May 01, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Writing

  
  • ENW 4410 Advanced Fiction Workshop


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENW 2430  or ENW 3410  

    An intensive workshop-style course devoted to reading, writing, discussing, and critiquing contemporary fiction and student work.  

  
  • ENW 4420 Advanced Poetry Workshop


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENW 2430  or ENW 3420  

    An intensive workshop-style course devoted to reading, writing, discussing, and critiquing contemporary poetry and student work.  

  
  • ENW 4510 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENW 2510  or ENW 3510  

    An intensive workshop-style course devoted to reading, writing, discussing, and critiquing contemporary creative nonfiction and student work.  

  
  • ENW 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-12 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .

    Study through the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA), beginning through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit. Students must consult with the CCSA representative prior to enrollment to determine credit within the program of study.

  
  • ENW 4990 Special Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENG 1010 ;

    ENG 1990 /ENW 1990  does not fulfill general education humanities requirement. (Note: Final sentence only applies to ENG 1990 /ENW 1990 ).


Entrepreneurship

  
  • ETP 3000 Foundations in Entrepreneurship


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing.

    This course will provide a basic understanding of the entrepreneurial process. Students will examine entrepreneurship as a career. A comprehensive self-assessment will help the students to better understand their own personal aspirations, and assess their unique skills and competencies. Students will learn about opportunity assessment for new venture ideas. An overview of business plans will be presented.

  
  • ETP 3200 Crowdfunding


    3 Hours

    Recent developments in crowdsourcing and microfinancing have fundamentally changed the landscape of funding social and entrepreneurial ventures. Technological advancement has enabled the rise of countless platforms for raising capital, and awareness, about start-ups and social ventures. In addition to providing funding, these platforms also enable entrepreneurs to market their venture, validate their target market, and collect data that may be used to enhance their strategic position. This course introduces the basic concepts underlying crowdsourcing and microfinancing, and provides a foundation upon which students can launch and fund their own nascent ventures. In addition, it provides students with the abilty to sythesize notions of customer discovery, product development, pivoting and funding an entrepreneurial start-up.

  
  • ETP 3300 Franchise Management


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000 .

    Franchising is a major form of business ownership and a strategy for growing ventures.  This course examines franchising from both the perspective of the entrepreneur as a franchisee and as a franchisor.  Topics will include selecting a franchise, developing a franchised business model, and legal issues associated with the franchise relationship.

  
  • ETP 3400 Venture Management


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000 .

    Entrepreneurs need to develop basic systems and processes for their businesses as they start-up and begin to grow.  This course examines how entrepreneurs effectively develop control processes and human resource systems.  There are a variety of legal issues that entrepreneurs face related to the launch and growth of their ventures.  Students learn to apply these legal issues to new and growing ventures.  Finally, students will explore how the entrepreneur begins the transformation from running the business alone to building a professionalized organization.

  
  • ETP 3500 Managing the Family Business


    3 Hours

    This course explores the unique personal, interpersonal issues, and business issues associated with the family-owned and managed firm. Topics include challenges and opportunities for family businesses, the dynamics of family interactions within the family business culture, conflict resolution, estate planning, and succession planning. This course requires significant participation of family members of the student’s own family firm.

  
  • ETP 3600 Building Stakeholder Relationships


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000 .

    Attracting stakeholders and the resources they control is a fundamental task for any entrepreneur.  Entrepreneurs must learn to effectively network to attract investors, partners, advisors, employees, customers, and suppliers.  This course examines the process and actions that lead to effectively attracting key stakeholders and building sustained relationships with the over time.  The ethical responsibilities associated with these stakeholder relationships will also be addressed throughout this course.

  
  • ETP 3700 Entrepreneurial Financial Management


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000  and ACC 2430  or ACC 2410  & ACC 2420  or ACC 2440  & ACC 2450 .

    This course examines the process of financial forecasting for a new venture, effective financial management of an emerging business, sources of financing, bootstrapping, and exit planning.

  
  • ETP 3800 Service Learning in Entrepreneurship


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000  or Instructor’s permission.

    This course will integrate service learning experiences in start-up entrepreneurial ventures into a seminar that examines a variety of issues common in entrepreneurship. The start-up ventures used for this course will include those supporting inner city economic development, newly created non-profits, or entrepreneurs seeking economic independence through business formation. Students will work with these entrepreneurs to assess their specific business needs, evaluate possible solutions, develop a plan of action, and assist with implementation. Self-reflection will be an important part of this process.

