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249 courses with the subject FCS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

FCS 104The Individual and His Family in Contemporary Society1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 104The Individual and His Family in Contemporary Society

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course focuses on individual development in the family, the changing needs and

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 133Family Foods2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 133Family Foods

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is study of the application of elementary principles of nu

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 135Food and Man’s Survival3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 135Food and Man’s Survival3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course acquaints students with the most common information regarding foods, nutrition and health, wi

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 150Food Preparation/Meal Management2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Major, permission of instructor.

FCS 150Food Preparation/Meal Management2

When Offered: F, S, SS 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This is an introductory foods course that includes basic principles, technique Prerequisite(s): Major, permission of instructor.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 151Food Preparation/Meal Management Lab0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Major or permission of instructor.

FCS 151Food Preparation/Meal Management Lab1

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory course in the planning, selection, Prerequisite(s): Major or permission of instructor.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 155Food for Weight Management3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 155Food for Weight Management

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course acquaints students with a basic understanding of good nutri

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 157Introduction to Human Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 157Introduction to Human Nutrition3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course acquaints students with the most common information regarding foods, nu

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 160Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 160Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences2

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 180Introduction to Fashion Industry3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 180Introduction to Fashion Industry3

Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 181Social-Psychological Aspects of Dress3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 181Social-Psychological Aspects of Dress3

Elective 3 Credit(s)

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 183Textile Evaluation2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

FCS 183Textile Evaluation3

Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 221Exploring Professional Careers in CDFS (formerly FCS 201)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 245Introduction to Food Science2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 245Introduction to Food Science3

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory study of the nature of raw foods and beh

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 246Purchasing in Food Service3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 150

FCS 246Purchasing in Food Service

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of problems involved in the purchase of food, equipment a Prerequisite(s): FCS 150

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 257Obesity and Weight Management3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 257Obesity and Weight Management

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will examine the multifactorial aspects of obesity, weight maintenance, and

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 260Introduction to Human Development3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 260Introduction to Human Development3

Semester Total: 13

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 281Apparel Construction and Evaluation2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 281Apparel Construction and Evaluation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of apparel

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 282Introduction to Patternmaking and Fit1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 183 , FCS 281 .

FCS 282Introduction to Patternmaking and Fit3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 300Program Planning in Family and Consumer Sciences K-123

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 300Program Planning in Family and Consumer Sciences K-12

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course involves participation in planning Family & Consumer Sciences programs for

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 303Basic Interior Design (formerly FCS 503)2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 304Cooperative Extension (formerly FCS 606)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 305Residential Management Principles and Technology (formerly FCS 505)1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 314Human Ecology of the Family3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: SOCI 100 .

FCS 314Human Ecology of the Family

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the family as environment and within environment. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 100 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 316Financial Planning for Families (formerly FCS 577)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 317Insurance Planning for Families (formerly FCS 578)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 318Income Tax Planning for Families (formerly FCS 579)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 319Investment Planning for Families (formerly FCS 580)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 321Child Development: Prenatal Through Early/Middle Childhood2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 321Child Development: Prenatal Through Early/Middle Childhood3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 322Adolescence and Young Adulthood3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 .

FCS 322Adolescence and Young Adulthood3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides a comprehensive study of the physical, mental Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 325Independent Readings in Child Development and Family Studies3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 325Independent Readings in Child Development and Family Studies

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course permits a student to undertake an in-depth analysis of various problems or issues in child deve

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 331Family Systems3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 .

FCS 331Family Systems3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides an ecological overview of diverse family structures and f Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 334Foundations of Early Education and Family Studies3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 .

FCS 334Foundations of Early Education and Family Studies3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the historical, sociological and philosophical background of typical and at Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 335Families as Participants in Diverse Learning Settings3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 .

FCS 335Families as Participants in Diverse Learning Settings3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 338Creative Expression in Early Education3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 .

FCS 338Creative Expression in Early Education3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines pedagogical knowledge, creative strategies, materials and eval Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 339Practicum in Interdisciplinary Services (formerly FCS 419)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 .

FCS 345Food Chemistry2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 .

FCS 345Food Chemistry3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of food components, their interactions and reactions with emp Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 346Food Safety and Sanitation3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

FCS 346Food Safety and Sanitation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course studies the nature of raw foods and behavior of food com Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 347Food Engineering3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 110 , PHYS 111 .

