Family and Consumer Science (FCS Courses)
FCS 120 Principles of Foods 1
4.0 units.
Advisories: MATH 521 - Foundations of Mathematics
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and
techniques to increase
proficiency, coupled with investigation of the science principles involved. Emphasis
is on ingredient functions
and interactions; production and sensory evaluation standards; food safety and sanitation;
nutrient
composition; and food aesthetics and presentation. Content includes recipe and menu
development, stocks,
sauces, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. This course is not open to students who
have received credit for CA 120.
FCS 130 Consumer and Family Finance
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to assist individuals and/or those working with individuals to analyze and
direct their financial affairs. Elements and concepts of financial planning and decision
making in the areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, consuming, insurance,
investments, retirement, and estate planning will be analyzed with an emphasis on
application to changing family needs. This course is not open to students who are
enrolled in or have received credit for BUS 130 or ECON 130.
FCS 131 Life Management
3.0 units.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 513
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external
resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics
include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals;
skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques
for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse
society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules
may not enroll in this course.
FCS 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
1.0 - 8.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: To participate in Cooperative Work Experience: (1) students must be working at a job
within their major, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded
responsibilities on the job, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the
college in the supervision and evaluation of the student and (4) the student must
attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class
responsibilities. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3
units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420
hours 8 units 480 hours OR CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours
3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525
hours 8 units 600 hours
Acceptable for credit: Limited transfer to CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning
environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these
work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies
by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace
attitudes.
FCS 170 Interior Design
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Fundamentals of interior design and furnishings including application of the elements
and principles of color and design, space planning, selection, and arrangement of
decorative materials, and the organized selection of furnishings and materials. Involves
solving individual design problems, considers consumer and socioeconomic factors,
and includes graphic materials and drafting skills used in the organization and presentation
of projects.
FCS 171 Interior Design Materials
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: An ability to use the basic math skills of addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
of positive whole numbers and fractions is needed.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Analyzes and evaluates products and materials used in interior design, and applies
selection criteria to their specific uses. Emphasis is placed on cost, estimations,
and resources for furniture, floor and wall coverings, window treatments, architectural
finishes, lighting fixtures, and accessories. (S)
FCS 189 Independent Projects
0.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire
for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to
pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills
and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may
be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects
should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the
project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All
contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office
no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Students may enroll for
any combination (unit value) of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of
four semesters in a specific discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory
performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable
units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit
- 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester
FCS 199 Special Topics in Family & Consumer Sciences
0.5 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit:
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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