  
  • ETP 4200 International Entrepreneurship


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000    Prerequisites/Corequisites: INB 3300  

    This course provides students with an overview of key trends and developments in international commerce as it influences the entrepreneurial sector of the economy.  The course familiarizes students with selected theories and concepts of international business and with the ways in which they affect entrepreneurial ventures.  Students will work on projects that will examine the international dimensions of starting and growing an entrepreneurial venture. Cross Listed with INB 4200  

  
  • ETP 4300 Small Business Consulting


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3700  and MKT 3210  

    This course incorporates action learning to expose students to fully functioning small local businesses.  Students are given the opportunity to analyze and consult small businesses in groups using the Small Business Institute (SBI) framework.  Outcomes of student participation in the program include experience with high quality consulting of an existing business: researching operations, catering date from clients and customers, analyzing and synthesizing date, and providing a tangible summary and recommendation product for clients.  

  
  • ETP 4400 Launching an Entrepreneurial Venture


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3000  or Instructor’s permission.

    Students will integrate experiences from either running or starting-up their own business ventures with the theory, concepts and models they are learning in their other entrepreneurship and business courses. The goal of the course is to assist students in implementing their businesses in a manner that is consistent with sound theory and values. The class is project based and uses a contract-learning model of evaluation.

  
  • ETP 4450 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship


    3 Hours

    This course offers the student an opportunity to explore and study a special current entrepreneurship topic not covered in other entrepreneurship courses.

  
  • ETP 4500 Venture Planning


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ETP 3700  and Senior Standing For Social Entrepreneurship majors SET 4015  is an additional prerequisite.

    This course will serve as the culminating experience for Entrepreneurship majors and minors and for Social Entrepreneurship majors. Students will participate in the development of a business plan for an actual venture they intend to start. If they do not intend to start a venture, students will be teamed up with those that have a legitimate idea for a new business. Students will examine the growth process and learn how to effectively manage the growth phase of a business.


Environmental Science

  
  • ENV 1000 Seminar in Environmental Science


    1 Hours

    Required of all majors in environmental science, this course is to be taken within the first year as an environmental science major at Belmont. The seminar is designed for students entering the major in environmental science: to introduce the program of advising and coursework leading to graduation with a major in environmental science, to present the various university sources of academic support, to serve as a forum for discussing the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, and to explain the requirements of graduate and professional schools and related careers to the study of environmental science.

  
  • ENV 1150 Introduction to Environmental Science


    3 Hours

    Corequisites: ENV 1155  

    An introduction to the basic principles of environmental science. This course provides exposure to the central themes of environmental science through an interdisciplinary approach. Three hours lecture per week.

  
  • ENV 1155 Introduction to Environmental Science Lab


    1 Hours

    Corequisites: ENV 1150  

    An introduction to the basic principles of environmental science. This course provides exposure to the central themes of environmental science through an interdisciplinary approach. Three hours lab work per week. $100.00 course fee.

  
  • ENV 1950 Study Abroad


    1-16 Hours

    Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may be counted toward the major or the minor as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the coordinator of the program. Repeatable with different topics.

  
  • ENV 2730 Methods in Environmental Science


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: BIO 1160  and BIO 1165  or ENV 1150  and ENV 1155   or permission from instructor.

    This course provides students with an overview of the methodologies, tools, and techniques utilized in environmental science. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory/field experience each week. Alternate years. $50.00 course fee.

  
  • ENV 2950 Study Abroad


    1-16 Hours

    Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may be counted toward the major or the minor as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the coordinator of the program. Repeatable with different topics.

  
  • ENV 3200 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENV 1150  and ENV 1155  or BIO 1160  and BIO 1165 , or permission of instructor.

    An introduction to the basic principles of geographical information systems.  This course provides students with exposure to geographic data collection, it’s relationship with environmental science, and with spatial data analysis.  Coursework will include explorations of GIS programs including ArcGIS and Google Earth.  

  
  • ENV 3330 Special Topics in Environmental Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENV 1150  and ENV 1155   

     

    Each offering of this course will focus on a particular topic pertinent to the study of environmental issues and concepts. Students may repeat this course, under different topics, for a maximum of nine (9) hours credit.

  
  • ENV 3500 Internship in Environmental Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENV 1150  and ENV 1155  and permission of the internship coordinator.

    A cooperative educational experience in which the student gains practical training and experience in government or private institutions related to the central issues of environmental science. The student must apply in the semester prior to the anticipated work period.  The student must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible or permission of the instructor.  Background checks are now required 21 days before registration.  Contact the internship coordinator for details regarding the approval process.  Each hour of credit requires 50 hours of internship work.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit using an combination of 1, 2, or 3 hour courses; however only 3 hours may be counted towards the environmental science major. 

