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School of Human Ecology

The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A .

Human Development and Family Sciences: HDF

Lower-Division Courses

HDF 304 (TCCN: TECA 1303). Family Relationships.

Same as Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 4: Family Relationships). The process of family interaction over the life cycle. Application of research findings to the understanding of relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

HDF 304H. Family Relationships: Honors.

The process of family interaction over the life cycle. Application of research findings to the understanding of relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

HDF 312. Family Resource Management.

Management concepts and theory in resource allocation used to meet family and life demands. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Human Development and Family Sciences 304.

HDF 313 (TCCN: TECA 1354). Child Development.

Same as Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Motor, language, cognitive, social, and emotional development in the family context. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 313H, Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 5). Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with grade of at least C-, and credit or registration for Human Development and Family Sciences 113L.

HDF 313H. Child Development: Honors.

Motor, language, social, and emotional development of children in the family context, with an emphasis on research findings and evaluations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 313H, Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least B-, credit or registration for Human Development and Family Sciences 113L, and consent of the department.

HDF 113L. Child Development Laboratory.

Students observe children at the University Child and Family Laboratory and relate their observations to the issues discussed in Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 313H. One and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for Human Development and Family Sciences 313 or 313H.

HDF 315L. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Sciences.

Survey of research methods, including observational and experimental techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 113L, and 313; Mathematics 408C or 408N; and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302.

HDF 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Human Development and Family Sciences.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

HDF 322. Personal and Family Finance.

Overview from the individual and family perspectives of financial planning tools, cash management, consumer credit, basic tax preparation, and insurance selection. Includes application of knowledge to hypothetical situations and case studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

HDF 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Human Development and Family Sciences.

HDF 335. Adult Development.

Adulthood and the development, changes, and maturation that occurs, including the impact of relationships in adulthood. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.

HDF 337. Personal Relationships.

Studies intimate relationships, including dating, cohabitation, marriage, and gay and lesbian relationships, as well as situational factors that may influence basic relationship processes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Human Development and Family Sciences 304 and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 338. Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Children.

Developmentally appropriate practices, the importance of play, arranging environments, material selection, and a basic understanding about centers and activities for young children. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with an additional three to six hours of fieldwork sometime during the semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Psychology 304.

HDF 340. Ethical, Philosophical, and Professional Development Issues.

Restricted to human development and family sciences majors. Explores ethical and philosophical issues; personal values and choices; professional development and leadership; and career goals, opportunities, and challenges as they relate to human development and family sciences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 312 with a grade of at least C-.

HDF 342. Development of Psychopathology from Infancy through Adolescence.

A developmental approach to the study of emotional and behavioral disorders from infancy through adolescence, including attachment disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Also includes contrasting theories of psychopathology, epidemiology and outcomes of childhood disorders, therapeutic approaches and their efficacy, and developmental resilience. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 342 and Psychology 339 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.

HDF 343. Human Development in Minority and Immigrant Families.

Examines the theories of human development and cultural psychology as they apply to the developmental issues of minority and immigrant children and families. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 343 and 378K (Topic: Child Development in Minority and Immigrant Families) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 345. Peer Relationships.

Children's peer relationships from toddlerhood to adolescence. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 345 and 378K (Topic: Peer Relationships) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 347. Socioeconomic Problems of Families.

An analysis of socioeconomic factors affecting the economic well-being of families and individuals. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and six semester hours of coursework in anthropology, economics, education, human development and family sciences, psychology, social work, or sociology.

HDF 351. Infant Development and Attachment Relationships.

The development of emerging social language and cognitive capacities during infancy and toddlerhood and the development and consequences in infant-caregiver attachment security. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 352. Field Experience: Community.

Practicum in applied settings concerning human development and family sciences. One lecture hour and ten to twelve hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, and 315L, Mathematics 408C or 408N, Psychology 301, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302; Human Development and Family Sciences 312 and 340; nine additional semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list of approved supporting courses available from the School of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by application only, filed with the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester, or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.

HDF 652F. Field Practicum: Community.

