velocity. Students also practice basic measurement techniques to quantify movement and communicate findings. The course links structural knowledge with exercise assessment and program design to prepare students for professional practice in exercise science.
This class will explore the foundational principles of foodservice management, including the specific management principles, the procurement of food, leadership, human resource management, cost accounting, marketing and accountability.
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This class is a laboratory and experiential learning course. The class will explore the foundational principles of foodservice management including menu planning, inventory control, food production, recipe standardization and costing. Students will plan, market, implement, deliver and assess a quantity meal during the semester.
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This class is an in-depth study and practice of nutrition assessment techniques through experiential learning. The class will cover concepts and skills related to nutrition focused patient assessment, including the nutrition care process, nutrition screening, dietary histories, anthropometric measurements and laboratory interpretations in various age groups and conditions.
- Prerequisites:
- FCS 242
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This course prepares future educators to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences in alignment with Minnesota Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards. Students will explore the philosophy, structure, and legal requirements of WBL programs while gaining strategies to build strong school¿community¿industry partnerships. Emphasis is placed on supervision and coordination of student learning, development of employability skills, and integration of academic and technical competencies. Candidates will practice the essential components of WBL coordination including program design, training agreements, assessment, and reflective practice.
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An analysis of culturally diverse family systems in America; emphasis on relationships within the family and with the larger community across the family life cycle.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Diverse Cultures - Purple
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The course is a study of development through the family life cycle. Emphasis on developmental interaction and systems theory.
An examination of the important role that play has in the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development of the child from birth to adolescence.
This course introduces a systems-based approach to identifying and managing resources at the individual, family, and community levels to address diverse human needs. Students will apply management principles to make decisions, address challenges, and improve quality of life in everyday contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills that support effective decision-making, needs identification, and strategic application of resources across various life domains.
Students are provided information of past and present policies that impact underserved families nationally and internationally. Students will identify, review, and discuss family policy using relevant and applicable theory. This course will advance student knowledge for careers in family policy as well as becoming an ethically-minded advocate and/or professional. Students will be provided a variety of opportunities to develop their knowledge and professional writing skills in the subject matter.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive
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This course explores the dynamic relationship between nutrition and physical activity throughout different stages of life-from childhood and adolescence to adulthood and older age. Students will examine how nutritional needs and dietary strategies vary based on age, activity level, health status, and performance goals. The course integrates current research, evidence-based guidelines, and practical applications to support optimal health, fitness, and athletic performance across the lifespan. Special attention is given to the role of nutrition in growth, development, injury prevention, recovery, and the management of chronic conditions.
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- FCS 242 and FCS 380
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This class is an advanced course in human metabolism, emphasizing the function and interaction of nutrients in metabolic and physiological processes.
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- CHEM 111, FCS 242
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This class is the first in a series of two courses which explore the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the healthcare system. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover pathophysiology and use of the Nutrition Care Process in normal and malnourished states.
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- HLTH 321, FCS 380, FCS 440
This class is the second in a series of two courses which explore the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the healthcare system. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover pathophysiology and use of the Nutrition Care Process in normal and more complex malnourished states.
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- FCS 460 or FCS 560
This course will explore the current literature and understandings of advanced metabolism, cellular physiology and genetics, including concepts of epigenetics and nutrigenomics. The course will explore theories of personalized nutrition.
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- FCS 460 or FCS 560
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This class explores nutrition needs across the lifecycle from preconception through pregnancy and lactation and from infancy to end of life. Utilizing a case-study and experiential learning approach, the course will cover nutrient requirements, nutritional risk and health over the lifespan.
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- FCS 242
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Introduce students to the how's and why's of family financial management to reduce mistakes made in successfully managing financial aspects of life. For non-business majors.
Supervised undergraduate research or investigation in Family Consumer Science under guidance of a faculty mentor.
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Analyze issues and concerns related to family life education. Investigate and practice teaching strategies and methods of evaluation. Preparation of appropriate lesson plans.
Curriculum development,implementation, and administration of family consumer science educational programs for youth of varied abilities, interests, and socioeconomic levels. 12 hour program clinical required. For FCS Education majors only; unless permission from instructor.
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This course introduces a systems-based approach to identifying and managing resources at the individual, family, and community levels to address diverse human needs. Students will apply management principles to make decisions, address challenges, and improve quality of life in everyday contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills that support effective decision-making, needs identification, and strategic application of resources across various life domains.
A scheduled, supervised work assignment that includes on-site experiences in a nutrition-related area.