FCS 347Food Engineering3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid flow, refrig Prerequisite(s): PHYS 110 , PHYS 111 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 349Food Packaging (formerly FCS 541)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 106 or CHEM 107 .

FCS 350Food Consultant for Older Adults (formerly FCS 549)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 150 and FCS 151 .

FCS 352Intermediate Nutrition3

Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory metabolism course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and nutritional sciences. The course emphasizes the cellular metabolism, structure, and function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Vitamins, mineral, enzymes, and hormones are covered also.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 , CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 , CHEM 251 and CHEM 252 .

FCS 352Intermediate Nutrition3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory metabolism course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and nu Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 , CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 , CHEM 251 and CHEM 252 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 354Organizational Management in Food Service3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 150 , FCS 151 .

FCS 354Organizational Management in Food Service

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to study the organizations, management an Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 355Nutrition and Metabolism3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 .

FCS 355Nutrition and Metabolism

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will examine human physiology, including the digestion, absorption Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 356Contemporary Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 356Contemporary Nutrition3

FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s)

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 358Quantity Foods Procurement and Production3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 354 .

FCS 358Quantity Foods Procurement and Production

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course focuses on the procurement of food, equipment, and other expendable supplies for food s Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 354 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 359Maternal Lifespan Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 157 and BIOL 350 .

FCS 359Maternal Lifespan Nutrition3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course emphasizes the energy and nutrient requirements and feeding practices for Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 157 and BIOL 350 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 380Visual Merchandising and Promotion2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

FCS 380Visual Merchandising and Promotion3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Practical application and skill development of visual merchandising conc Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 382Design I: Flat Pattern2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

FCS 382Design I: Flat Pattern3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will apply the principles of flat pattern to create styled tops, bottoms, dresses and other garment components. Prerequisite(s): FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 384Historic Costume3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

FCS 384Historic Costume3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Survey of historic costume from ancient times to present focusing on stylis Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 385Design II: Draping2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

FCS 385Design II: Draping3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will utilize draping methods of patternmaking to create basic and styled tops, bottoms, and dresses. Throug Prerequisite(s): FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 398Food and Nutritional Biochemistry3

Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and nutritional sciences. The course emphasizes the cellular metabolism, structure, and function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Vitamins, mineral, enzymes, and hormones are covered also.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 106 , CHEM 116 , CHEM 107 , CHEM 117 .

FCS 398Food and Nutritional Biochemistry3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and n Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 , CHEM 116 , CHEM 107 , CHEM 117 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 400Contemporary Housing2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 400Contemporary Housing3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 402Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly FCS 500)1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 403Family Finance3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 403Family Finance3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of financial planning and budgeting stra

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 404Cooperative Extension Field Experience (formerly FCS 607)0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 406Retirement Planning for Families (formerly FCS 581)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 407Estate Planning for Families (formerly FCS 582)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 408Family Financial Planning Capstone3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 316 , FCS 317 , FCS 318 , FCS 319 , FCS 406 , FCS 407 .

FCS 408Family Financial Planning Capstone

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This capstone course is designed for students to demonstrate the skills to develop Prerequisite(s): FCS 316 , FCS 317 , FCS 318 , FCS 319 , FCS 406 , FCS 407 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 411Family and Consumer Sciences Field Experience3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 411Family and Consumer Sciences Field Experience3

Elective 3 Credit(s) FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15 Total Credit Hours: 120

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 415Materials, Methods and Evaluation II3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 415Materials, Methods and Evaluation II

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the materials, methods and evaluation used in the

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 420Administration of Early Care & Education Programs3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 420Administration of Early Care & Education Programs3

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introduction to business administration, organizations, and supervision in diverse early educ

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 421Administrative Policies & Resource Management3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 420 or permission of the instructor.

FCS 421Administrative Policies & Resource Management3

Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 422Parent Child Relations3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 .

FCS 422Parent Child Relations3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of parental interactions in the children’s development at ho Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 423Nutrition and Gardening Education for Young Children3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 423Nutrition and Gardening Education for Young Children

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Students will experience an innovative course delivery of the fundamentals of child development, hort

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 427Emergent Literacy and Numeracy in Young Children (formerly FCS 534)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , SPCH 310 .