Designed for students in their last semester. Practicum in settings concerning human development and family sciences. One lecture hour and at least twenty laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, and 315L, Mathematics 408C or 408N, Psychology 301, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302; Human Development and Family Sciences 312 and 340; nine additional semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list of approved supporting courses available from the School of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by application only, filed with the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester, or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.

HDF 352L. Field Experience: Early Childhood.

Study and implementation of skills necessary for planning, guiding, and interacting with young children and their families, and for the management of facilities that provide services for young children. One lecture hour and ten to twelve hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, and 315L, Mathematics 408C or 408N, Psychology 301, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302; Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 338, 340, and 366; three additional semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list of approved supporting courses available from the School of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by application only, filed with the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester, or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.

HDF 652P. Field Practicum: Early Childhood.

Designed for students in their last semester. Study and implementation of skills necessary for planning, guiding, and interacting with young children and their families; and for the management of facilities that provide services for young children. One lecture hour and at least twenty laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, and 315L, Mathematics 408C or 408N, Psychology 301, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302; Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 338, 340, and 366; three additional semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list of approved supporting courses available from the School of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by application only, filed with the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester, or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.

HDF 354. Advanced Personal Financial Planning.

Overview from the individual and family perspectives of financial planning and decision-making with regard to home ownership, tax planning, investment alternatives, retirement planning, and estate transfer. Includes application of knowledge to hypothetical situations and case studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 322 with a grade of at least C-.

HDF 355. Problems Course: Research Practicum.

Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. One lecture hour and nine research hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, and 315L, Mathematics 408C or 408N, Psychology 301, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 302; and consent of instructor. Admission by application only, filed with the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester, or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester; or consent of instructor. For nonmajors, the application process and prerequisites may be waived by consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Research in Human Development and Family Sciences. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

HDF 355H. Problems Course: Honors.

Intensive study of selected research problems. One lecture hour and nine research hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a University grade-point average of at least 3.00; Human Development and Family Sciences 315L with a grade of at least B-; Mathematics 316, Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305, or 306 with a grade of at least B-; and consent of the department.

HDF 356. The Evolution of Relationships.

Reviews the scientific literature on the evolution and function of adult romantic relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following courses with a grade of at least C- in each: Human Development and Family Sciences 304 or 304H, 315L, and 337.

HDF 358. Parent-Child Relationships.

The determinants of parenting attitudes and behavior and the effects on children of variations in sensitivity, discipline, and other aspects of parenting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 360. Methods of Family Life Education.

An examination, integrating theory and applied knowledge, of the best practices for working with families. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 304 and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 362. Children and Public Policy.

The positive and negative effects of policy on children and the policy landscape in several major domains of child and family life in the United States and in other countries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences, anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work.

HDF 466. Guidance in Adult-Child Relationships.

Theory and implementation of positive child and adult interactions, communication, and guidance strategies. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Human Development and Family Sciences 466, Women's and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 4: Guidance in Adult-Child Relationships), Women's and Gender Studies 466. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L; and three semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences, education, psychology, or sociology.

HDF 371. Adolescent Development in Context.

The biological, cognitive, and social changes that occur during the second decade of life, including the developmental issues faced by adolescents. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each.

HDF 372K. Families in Transition.

Analysis of interaction, transitions, and crises over the family life span. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and the following courses with a grade of at least C- in each: Human Development and Family Sciences 304 or 304H, and 315L and 337.

HDF 375. Economic Issues of the Family.

Economic issues experienced by families through the various stages of the life span. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, and 312 or 322.

HDF 378K. Advanced Child and Family Development.

Concepts, theories, and issues in human development and family sciences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences (or child development), anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work, and consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Media and the Family.
Topic 6: Introduction to Early Childhood Intervention.
Topic 8: Advanced Early Childhood Intervention. Additional prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 378K (Topic 6).

HDF 378L. Theories of Child and Family Development.

Study and analysis of major theories in human and family development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C- in each; and three additional semester hours of upper-division coursework in human development and family sciences with a grade of at least C- in each course.

HDF 379H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Supervised individual research on a special topic in human development and family sciences; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, admission to the human development and family sciences honors program, and consent of the honors adviser. Name of honors adviser and application procedure are available in the division office.

Human Ecology: H E

Lower-Division Courses

H E 115H. Freshman Honors Seminar.

