Fiber Science (BS)

Core Courses1

1. FSAD 1140

   Principles of Design Computing
   3
2. FSAD 1350

   Fibers, Fabrics, and Finishes
   3
3. FSAD 1360

   Fiber and Yarn Analysis Laboratory
   1
4. FSAD 2370

   Structural Fabric Design
   3
5. FSAD 3200

   Global Textile and Apparel Sustainability
   3
6. FSAD 3320

   Product Quality Assurance
   3
7. FSAD 3350

   Fiber Science
   3
8. FSAD 4360

   Fiber Materials
   3
9. FSAD 4460

   Nanotechnology in Fibers and Textiles
   3
10. FSAD 4660

    Textiles, Apparel, and Innovation
    3

Introductory Courses

1. Two FSAD courses at the 1000, 2000, or 3000 level

   Not resolved to a course
   6-8

Advanced Courses

1. Take two upper level FSAD courses, at least one at the 6000 level 2

   Not resolved to a course
   6-8

Computer Science

Select one of the following:

1. CS 1110

   Introduction to Computing: A Design and Development Perspective
   4
2. CS 1112

   Introduction to Computing: An Engineering and Science Perspective
   4
3. CS 2110

   Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
   4
4. AEM 2841

   Python Programming for Data Analysis and Business Modeling - Non-Dyson Majors
   3

AP Computer Science score of 5

Introductory Chemistry (8 Credits)

Select one of the following:

1. CHEM 2070& CHEM 2071& CHEM 2080& CHEM 2081

   General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Laboratoryand General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. CHEM 2150

   Honors General and Inorganic Chemistry

   As published: “Honors General and Inorganic Chemistry (eligible to take with an AP Chemistry score of 5)”
   4

Organic Chemistry

1. CHEM 2510

   Introduction to Experimental Organic Chemistry
   2

Select one of the following:

1. CHEM 3570

   Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
   3
2. CHEM 3590

   Honors Organic Chemistry I
   3

Physics

Select one of the following:

1. PHYS 1112& PHYS 2213

   Physics I: Mechanics and Heatand Physics II: Electromagnetism

   Not resolved to a course
   7
2. PHYS 2207& PHYS 2208

   Fundamentals of Physics Iand Fundamentals of Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Apparel Design

1. FSAD 1450

   Introduction to Fashion Design
   3.5
2. Select one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   3-3.5
3. FSAD 3370

   Introduction to Knit Textile Structure and Design

   or: FSAD 3650 New Technologies for Fashion Design

   or: FSAD 3990 Smart Clothing: Design and Programming

   or: FSAD 6900 Understanding Functional Aspects of Clothing and Design
   3.5

Materials Science and Engineering

1. MSE 2610

   Mechanical Properties of Materials: From Nanodevices to Superstructures
   4
2. Select one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   3-4
3. MSE 2620

   Electronic Materials for the Information Age
   3
4. MSE 3010

   Materials Chemistry
   3
5. MSE 3040

   Kinetics, Diffusion, and Phase Transformations
   3
6. MSE 3050

   Electronic, Magnetic, and Dielectric Properties of Materials
   4

Environment and Sustainability

Select one of the following:

1. NTRES 1101& NTRES 1201

   Understanding Environment and Sustainabilityand Global Water Sustainability

   Not resolved to a course
   6
2. DEA 2020& BEE 3299

   Introduction to Sustainable Designand Sustainable Development

   Not resolved to a course
   6

Biomedical

1. MSE 4610

   Biomedical Materials and Their Applications
   3

Select one of the following:

1. ENGRI 1310

   Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
   3
2. CHEME 2880

   Biomolecular Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications
   4

Social Science

1. ECON 1110

   Introductory Microeconomics
   3

Quantitative Analysis

Select one of the following:

1. PUBPOL 2100

   Introduction to Statistics
   4
2. AEM 2100

   Introductory Statistics
   4
3. ILRST 2100

   Introductory Statistics and Data Science
   4
4. ENGRD 2700

   Eng Probability and Statistics: Modeling and Data Science
   4
5. PSYCH 2500

   Statistics and Research Design
   3

Calculus

Select one of the following sequences: 4

1. MATH 1110& MATH 1120

   Calculus Iand Calculus II

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. MATH 1910& MATH 1920

   Calculus for Engineersand Multivariable Calculus for Engineers

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Linear Algebra

Select one of the following:

1. MATH 2210

   Linear Algebra
   4
2. MATH 2230

   Theoretical Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus I
   5
3. MATH 2310

   Linear Algebra for Data Science
   4
4. MATH 2940

   Linear Algebra for Engineers
   4

Ethics/Sustainability

Select one of the following:

1. DEA 4220

   Ecological Literacy and Design
   3
2. FSAD 4021& FSAD 4022

   Textile and Apparel Production in Indiaand Textile and Apparel Production in India

   Not resolved to a course
   5
3. FSAD 4025

   Design for Change: Imagining Decolonial Futures
   3
4. FSAD 4682

   Fashion, Politics, and Law in the United States
   3
5. FSAD 4800

   Ethical Design: Engine of Positive Change
   3

Outside of Fiber Science Requirement (11 Credits)

Students must complete a minimum of 11 total credits from the subject areas listed below: 5,6

Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA)

Human Development (HD)

Human Ecology non-departmental (HE) at the 1500 level or higher

Nutritional Sciences (NS)

Public Policy (PUBPOL)

Human Ecology Core Requirement1,2

Core Courses

1. HE 1800

   Blazing Your Trail in Human Ecology

   As published: “Blazing Your Trail in Human Ecology (Required in the first fall semester of matriculation to Human Ecology) 1”
   1
2. HE 1850

   Introduction to Human Ecology

   As published: “Introduction to Human Ecology (Required in the first spring semester of matriculation to Human Ecology)”
   1
3. HE 2000

   Social Justice, Thriving, and the Human Experience

   As published: “Social Justice, Thriving, and the Human Experience 2”
   2

Human Ecology Distribution Requirement

Natural Sciences 3

Courses that carry any of the following distribution codes will count toward the Natural Sciences requirement:

BIO-AG, BIO-AS, BSC-AG, PBS-HE, PHS-AS, PSC-AG

Social Sciences

Courses that carry any of the following distribution codes will count toward the Social Sciences requirement:

ETH-AG, ETM-AS, KCM-AG, KCM-HE, SBA-AG, SBA-HE, SSC-AAP, SSC-AS, SSC-HA

Humanities

Courses that carry any of the following distribution codes will count toward the Humanities requirement:

ALC-AAP, ALC-AS, ALC-HA, CA-AG, CA-HE, HA-AG, HA-HE, HST-AS, LA-AG

Quantitative Analysis

Courses that carry any of the following distribution codes will count toward the Quantitative Analysis requirement:

DLG-AG, DLS-AG, MQL-AG, MQR-AAP, MQR-HE

First-Year Writing Seminar (FWS) - Must be completed during the first two semesters at Cornell 4

Select one of the following options:

Two Knight Program First-Year Writing Seminar (FWS) courses

One Knight Program First-Year Writing Seminar course and a score of 5* on AP English Language or AP English Literature

One Knight Program First-Year Writing Seminar course and a score of 7* on IB English Literature or IB English Language

45 Human Ecology Credit Requirement4,5,6

Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits from the following Human Ecology subject areas:

Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA)

Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD)

Human Development (HD)

Human Ecology non-departmental (HE) at the 1500 level or higher

Nutritional Sciences (NS)

Public Policy (PUBPOL)

Advanced Placement and Advanced Standing Credit

FWS (English Language/English Literature)

AP Credits

Score of 5 = 3 credits; placement out of one First‑Year Writing Seminar

IB Credits

Score of 7 = 3 credits; placement out of one First‑Year Writing Seminar

Psychology

AP Credits

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 6 or 7 accepted

Statistics

AP, IB, A*/A credits not accepted

Economics (Micro/Macro)

AP Credits

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 7 accepted

A-Level Credits

Score of A*/A accepted

Calculus

AP Credits (AB/BC)

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 6 or 7 accepted

A-Level Credits

Score of A*/A accepted

Biology 1

AP Credits

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 6 or 7 accepted

A-Level Credits

Score of A accepted

Chemistry

AP Credits

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 6 or 7 accepted

A-Level Credits

Score of A/A* accepted

Physics

AP Credits

Score of 5 accepted

IB Credits

Score of 6 or 7 accepted

A-level Credits

Score of A/A* accepted