FCS 428Family Life Education3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

FCS 428Family Life Education3

Cognate Area Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 12-15 Total Credit Hours: 120 *Note: Students completing six (6) credit hours for the internship ( FCS 429 ) will complete an additional three (3) c

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 429Community of Practice Internships (formerly FCS 539)6-9

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FCS 430Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , and FCS 334 .

FCS 430Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of the principles and practices of observing, recording and analyzing behavior and developm Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , and FCS 334 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 431Emotional and Social Development for Young Children3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 430 (

FCS 431Emotional and Social Development for Young Children3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course emphasizes the promotion of nurturing and responsive environments and practices related t Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 430 (co-requisite).

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 432Cultural Responsive Perspectives for Children and Families3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 432Cultural Responsive Perspectives for Children and Families3

Requirements for Minor: a.Students must obtain a “C” or higher in courses used toward the minor. b.At least one-half (9 credit hours) of the minor credits must be taken at North Carolina A & T State University. c.Students must complete at least 24 hours of academic credits before declaring a minor and must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. Students working on a bachelor’sdegree have the option to enr d.Students must complete FCS 260 as a prerequisite for FCS 322, FCS 331, and FCS 422. e.Students must complete FCS 321 as a prerequisite for FCS 422. f. A minor in this content area requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours not included in the baccalaureate degree plan of study at the 200-level or above. Child Development and Family Studies Minor Students who complete a Minor in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) develop knowledge and understanding of children, families, and communities. Acquiring such knowledge is essential to th Requirements for Minor: a.Students must obtain a “C” or higher in courses used toward the minor. b.At least one-half (9 credit hours) of the minor credits must be taken at North Carolina A & T State University. c.Students must complete at least 24 hours of academic credits before declaring a minor and must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. Students working on a bachelor’sdegree have the option to enr d.Students must complete FCS 260 as a prerequisite for FCS 322, FCS 331, and FCS 422. e.Students must complete FCS 321 as a prerequisite for FCS 422. f. A minor in this content area requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours not included in the baccalaureate degree plan of study at the 200-level or above.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 433Professional Development and Leadership in Early Childhood3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , SPCH 250 .

FCS 433Professional Development and Leadership in Early Childhood3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides students with an overview of the characteristics, qualities, knowledge Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , SPCH 250 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 434Applied Field Based Experiences in Early Education Studies

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.

FCS 434Applied Field Based Experiences in Early Education Studies

When Offered: F, S, SS (variable) Credit(s) This course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in real applied experie Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 435Applied Principles of Infant and Toddler Curriculum (formerly FCS 535)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , FCS 430 .

FCS 436Inclusive Environments for Young Children and Families (formerly FCS 536)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 430 , FCS 439 , SPED 250.

FCS 437Applied Principles of Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Curriculum (formerly FCS 537)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 320, FCS 321 , FCS 338 , FCS 439 .

FCS 438Trends Practices in Early Education and Family Studies (formerly FCS 538)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FCS 439Approaches to Developmental and Culturally Appropriate Curriculum3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , FCS 430 .

FCS 439Approaches to Developmental and Culturally Appropriate Curriculum3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides a review of early childhood curricula as it relates to developmental learning pattern Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , FCS 430 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 440Food Microbiology and Biotechnology3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

FCS 440Food Microbiology and Biotechnology3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A survey of selected topics in food microbiology and the impact of biotechnology on Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 441Food Product Development3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 347 , FCS 345 .

FCS 441Food Product Development3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides experience in the development and testing of ne Prerequisite(s): FCS 347 , FCS 345 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 442Sensory Evaluation of Foods3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 , FCS 245 , MATH 224 .

FCS 442Sensory Evaluation of Foods3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the color, texture, aroma and flav Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 , FCS 245 , MATH 224 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 444Food Laws Regulations3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 .

FCS 444Food Laws Regulations

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers federal and state laws and regulations affecti Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 445Food Preservation3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 245 .

FCS 445Food Preservation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of current methods of preserving f Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 446Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences3

Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide an opportunity for in depth study of a special topic in family and consumer sciences. Emphasis is placed on individual reading assignments, research, and group discussions. Topics will vary by semester.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 446Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide an opportunity for in depth study of a speci

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 447Food Analysis (formerly FCS 547)2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 245 , FCS 345 , CHEM 221 and CHEM 223 .