Research presentations by students, faculty, and invited scientists on current issues in human ecology, human development and family sciences, and nutrition. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the honors degree option in human development and family sciences or nutrition; three semester hours of honors-designated coursework in chemistry, biology, or mathematics with a grade of at least B-; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Nutrition 312 and 112L (or 311 and 111L), with a grade of at least B- in each course.

Upper-Division Courses

H E 225H. Sophomore Honors Seminar.

Students plan, conduct, write, and present research on a current topic in human ecology. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of honors-designated coursework in chemistry, biology, or mathematics; concurrent enrollment in a course chosen from a list maintained in the departmental office; and consent of instructor and the departmental honors adviser.

H E 355. Problems Course.

Intensive study of selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Research in Family Economics.

Nutrition: NTR

Lower-Division Courses

NTR 306 (TCCN: BIOL 1322, HECO 1322). Fundamentals of Nutrition.

Essential food components and their functions in life processes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Nutrition 306, 311, 312, 312H. Nutrition 306 may not be counted toward a nutritional sciences degree.

NTR 307. Introductory Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to processing and preparation techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 312 (or 311) or 312H with a grade of at least C-, and credit or registration for Nutrition 107L.

NTR 107L. Introductory Food Science Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 307.

NTR 312. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences.

Designed for science majors. Biochemical, physiological, and cellular functions of energy macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the scientific basis for current dietary and nutrient recommendations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Nutrition 306, 311, 312, 312H. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 with a grade of at least C-; Mathematics 408C, 408K, or 408N with a grade of at least C-; and credit or registration for Biology 311C and Chemistry 302.

NTR 312H. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: Honors.

Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program. Biochemical, molecular, and cellular functions of nutrients with emphasis on primary scientific literature and current methodology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Nutrition 306, 311, 312, 312H. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 301 or 301H; and Mathematics 408C or 408n, or the equivalent; and credit or registration for Biology 311C or 315H, and Chemistry 302 or 302H.

NTR 112L. Introduction to Nutritional Science Laboratory.

Collection and evaluation of dietary intake data, nutrient composition of food, and survey of dietetic practice. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 111L and 112L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 312 (or credit for Nutrition 311).

NTR 312R. Research in Nutritional Sciences.

Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program. Introduction to biochemical and molecular biological techniques, enzyme and coenzyme assays, dietary analysis and assessment protocols, and statistical methods in nutritional sciences. Preparation of a scholarly paper and oral presentation of research findings. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 112L and 312R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 301 or 301H; and Mathematics 408C or 408N, or the equivalent; and credit or registration for Biology 311C or 315H, Chemistry 302 or 302H, and Nutrition 312H.

NTR 315. Nutrition through the Life Cycle.

Adapting nutrition recommendations to physiological changes throughout the life span. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311), 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 316. Culture and Food.

Influence of culture on foodways around the world. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311), 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 218. Assessment of Nutritional Status.

Assessment of nutritional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary intake data, and development and implementation of effective care for individuals. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 218, 318 and 170L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition (311 and 111L), 312 and 112L, or 312H and 312R with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Nutrition 118L.

NTR 118L. Assessment of Nutritional Status Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 218.

NTR 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Nutrition.

Upper-Division Courses

NTR 321. International Nutrition: The Developing World.

Nutrition-related issues in the developing world, including nutrient deficiency and disease, concerns in vulnerable populations (pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and old age), and food aid. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 321 and 360 (Topic 2: International Nutrition) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311), 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 324. Advanced Food Science.

Application of the principles of food chemistry to the development of food products. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Chemistry 320M, Nutrition 307, 107L, and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Nutrition 124L.

NTR 124L. Advanced Food Science Laboratory.

Individual research project on food product development and evaluation. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 324.

NTR 326. Cellular and Molecular Nutrition.

Integration of nutrition, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology. Focuses on the cellular and molecular basis of nutrition-related diseases and nutrient-gene interactions. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Biology 311C, and Nutrition 312 (or 311) or 312H; and credit or registration for Chemistry 320M, and Nutrition 112L or 312R.

NTR 126L. Nutritional Sciences Laboratory.

