HEC 100 Professional Home Economics 1 credit. An introduction to professional careers in related fields. Student and career expectations, career options, leadership, balancing work and family, publications, and research directed toward the development of emancipated professionals. F
HEC 104 Foods 3 credits. Fundamental processes underlying food preparation with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of foods. Lecture and laboratory. S
HEC 127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 credits. Application of basic principles of clothing economics, selection, and design to the individual's particular figure, coloring, lifestyle and economic circumstances. Two hours lecture. PREREQ: ART 108. S
HEC 128 Construction Concepts Using Fabric 3 credits. Application of the principles of repair, alteration, fit, and construction. Emphasis will be placed upon quality analysis of projects. Lecture and laboratory. D
HEC 200 Human Growth and Development 2 credits. Examination of the developmental characteristics of learners from birth to adulthood. Emphasis on the school aged individual including psychomotor, cognitive-intellectual, affective, personal-social and culturallinguistic changes. F, S, Su
HEC 204 Meal Management 2 credits. Management of money, time, and energy for the selection, preparation, and service of nutritious meals to fit current lifestyles. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: HEC 104. F
HEC 228 Textiles 3 credits. Study of fibers, yarns, fabric, dyes and finishes as viewed from both the textile science and consumer points of view. Theory applied to all uses of textile fibers. F
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 credits. Descriptive survey of nutrients required by the human body. Study of food sources and proper dietary selection needed to fulfill human needs throughout the life cycle. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING AND CHEM 108 OR CHEM 121 SUGGESTED. F, S
HEC 261 Introduction to Weaving 3 credits. Procedures and processes involved in dressing the loom. Production of various weaves on the loom and experimentation with woven and constructed textiles. Cross-listed as ART 261. Six hours. F, S
HEC 302 Child Development 3 credits. Child development from conception to adolescence. Parenting techniques to promote normal growth physically, emotionally and mentally; personality development; application of child behavior and guidance principles. S
HEC 303 Child Development Practicum 2 credits. Students translate theory into practice while working with young children in the College of Education Laboratory Preschool. Relate theory to preschool curriculum development, implementation, and administration. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: HEC 200. F, S
HEC 310 Housing Concepts 2 credits. Study and evaluation of housing needs as related to the life cycle and lifestyle. Economics and selection decisions related to dwelling design, construction, energy utilization, aesthetics and housing related policy. F
HEC 311 Interior Design 3 credits. Basic principles and elements of interior design. Experiences in creating aesthetic, personal and functional living areas. Laboratory experiences involve group/individual design planning and execution related to interior furnishings. Two hours lecture/two and one-half hours laboratory. S
HEC 312 Quantity Food Management 3 credits. Principles, concepts and procedures for preparation of quantity food. Experiences in actual food production facilities with coordination of management principles through cost control, supervision and food production. One hour lecture/six hours clinical. Cross-listed as NTD 312. AS
HEC 321 Marriage and Family 3 credits. Analysis of American family in social-historical/institutional contexts; contemporary issues confronting family as social institution, and impact of family interaction dynamics on personal development/interpersonal relationships. Cross-listed as SOC 321. Three hours lecture. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
HEC 322 Building Positive Relationships 3 credits. Exploration of the role of decision-making and interpersonal understanding as forces in creating self-formed individuals. Emphasis placed upon building and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships. PREREQ: SOC 101 AND PSYC 111. F
HEC 332 Home Economics Curriculum 2 credits. Organization of vocational home economics programs as influenced by legislation, state guidelines, association standards, and philosophical frameworks. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F
HEC 361-362 Intermediate Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include weaving skills, patterned weaves, frame and backstrap looms, rope-making and tapestry. Cross-listed as ART 361-362. 6 hours. PREREQ: ART 261. F, S
HEC 371 Consumer Economics 3 credits. Financial management content with a focus on developing effective decision-making processes for managing resources. Topics: The changing American family; consumer protection and recourse; purchasing decisions; consumer credit; fundamentals of savings/investment; and insurance. F
HEC 397 Professional Education Development. 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. Graded S/U. D
HEC 400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 credit. Consideration of issues related to the transition from student to professional. Insight into successful functioning as a team member and leader in the profession. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