FCS 448Animal Food Products3

Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) In this course, different aspects of muscle and meat, principles involved in the conversion of living animals to meat and by-products; inspection, grading, processing, preservation, and identification are examined.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 448Animal Food Products3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 450Nutrition Assessment3

Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills for assessment of the nutritional status of individuals. Students will develop nutrient based care plans for persons with various disease conditions.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 359 and BIOL 350 .

FCS 450Nutrition Assessment3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 451Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Diseases3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL 350 , FCS 359 , FCS 352 and senior standing.

FCS 451Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Diseases3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the importance of diet modification in the managem Prerequisite(s): BIOL 350 , FCS 359 , FCS 352 and senior standing.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 452Medical Nutritional Therapy I3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 359 .

FCS 452Medical Nutritional Therapy I

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skil Prerequisite(s): FCS 359 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 453Medical Nutritional Therapy II4

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 452 .

FCS 453Medical Nutritional Therapy II

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the principles of nutritional sciences in the treatment an Prerequisite(s): FCS 452 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 455Cultural Aspects of Food2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 .

FCS 455Cultural Aspects of Food2

When Offered: F, S, SS 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of the influence of cultural and socioeconomic facto Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 456Nutrition Education3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 359 .

FCS 456Nutrition Education3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers the philosophy, principles, methods and materials involved in n Prerequisite(s): FCS 359 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 457Advanced Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 352 .

FCS 457Advanced Nutrition3

Pre-Med BIOL 304 - Pre Med Prep Seminar (formerly BIOL 404) 3 Credit(s) NTR FCS 450 - Nutrition Assessment 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 458Community Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 456 .

FCS 458Community Nutrition3

Pre-Med Elective 3 Credit(s) or NTR Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 12 Total Credit Hours: 120

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 459Professional Activity in Dietetics3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Senior standing (with at least 20 hours in field of Dietetics).

FCS 459Professional Activity in Dietetics

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The student participates in a temporary period of supervised work experience, which provides an oppor Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (with at least 20 hours in field of Dietetics).

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 460Applied Research in Family & Consumer Sciences3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Year.

FCS 460Applied Research in Family & Consumer Sciences3

Elective 3 Credit(s) FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s)

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 461Integrative Approaches to Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly FCS 560)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Junior, senior year.

FCS 461Integrative Approaches to Family and Consumer Sciences (former

Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 480CAD for Fashion2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

FCS 480CAD for Fashion3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will use industry grade CAD technologies to develop original fashion design concepts. Software will be Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 481Retail Buying3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , ACCT 210 , and Junior Standing.

FCS 481Retail Buying3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 482Global Sourcing3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , and senior standing.

FCS 482Global Sourcing3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course introduces the concept of global sourcing and supply chain managem Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , and senior standing.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 483Apparel Product Development and Evaluation3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , and junior standing.

FCS 483Apparel Product Development and Evaluation3

Semester Total: 15

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 484Fashion Marketing and Merchandising (formerly FCS 485)3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 380 .

FCS 486Professional Development for Fashion Careers3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 281 .

FCS 486Professional Development for Fashion Careers3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Professional development strategies for fashion merchandising and design car Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 281 .

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 487Fashion Internship0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 486 , 15-18 earned

FCS 487Fashion Internship3

Semester Total: 3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 492Applied Food Science Seminar (formerly 546)1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 224 , Senior standing.

FCS 492Applied Food Science Seminar (formerly 546)

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A review and discussion of selected topics and recent adva Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 , Senior standing.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 498Internship in Food & Nutritional Sciences3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 456 and senior standing.

FCS 498Internship in Food & Nutritional Sciences3

Semester Total: 13 Total Credit Hours: 120 1 CHEM 223 is now a one hour course reducing the Sophomore Year First Sem

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 512Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Formal admission to Teacher Education Program.

FCS 512Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the methods and techniques necessary f Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to Teacher Education Program.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 548Food Commodity Processing3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 245

FCS 548Food Commodity Processing

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers characteristics of raw food material, applying princ Prerequisite(s): FCS 245

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 550Administrative Policies and Resources Management3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 420 .