Basic laboratory techniques in nutritional sciences. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 326.

NTR 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Nutrition.

NTR 330. Nutrition Education and Counseling.

Application of counseling and learning theories to the care of individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Three lecture hours and one additional class hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 315 and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each.

NTR 331. International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies.

Explores the nutritional concerns of different countries, environmental aspects of food supply, and social policies needed to balance supply with demand in a sustainable manner. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 331 and 360 (Topic: International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Nutrition 306 (or 311), 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 332. Community Nutrition.

National and international issues in public health and nutrition programs. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Nutrition 312 (or 311) or 312H; 315; and 326.

NTR 334. Foodservice Systems Management.

Procurement, production, and service delivery in foodservice systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 307, 107L, and 326 with a grade of at least C- in each, and credit or registration for Nutrition 234L.

NTR 234L. Laboratory in Foodservice Systems.

Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 334.

NTR 338H. Issues in Nutrition and Health: Honors.

Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program. Identifying, reading, analyzing, writing, and presenting scientific research on selected topics in nutrition and human health. Detailed literature review as preparation for an honors research thesis. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Nutrition 338H and 338W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H; Nutrition 312H and 312R; Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, or 325H; and credit or registration for Biology 365S, and Chemistry 369, or 339K and 339L.

NTR 338W. Issues in Nutrition and Health.

Identifying, reading, analyzing, writing, and presenting scientific research on selected topics in nutrition and human health. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Nutriton 338W and 338H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Biology 325 and 365S (or 416L); Chemistry 369, or 339K and 339L; Nutrition 326; and Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, or 305.

NTR 342. Advanced Nutritional Sciences.

Biochemical and molecular biological aspects of carbohydrate, fat, and amino acid metabolism. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Biology 325 and 365S (or 416L), Chemistry 369, or 339K and 339L, and Nutrition 326.

NTR 144M. Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory.

Advanced laboratory techniques in nutrition assessment and research. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nutrition 344 or consent of instructor.

NTR 245C. Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy I.

Application of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of clients in the practice setting. Nine hours of supervised practice a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 370 with a grade of at least C-, credit or registration for Nutrition 371, and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

NTR 345M. Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy II.

Application of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of patients in health care facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for four weeks. Prerequisite: Nutrition 245C and 371 with a grade of at least C- in each. Students must register for Nutrition 372C in the same semester.

NTR 152, 252, 352. Field Experience in Nutrition.

For each semester hour of credit earned, three field placement hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of application for field experience. Applications are available in the department office.

NTR 353. Field Experience in International Nutrition.

Supervised study abroad experience designed to help students understand nutrition science issues, applications, related health care practices in a global environment, and other cultures. Students work in schools, hospitals, or similar settings to gain professional experience with food science and dietetics. Five lecture hours and ten field hours a week for five weeks. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311), 312, or 312H with a grade of at least C-; and approval of an application to study abroad.

NTR 155, 255, 355, 455. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition.

Supervised individual undergraduate research in nutrition. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than four semester hours may be counted toward a degree in nutrition. Any additional hours must be taken on the pass/fail basis. Nutrition 355 and 355H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

NTR 355H. Honors Research.

Restricted to honors eligible majors in nutritional sciences, biology, biochemistry, and students in the Dean's Scholars Honors Program. Research in biological, biochemical, or nutritional science, coordinated with readings of scientific literature, and a written research report for each semester in which credit is sought. Nutrition 355 and 355H may not both be counted. May be repeated for credit, but no more than nine semester hours may be counted toward the major in nutrition. Any additional hours must be taken on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H; Nutrition 312H and 312R; and approval of research supervisor.

NTR 355M. Advanced Food Systems Management.

Financial control, quality assurance, personnel administration, foodservice equipment, layout and design in foodservice operations. Analysis and evaluation of an organized foodservice operation. Three lecture hours and four hours of supervised practice a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Accounting 310F or 311, and Nutrition 334 and 234L, with a grade of at least C- in each.

NTR 360. Selected Topics in Applied Nutrition.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

NTR 162. Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice.

Identification of standards and discussion of current issues in ethics and credentialing for dietetics practice. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nutrition 218 and 118L (or credit for Nutrition 318).