HEC 402 How to Deal With Child Abuse 1 credit. Designed to help educators identify and cope with neglected/abused children. One hour lecture. D
HEC 404 Cultural Aspects of Gourmet Foods 2 credits. Intercultural study of food patterns, economics, history, preparation techniques, and serving of foods of various countries. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: HEC 104 OR 204 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
HEC 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 credits. Exploration of current nutrition issues affecting public health. Introduction to
government/private food assistance programs. Development of skills in needs assessment and project development of community nutrition programs. Cross-listed as NTD 405. PREREQ: HEC 239. D
HEC 406 Community Nutrition Laboratory 2 credits. Practical experiences in community service and public and private health care agencies. Cross-listed as NTD 406. PREREQ: HEC 300-301 OR SPECIAL PERMISSION. COREQ: HEC 405. D
HEC g409 Professional Readings 1-3 credits. Identification and investigation of conceptual ideas about the relationship of programs, trends, legislation, developments, and principles to the professional home economics environment. Analyze and summarize content and value of professional readings. Cross-listed as NTD 409. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
HEC 410 Food Production Systems 5 credits. Principles and concepts of
management: planning, organization, and controls in quantity food
production systems. Development of skills in projects in clinical
facilities. Three hours lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: HEC 312 AND
MGT 312. AF
HEC g422 Building Family Strengths 3 credits. Emphasizes the positive assumption of roles and responsibilities within family interaction. Focuses upon the utilization of family strengths in assessing and addressing family situations. PREREQ: SOC 101 AND PSYC 111. S
HEC g426 Fashion: History 3 credits. Survey of the history of fashion in the western world with emphasis on the artistic and cultural setting that produces the fashions. 3 hour lecture. D
HEC g427 Fashion: Diversity 3 credits. A study of the cultural, socio-psychological, functional and technological developments in textiles and clothing. PREREQ: PSYC 111 AND SOC 101. D
HEC 431 Family Resource Management 3 credits. Management theory for resource utilization and goal achievement. Issues include stress, communication, and family types. Emphasis on decision-making related to the dynamics of balancing work and family. PREREQ: HEC 371. S
HEC g432 Behavioral Growth and Development 1 credit. Normal child growth and development. Major theories of psychological growth and maturation of normal child with common aberrations. Dental management of children in regard to psychological growth and development (IDEP course). One hour lecture. S
HEC g439 Sports Nutrition 2 credits. Review of nutrition recommendations for both competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale for nutrition practices is given through an examination of individual nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed. Cross-listed as NTD 439. PREREQ: HEC 239 SUGGESTED. S
HEC g457 Experimental Foods 3 credits. Development of experimental methods and their application to cookery and food technology; preparation of student for independent investigation in foods; acquaintance with literature in the field. Two hours lecture/four hours laboratory. Cross-listed as NTD 457. PREREQ: HEC 104; JUNIOR STANDING. D
HEC g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science, including an introduction to research methodology and professional literature. Special consideration is given to nutrition-related health problems and preventive nutrition. Three hours lecture. Cross-listed as NTD 461. PREREQ: HEC 239, CHEM 108. AF
HEC g471 Advanced Consumer Economics 3 credits. Advanced study of social and economic problems affecting individuals and families. Topics: financial security; credit and loans; tax planning; major consumer purchases; risk management; investments; retirement and estate planning. PREREQ: HEC 371. S
HEC g472 Teaching Consumer Economics 1-3 credits. Designed to provide educators with current content and resources for developing consumer and economic education curriculum. Teaching techniques discussed and practiced. PREREQ: HEC 471 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su
HEC g481-482 Special Problems in Home Economics 1-2 credits. Students may select problem areas in home economics on the basis of interest and previous preparation upon which to work independently in the laboratory and the library with regular conferences with the advisor. D
HEC g491-492 Special Problems in Vocational Home Economics 1-2 credits. Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests, or abilities and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or community, with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
HEC 494 Partnerships with Professionals 3 or 6 credits. Professional cooperative experience with business agency. Seminar plus 126 hours experience, 3 credits; 252 hours, 6 credits. PREREQ: 9 CREDITS IN EMPHASIS AREA, 2.5 GPA, APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR, CT g457 OR VED g455. D
HEC 495 Home Economics Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Assume instructional/planning management responsibilities in supervised junior/senior high school home economics setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM; EDUC 405 OR EDUC 406 OR HEC 454 AS APPROPRIATE, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498 REQUIRED. Graded S/U. D