FCS 550Administrative Policies and Resources Management

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce ethical and legal issues, professiona Prerequisite(s): FCS 420 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 603Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 603Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 4 Lab Hour(s) Problems in the various areas of Family & Consumer Sciences may be

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 604Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 604Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Consideration of problems resulting from the impact of social change in the v

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 605Family and Consumer Sciences Study Abroad0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 605Family and Consumer Sciences Study Abroad

When Offered: F, S, SS 6 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 12 Lab Hour(s) This is a course designed to provide opportunity for students and specialists to study historic

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 608Teaching Adult and Youth in Out-of-School Groups0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 608Teaching Adult and Youth in Out-of-School Groups

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) The design and development of informal educational programs for youth an

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 611Child Development: Prenatal to Middle Childhood3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 611Child Development: Prenatal to Middle Childhood

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will focus on the advanced study of the child’s cognitive, social-emo

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 613Substance Abuse3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 613Substance Abuse

When Offered: SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Alcoholism and drugs, as well as their inherent effects upon the family and societ

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 618Food Technology Seminar1

Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A review and discussion of selected topics and recent advances in the field of animal and food science are emphasized.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

FCS 618Food Technology Seminar1

(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A review and discussion of selected topics and recent adva Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 620Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding I4

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 620Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding I

When Offered: F 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support education in the context of

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 621Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding I3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 621Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding I

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support in a clinical setting. S

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 622Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare I2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 622Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare I

When Offered: F 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to develop culturally competent clinicians and also pro

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 623Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding II4

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 623Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding II

When Offered: S 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support education in the context of clinical lactation services. Students receive cultu

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 624Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding II3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 624Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding II

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support in a clinical setting. Students re

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 625Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare II2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 625Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare II

When Offered: S 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will allow students to become self-aware of their own biases and assist them with learning h

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 629Applied Principles of Infant/Toddler Curriculum3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 629Applied Principles of Infant/Toddler Curriculum

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to link child development theories, assessment, and classroom practices for infant, toddlers, and young children, bi

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 635Introduction to Research Methods in Food and Nutrition0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

FCS 635Introduction to Research Methods in Food and Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) This course provides laboratory experiences in the use of methods applicabl Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 637Special Problems in Food and Nutrition0

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Junior, senior, graduate standing, and consent of instructor.

FCS 637Special Problems in Food and Nutrition

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) This course provides independent study/research in the areas of Food and Nutri Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, graduate standing, and consent of instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 639Applied Principles of Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum2

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 639Applied Principles of Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course involves the study of basic principles, materials, and evaluation measures underlying acting leading

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 640Geriatric Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 157 .

FCS 640Geriatric Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Multi-disciplinary approaches to geriatric foods, nutrition and health prob Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 641Food Protection and Defense4

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

FCS 641Food Protection and Defense

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers foundational and advanced concepts and pol Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 645Risk Assessment in the Food Industry3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 641 .

FCS 645Risk Assessment in the Food Industry

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the quantitative impact of foodborne path Prerequisite(s): FCS 641 .

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 650International Nutrition3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 650International Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of an ecological approach to the hunger and malnutrition in technolog

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 655Observation and Student Teaching in Early Education and Family Studies (B-12)1

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 655Observation and Student Teaching in Early Education and Family Studies (B-12)

When Offered: F, S, SS 9 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 16 Lab Hour(s) The application and practice of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in a real classroom situation un

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 659Fundamentals of Emergent Literacy3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: FCS 611

FCS 659Fundamentals of Emergent Literacy

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course explores current research, theory, strategies and resources that enable students to acquire theoretical and practical kno Prerequisite(s): FCS 611

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 664Occupational Exploration in Middle Grades3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 664Occupational Exploration in Middle Grades

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed for persons who teach or plan to teach middle grades occupational exploration in t

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 665Occupational Exploration in the Middle Grade Family and Consumer Sciences3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 665Occupational Exploration in the Middle Grade Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Emphasis is placed on curriculum, methods and techniques of teaching and resources and facilities for

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 681Curriculum Instructional Planning and Assessment3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FCS 681Curriculum Instructional Planning and Assessment

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course addresses the need for planning programs in education. The course cov Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 682Advanced Interior Design3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

FCS 682Advanced Interior Design

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will address the current aspects of interior design. Topics to be covered include certification laws, fire-s Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

FCS 683Consumer Behavior in Fashion3

Subject: FCS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

FCS 683Consumer Behavior in Fashion

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of how the consumer’s world is influenced by the actions of fashion marketers and how fashion Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

Subject: FCS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ncat.edu

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