NTR 365. Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals. Biomedical, cellular and molecular, and clinical aspects of vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrition 344 and 365 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325, 365S (or 416L), and Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Topic 2: Nutrition and Genes. Interactions between nutrients and gene expression, including heredity, gene regulation, metabolic disease, developmental abnormalities, and molecular techniques. Prerequisite: Biology 325, 365S (or 416L), and Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Topic 3: Epidemiological and Statistical Methods in Nutrition. Basic principles and concepts of epidemiology and statistics in nutritional sciences. Prerequisite: Nutrition 342 with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 366L. Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences.

Focuses on state-of-the-art research in nutrition, including biochemistry and molecular biological techniques for nutrient-gene interactions, enzyme and coenzyme functions, and nutrient analysis of biologic materials. Includes data analysis and statistical methods. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 126L with a grade of at least C-.

NTR 167. Undergraduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences.

One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

NTR 370. Medical Nutrition Therapy I.

The role of nutrition in prevention and treatment of chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 668A and 370 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Nutrition 326, Biology 325 or Nutrition 218 (or 318) and 118L; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Biology 365S (or credit for 416L) and Chemistry 369.

NTR 371. Medical Nutrition Therapy II.

Nutritional care of critically ill patients, including techniques of nutrition support. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 668B and 371 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Nutrition 326, Biology 325 or Nutrition 218 (or 318) and 118L; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Biology 365S (or credit for 416L) and Chemistry 369.

NTR 372C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics.

Supervised practice in health care facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for four weeks. Prerequisite: Admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 345M in the same semester.

NTR 372F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management.

Supervised practice in food service facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for four weeks. Prerequisite: Nutrition 245C and 355M with a grade of at least C- in each, and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 373S in the same semester.

NTR 373S. Practicum in Dietetic Administration.

Supervised practice in the administration of food and nutrition programs. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for three weeks. Nutrition 355L and 373S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students must register for Nutrition 372F in the same semester.

NTR 374C. Practicum in Community Dietetics.

Supervised practice in one or more community-based nutrition programs. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for five weeks. Nutrition 352C and 274C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 345M, 372C, 372F, and 373S with a grade of at least C- in each; and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

NTR 374P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics.

Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietetics. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for five weeks. Prerequisite: Nutrition 345M, 372C, 372F, and 373S with a grade of at least C- in each; and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

NTR 379H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Supervised individual research on a special topic in nutrition; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.

Textiles and Apparel: TXA

Lower-Division Courses

TXA 301. Clothing the Planet.

An introduction to the textiles and apparel industries and the broad perspectives and core skill sets that characterize the field, with an emphasis on the role textiles and apparel play in our lives. Subjects include terminology; fibers and fabrics; textile technology; product development through fashion design and retail merchandising; global sourcing and manufacturing; international promotion and marketing; and textile conservation, exhibition and collection management. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

TXA 103, 203, 303. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

TXA 205. Textiles.

Chemical and physical properties of fibers and yarns, fabric construction, and finishes. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 105L.

TXA 105L. Textiles Laboratory.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 205.

TXA 212K. Apparel Industry.

Introduction to the integrated apparel design industry from the creative and merchandising perspective. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Textiles and Apparel 212L; and the following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course: Textiles and Apparel 316L or 316Q; and 319, or 219C and 119L.

TXA 212L. Apparel Product Development and Design Laboratory.

Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 212K.

TXA 313. Aesthetics: Theory and Practice.

Introduction to design and visual literacy in the field of textiles and apparel and the principles and theories that define what is aesthetically pleasing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

TXA 214K. Product Development.

Introduction to all stages of product development involved in fashion and functional design, with an emphasis on target market identification, cost analysis, material selection, and the organization of product development within the industry structure. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Registration for Textiles and Apparel 214L.

TXA 214L. Product Development Laboratory.

Application of product development skills and strategies involved in fashion and functional design, with an emphasis on target market identification, cost analysis, material selection, and the position of product development within the industry structure. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Registration for Textiles and Apparel 214K.

TXA 315K. Field Experience I.

Application of merchandising strategic planning in a professional environment with faculty and site director supervision. At least 154 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

TXA 316L. Apparel I.

