CFS 111 Human Nutrition (F) (3 hours) CD–ROM, email, print, and web
Study of nutrients essential to human life and well-being. Nutrients are studied relative to their function in metabolism, sources in food, and relationship to health.
5 lessons, 14 vocabulary quizzes, 4 exams
CFS 191 Child Development (3 hours) web
Study of the prenatal and postnatal factors that influence the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of children. Implications and applications of concepts learned are stressed. Practical experiences provided in a field setting; students are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
10 lessons and 1 exam
CFS 310 Management of Family Resources (3 hours) web
Study of consumer and marketplace interactions in the purchase of goods and services. Decision-making processes are applied to individual and family resources for achieving maximum personal satisfaction.
4 modules with 12 lessons, 1 project, 4 exams
CFS 494 Parenting Strategies (3 hours) web only
Study of the major theoretical and practical approaches to effective parenting strategies within functional families. Emphasis is placed on practicing techniques and skills which are developmentally appropriate for different ages of children.
8, quizzes, 7 small projects