  
  • ENV 3550 Research in Environmental Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENV 1150  and ENV 1155  and 20 hours completed in the Environmental Science major.

    A laboratory or field research project completed within the area of environmental science. The student must complete the project within the semester under the supervision of a faculty member of the Environmental Science program or other approved supervisor. It is expected that the results will be presented at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (R - Undergraduate Research).
  
  • ENV 3950 Study Abroad


    1-16 Hours

    Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may be counted toward the major or the minor as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the coordinator of the program. Repeatable with different topics.

  
  • ENV 4700 Environmental Research


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Sixteen hours Environmental Science Corequisites: MTH 1160  

    A laboratory or field research project completed within the area of environmental science. The student must complete the project within the semester under the supervision of a faculty member of the Environmental Science program or other approved supervisor. A presentation of the student’s work must be given at the Science Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) or the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS). $50.00 course fee.

  
  • ENV 4950 Study Abroad


    1-16 Hours

    Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may be counted toward the major or the minor as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the coordinator of the program. Repeatable with different topics.


European Studies

  
  • EUR 1895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EUR 1990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • EUR 2100 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Europe


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary, multi-national introduction to the culture of countries in Eurpoe; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2110 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of France


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of France; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2120 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Germany


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Germany; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2130 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Great Britain


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Great Britian; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2140 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Italy


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Italy; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2150 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Russia


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Russia; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2160 Introduction to the Culture and Arts of Spain


    3 Hours

    A general interdisciplinary introduction to the culture of Spain; topics may vary at each offering.

  
  • EUR 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EUR 2950 Study Abroad


    1-15 Hours

    Interdisciplinary study topics related to European society, culture, history, and arts undertaken onsite in a European country.

  
  • EUR 2990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • EUR 3895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EUR 3950 Study Abroad


    1-15 Hours

    Interdisciplinary study topics related to European society, culture, history, and arts undertaken onsite in a European country.

  
  • EUR 3990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • EUR 4500 Senior Seminar


    3 Hours

    This course provides interdisciplinary study of a selected topic or topics in European studies. It serves as the capstone experience for students majoring in European studies and will normally be taken the spring of the senior year. Specific times and assignments will focus on assessment of the European studies program. The Course does not fulfill core Humanities Requirements.

  
  • EUR 4800 Special Topics Seminar in European Studies


    3 Hours

    Interdisciplinary study of topics in European studies that are not covered in regular course offerings. The course may be team-taught.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
  
  • EUR 4895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EUR 4950 Study Abroad


    1-15 Hours

    Interdisciplinary study topics related to European society, culture, history, and arts undertaken onsite in a European country.

  
  • EUR 4990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.


Exercise Science

  
  • EXS 1010 Foundations of Exercise Science


    2 Hours

    This course will enable students to discover the variety of topics, fields of study, and community opportunities as it pertains to exercise science. Students will be involved in assessing career paths through experiential learning.

  
  • EXS 1895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EXS 1990 Independent Studies in Exercise Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    This course will consist of a project agreed upon by the student and supervising professor.

  
  • EXS 2000 Kinesiology


    3 Hours

    This course will address the structure and function of the human body as it applies to movement, exercise, and sport.

  
  • EXS 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EXS 2990 Independent Studies in Exercise Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    This course will consist of a project agreed upon by the student and supervising professor.

  
  • EXS 3000 Electrocardiography


    3 Hours

    This course will discuss cardiovascular physiology and the theory and practice of electrocardiogram interpretation as it relates to fitness and clinical programs.

  
  • EXS 3010 Exercise Physiology


    3 Hours

    This course deals with the functional physiological changes in the human body brought about by acute and chronic exercise. Energy systems of exercise, physiological support systems, and methods of physical training are addressed.

  
  • EXS 3100 Principles of Sport Training


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on biomechanics of sport, training fundamentals, energy systems, body composition, strength and conditioning and periodization of training as it relates to sport and athletic conditioning.

  
  • EXS 3120 Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science


    3 Hours

    This course will introduce the rationale, procedures, and interpretation of health/fitness assessments with particular attention given to practical application appropriate for these assessments.

  
  • EXS 3620 Sport Psychology


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PSY 1200 .

    The course examines various topics in sport psychology including the learning of athletic skills, principles of motivation, goal setting and reinforcement. Emotional aspects of athletic competition and various strategies for mental preparation for competition (such as relaxation, concentration, and visualization) will be discussed.