Industrial techniques of pattern design and garment construction. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Textiles and Apparel 319, or 219C and 119L.

TXA 316Q. Sewn Products Analysis.

Evaluation of soft goods, including materials, quality of work, and costs. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C- in each.

TXA 219C. Applied Art in Visual Presentation.

Introduction to the principles and elements of design as related to merchandising presentation, display planning, execution, and coordination. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Students with credit for Textiles and Apparel 319 may not earn credit for Textiles and Apparel 219C or 119L.

TXA 119L. Applied Art in Visual Presentation Laboratory.

Application of the principles and elements of design as related to merchandise presentation, display planning, execution, and coordination. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Students with credit for Textiles and Apparel 319 may not earn credit for Textiles and Apparel 119L. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Textiles and Apparel 219C.

TXA 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

Upper-Division Courses

TXA 325K. Culture, Gender, and Appearance.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of historic costume and of the evolution of modern dress. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 219C and 119L with a grade of at least C- in each, or Art History 301.

TXA 325L. History of Dress and Cultural Change I.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from ancient times through the Renaissance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Textiles and Apparel 325K and 325L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

TXA 325M. History of Dress and Cultural Change II.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from the Baroque period through modern times. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Textiles and Apparel 325K and 325M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

TXA 126. Apparel II.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 316L with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 226L.

TXA 226L. Apparel II Laboratory.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 126.

TXA 327. Clothing and Human Behavior.

The social, psychological, and nonverbal significance of clothing and the influence of clothing on behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of coursework in psychology, sociology, or the School of Human Ecology.

TXA 328. Research Methods in Textiles and Apparel.

Basic research methodology and academic writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, completion of an introductory statistics course, and Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C- in each.

TXA 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA 331. Textiles and Apparel in a Global Market.

An overview of the textiles and apparel industry including apparel industry standards, labor costs, economics, distribution, and structure in the modern global marketplace. Subjects include the analysis of consumption patterns and retailing systems to inform product development; cross-cultural comparisons between global consumer markets; importing and exporting systems, and other procedures involved in modern supply chain activities; and the collaborative nature of innovation and design, manufacturing and distribution, and retailing and customer satisfaction leading to sales in the global market. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

TXA 350. Advanced Apparel Design Portfolio.

Includes extensive sociological, cultural, and historic visual research for apparel design through a range of projects that incorporate computer-aided design, product illustration, technical packets, proposed production plans, and target market identification. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Textiles and Apparel 164K (Topic 1: Flat Pattern) and 264L (Topic 1: Flat Pattern); and admission to the Apparel Design Internship Program.

TXA 151. Pre-Internship Seminar.

Preparation for internships and careers through an examination of the impact of business environments on personal and career effectiveness in the field of textiles and apparel. Subjects include effective professional communication, ethical decision-making, and leadership development. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Textiles and Apparel 301, 205, 105L, 214K, 214L, 316Q, 219C, 119L, and 376.

TXA 352C, 652C. Field Experience in Textile Conservation.

Participation in an approved internship for professional experience in collection management, artifact storage and conservation, exhibit planning/installation, environmental monitoring, and/or other museum or conservation activities. For Textiles and Apparel 352C, a minimum of 150 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester. For Textiles and Apparel 652C, a minimum of 225 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Admission to the Conservation Certificate Program, or Textiles and Apparel 219C, 119L, 354C, 354D, 354E, 354F, and 355D and admission to the Conservation Internship Program for Conservation Science, Option IV major.

TXA 352D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.

Application of apparel design techniques and principles in a professional environment. At least 154 hours of fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Apparel Design Internship Program, and Textiles and Apparel 164K (Topic 1: Flat Pattern) and 264L (Topic 1: Flat Pattern) with a grade of at least C- in each.

TXA 352M. Field Experience in Retail Merchandising.

Application of merchandising techniques and principles in a professional environment. At least 154 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

TXA 354C. Material Properties and Deterioration.

A study of the major mechanisms of textile deterioration and the basic chemical and physical properties of the fibers constituting textiles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 260L, and 260M; and Chemistry 320M.

TXA 354D. Instrumental Methods for Conservation Assessment.

A study of the primary instrumental methods for evaluating historical textiles in terms of physical characteristics, chemical content, strength loss, structural deterioration, color change, and overall structural integrity and status of impact of environmental factors. Focus is on instrumental features, measuring procedures, and interpretation of instrumental data. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 260L, and 260M; and Chemistry 320M.

TXA 354E. Conservation Planning and Preventive Treatments.

Implementing and managing textile conservation, including discussions of general requirements for preserving historical textiles, procedures of planning textile conservation projects, and major physical and chemical methods of preventative and post-damage treatments of historical textiles. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 354C, 354D, 260L, and 260M; and Chemistry 320M.

TXA 354F. Advanced Exhibit Planning and Installation.

Planning and implementation of a full museum exhibit including budget, selection, and preparation of artifacts, prop construction, signage, educational and promotional materials, donor/supporter communication, and opening event. This course serves as a pre-internship/capstone course for conservation science majors. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Textiles and Apparel 313, 219C, 119L, and 355D.

TXA 155, 355. Problems Course.

Intensive study of selected problems of an interdisciplinary nature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

TXA 355C. Computer-Aided Design for Apparel.

Computer technology used to create textile prints, weaves, illustrations, flat patterns, promotional pieces, and pattern markers. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Textiles and Apparel 164K (Topic 1: Flat Pattern) and 264L (Topic 1: Flat Pattern).

TXA 355D. Textiles Artifact Management and Conservation.

Principles and techniques in the identification, documentation, conservation, and exhibition of textile-based artifacts. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 325M.

TXA 355K. Textile and Apparel Economics.

Economic and regulatory aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C- in each, and Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least C- in each.

TXA 355N. History of Textiles.

Role of textiles in the social, economic, aesthetic, and technological development of society; including production and design of textiles throughout history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L and three semester hours of coursework in art history, with a grade of at least C- in each course.

TXA 355P. Problems in Retail Merchandising.

Intensive study of selected problems related to field experience; development of analytical and problem-solving skills for retailing. At least 154 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

TXA 359H. Honors Reading Course.

Supervised individual reading on special subjects. Conference course. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

TXA 260L. Advanced Textiles.

Composition, structure, and properties of textile products; contributions of textile research. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L; Chemistry 301, 302, and 204; six semester hours of upper-division coursework in textiles and apparel with a grade of at least C- in each course; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Textiles and Apparel 260M.

TXA 260M. Advanced Textiles Laboratory.

Analysis and evaluation of textile performance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 260L.

TXA 361. Consumer Behavior in the Marketplace.

Internal and external factors that influence consumer behavior in the marketplace. Application of concepts and theories from the social sciences to the areas of textiles, clothing, and appearance; experience in conducting market and consumer research. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Human Ecology 361 and Textiles and Apparel 361 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of coursework in economics.

TXA 164K. Advanced Problems in Clothing.

Creative application of flat pattern or draping processes. One lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 212K, 212L, 316L, 126, and 226L, with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for the same topic of Textiles and Apparel 264L.

Topic 1: Flat Pattern.
Topic 2: Draping.
Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design.

TXA 264L. Advanced Problems in Apparel Laboratory.

Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for the same topic of Textiles and Apparel 164K.

Topic 1: Flat Pattern.
Topic 2: Draping.
Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design.

TXA 165, 265, 365. Advanced Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic.

TXA 376. Principles of Retail Merchandising.

Retail strategic planning and implementation for soft goods and apparel. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Marketing 320F and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in textiles and apparel, business, studio art, or journalism.

TXA 377. Merchandising Systems.

Focuses on profitability, assortment planning, purchasing, inventory control, and the calculation and analysis of selling price. Includes spreadsheet application and exercises. Web-based instruction. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Textiles and Apparel 301, 205, 105L, 214K, 214L, 316Q, 219C, 119L, 376, and 151; and admission to the Retail Merchandising Internship Program.

TXA 378H. Honors Seminar in Textiles and Apparel.

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the honors adviser.

TXA 379H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Supervised individual research on a special topic in textiles and apparel; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Textiles and Apparel Honors Program, Textiles and Apparel 359H with a grade of at least B-, and consent of the honors adviser.