  
  • EXS 3895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EXS 3990 Independent Studies in Exercise Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    This course will consist of a project agreed upon by the student and supervising professor.

  
  • EXS 4015 Senior Capstone in Exercise Science


    3 Hours

    This is a senior level course that will focus on reading, understanding and critiquing research pertinent to Exercise Science, preparation for certification exams, current events in Exercise Science, and personal and professional development.  

  
  • EXS 4210 Exercise Prescription


    3 Hours

    This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for the development and implementation of an exercise prescription according to guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine.

  
  • EXS 4400 Program Planning and Implementation In Exercise Science


    3 Hours

    This course will involve program planning in the exercise science / health promotion, including needs assessment, missions, goals and field objectives of health promotion programs. It will also include program implementation and evaluation in several health promotion settings.

  
  • EXS 4500 Internship in Exercise Science I


    3 Hours

    This course is designed to give students practical work experience in an Exercise Science related field. The internship will culminate with a final report summarizing the quality of the experience. Pass/Fail.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
  
  • EXS 4510 Internship in Exercise Science II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: EXS 4500 .

    This course is designed to give students additional practical work experience in an Exercise Science related field beyond EXS 4500 . The internship will culminate with a final report summarizing the quality of the experience. Pass/Fail.

  
  • EXS 4600 Seminar in Exercise Science


    3 Hours

    This is a senior level course that will focus on reading and understanding the research pertinent to Exercise Science, preparation for certification exams, job seeking skills and current events in Exercise Science.

  
  • EXS 4895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • EXS 4980 Professional Growth and Participation


    0 Hours

    Students will complete a Professional Growth and Participation Checklist of Sport Science-related activities, certifications, and positions. Completion requires a minimum of fifty (50) points as determined by the Sport Science faculty, spread over five areas of development. Required to be completed by all majors in Exercise Science and Physical Education / Health before graduation. The student must be signed up for the course by the beginning of their last semester. Pass/Fail.

  
  • EXS 4990 Independent Studies in Exercise Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    This course will consist of a project agreed upon by the student and supervising professor.


Fashion Design

  
  • FSD 1314 Flat Pattern Design I


    3 Hours

    A basic course with an emphasis on pattern drafting skills focusing on the upper body while developing a series of bodice, torso, collar, and sleeve patterns to be critiqued for neatness and precision in drafting, truing, and cutting. Students will also be involved with the annual Fashion Show.

  
  • FSD 1400 Introduction to Fashion


    3 Hours

    An overview of the fashion industry’s structure and functions, operations, practices, and career opportunities. The interrelationships between the consumer and the primary, secondary, retailing, and auxiliary segments of the fashion industry will also be explored.

  
  • FSD 1420 Evolution of Fashion I


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1400  

    The sociological, political, economic, and technological forces will be explored to demonstrate how they have shaped the evolution of dress, and will be a chronological study and research of historic costume from the origin of clothing beginning in the Mesopotamian Civilization through the 19th century. 

     

  
  • FSD 1430 Evolution of Fashion II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1420  

    Evolution of Fashion II will be a continuation of the discussion where sociological, political, economic, and technological forces will be explored to demonstrate how the history of costume has influenced the 20th and 21st centuries.

  
  • FSD 1430 Evolution of Fashion II


    Evolution of Fashion II will be a continuation of the discussion where sociological, political, economic, and technological forces will be explored to demonstrate how the history of costume has influenced the 20th and 21st centuries.

  
  • FSD 1440 Fashion Illustration I


    3 Hours

    An introduction to fashion design and illustration. The basics of drawing the fashion figure, proportion, rendering fabrics, and flat sketching will be emphasized during the course of the semester.

     

  
  • FSD 2100 Fashion Forecasting


    3 Hours

    An in-depth examination of how fashion professionals analyze, plan and project fashion trends. Students explore the social and psychological aspects of consumers, learning why and how fashion changes. The World Global Sourcing Network-WGSN, the industry’s leading trend forecasting service will be used throughout the course.

  
  • FSD 2200 Fashion Textiles


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1400   and FSD 2306  

    A course devoted to the study of fibers (natural and man-made), yarns, and fabric construction. Students will investigate fiber performance, aesthetics, and suitability for a variety of applications. Fibers and fabrics will be tested and evaluated in an experiential learning environment.

     

  
  • FSD 2306 Clothing Construction I


    3 Hours

    A fundamental course involving the completion of a variety of garments from commercial patterns focusing on fabric, fit, and master of basic techniques in construction. Discussion will also encompass an introduction to terminology, design elements and principles.

     

  
  • FSD 2307 Clothing Construction II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1314  and FSD 2306  

    Students learn more advanced construction techniques, completing several garments of their own design and patterns. Emphasis is given to finishing and detail.

     

  
  • FSD 2308 Basic Draping


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2307  and FSD 2315  

    Students learn the basics of draping in muslin on a dressmaker form, completing several garments in fashion fabric from their original designs. Emphasis is given to embellishment and custom sewing techniques. Students will also be involved with the annual Fashion Show.

     

  
  • FSD 2315 Flat Pattern Design II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1314   and FSD 2306  

    Students apply basic pattern techniques to develop technical skills by completing advanced pattern drafting projects: designing and creating garment patterns, sewing muslin samples, and learning pattern corrections to achieve proper fit.

  
  • FSD 2410 Fashion Technology I


    3 Hours

    An introduction to the software programs that will be used in the fashion program, and currently utilized in the fashion industry. Software programs will include, but not limited to Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

  
  • FSD 2420 Fashion Technology II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2410

    Students will advance their technology skills in software programs that include Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. They will also be introduced to additional programs used in the fashion industry.

      Cross Listed with FSM 2420

  
  • FSD 2425 Silk Embroidery


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2307 and FSD 2315

    Students will embellish a simple garment by using techniques of silk ribbon embroidery into an intricate, decorative, and lavish piece.

  
  • FSD 2440 Fashion Illustration II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1440  

    Students develop a personal sketching style in manual and digital form using a variety of artistic mediums and techniques. Focus is on rendering, color, fabrics, textures, patterns, and construction details.

  
  • FSD 3000 Fashion Entreprenuership


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on understanding the process of creativity and opportunity recognition and introduces students to the entrepreneurship process. Students will create an elevator pitch to present and evaluate their model to others. Students will also acquire an understanding of business ethics and social responsibility in business creation.

  
  • FSD 3200 Retail Buying


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1400

    An introduction to the role of a retail buyer including their duties, the support structure and their position within an organization or as a small business owner. Topics include the retail environment and how they make buying and purchasing decisions. Introduction to basic retail math and excel spreadsheets utilized in the buying world.

     

  
  • FSD 3300 Marketing Fashion Brands


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 1400  

    Students will define fashion marketing and how it works.  Build a fashion marketing strategy and learn how to focus the marketing mix on the fashion consumer, and communicating the value through promotion within an evolving industry and consumer shopping behaviors.  

  
  • FSD 3305 Tailoring


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2307, FSD 2308 and FSD 2315

    Students develop and apply the skills and techniques necessary for the construction of tailored garments.

  
  • FSD 3310 Fashion Design Studio I


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2308  

    Students will demonstrate their ability to collaborate in the research, design and development of creative clothing solutions for individuals with special requirements not currently being met by the apparel industry.

  
  • FSD 3330 Fashion Design Studio II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 3310   and FSD 3370  

    Advanced Design Studio is where all aspects of the student’s previous course work are integrated. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in market research, design, illustration, patterning, draping, construction, presentation and styling. Emphasis will be placed on design thinking and the creation of work that is well designed, well made and beautiful.

  
  • FSD 3340 Innovative Fashion


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2308

    Students will learn to approach fashion in a non-traditional, innovative manner in both the creative process and product.

  
  • FSD 3350 Garment Fitting


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2307 and FSD 2315

    Students modify garments to a specific size. The course includes basic and more advanced alteration skills as well as a comprehensive capstone project with an emphasis on the skill of altering a garment.

  
  • FSD 3370 Knitwear Design


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2308  

    Students will learn to create knit garment patterns from the techniques of flat pattern making and draping. They will be able to differentiate stretch ratios of knit materials and apply the ratios into the design. Students will construct knit garments accurately using the principles and practices of stretch pattern making.

  
  • FSD 3380 Designing for a Cause


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2308

    Through partnerships with non-profit organizations, the students will be providing opportunities to others and giving back to the community. They will collaborate with the non-profit under the guidance of the instructor and assess their design needs. Following the assessment the students will work in a team environment and propose design concepts based on market and trend research.
     

  
  • FSD 3410 Advanced Fashion Technologies


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: FSD 2307  and FSD 2315  

    Students will be introduced to the latest technology innovations.  Topics will include computerized pattern drafting, grading, marker making, and 3D virtual prototyping.

     

 

Page: 1 <- 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13Forward 10 -> 24