FCS 304    Concepts in Personal Finance (Same as BUS 320)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 50 or ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area E2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to assist individuals to analyze their financial affairs. Elements and conceptual basis of financial planning analysis, and decision making in areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, insurance, investments, and retirement will be examined with an emphasis on principles to develop students' economic decision making.

Schedule: 16 Week, Jan 28-May 21
F            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   S.Batarseh           West Sac WSO 150     22170
First class meeting - Friday, February 1, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   K.Handy              SCC MAIN BUS 204     21861
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Handy               TBA TBA             21861
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   M.Parmelee           SCC MAIN BUS 151     19543
TBA          TBA               LEC   M.Parmelee            TBA TBA             19543
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Claugus            SCC MAIN BUS 151     21863
On-Campus

FCS 306    Family Law Issues    3 Units

Same As: ADMJ 326
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course that provides basic knowledge of both civil and criminal laws dealing with family and domestic issues. The course explores paternity suits, pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, spousal abuse, restraining orders, child visitation violations, parental kidnapping, and numerous other domestic problems faced by the justice system and families.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Williams           SCC MAIN ADJ 5       21291
On-Campus

FCS 312    Child Development (Same as ECE 312)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area B1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for students to study the growth and development of children from the prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development, the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social-moral, and emotional aspects of development with attention to both typical as well as atypical development in each area is discussed. Included are the influences of culture, family, and the environment. The material on this course is designed as a foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting. (Credit offered for ECE 312 or FCS 312.)

FCS 314    The Child, the Family and the Community (Same as ECE 314 & SOC 312)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The course is designed for students to examine the child in the family and community. Influences on growth and development including media, social class, gender, sexual orientation, racial/ethnic groups, and their relationship to family behavior will be studied. Students will identify and evaluate personal family dynamics and consequences. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to research and review the diverse community activities and resources available to support the child and the family. (Credit for ECE 314 or FCS 314 or SOC 312.)

FCS 320    Marriage and the Family (Same as SOC 310)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for the student to examine the social, psychological, historical, and economic factors relating to changing family, marriage, remarriage, and significant relationship patterns. Exploration of changing gender roles, the meaning of love and sexuality, dating, communication skills, and parenting are included. (Credit may be awarded for either SOC 310 or FCS 320.)

FCS 324    Human Development: A Life Span (Same as PSYC 370)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110, or ESLW 340 and ESLR 340; and ESL 114 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area B1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of humans from conception through the life span. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and practical application of developmental principles. Topics include major developmental theories; conception and prenatal development, physical growth, health and development; language, learning, cognitive, and brain development; personality,morality, and emotional development, societal influences on development, and mental health; and an introduction to death and bereavement. This is a foundation course for careers in the educational, social, psychological, and medical fields. (Students may receive credit for FCS 324 or PSYC 370 but not both.)

FCS 326    Sex and Gender in the U.S. (Same as SOC 341)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area B1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a study of the changing roles of women and men in America. Theories of women's and men's "natures," gender role socialization, gender related inequalities, health and body issues, and current examination of the women's and men's movements will be explored. (Credit for FCS 326 or SOC 341.)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Anzini-Varesio     SCC MAIN RHS 273     21757
On-Campus

FCS 340    Nutrition    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or ESL 114; and MATH 34; with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Areas A, E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study the basic principles of nutrition, sources and functions of the nutrients in all stages of the life cycle, nutrition as a world problem, and consumer problems related to food. Course topics such as weight loss, sports nutrition, food safety, the diet-disease relationship, global nutrition, and analysis of special nutritional requirements and needs during the life cycle, are emphasized. An evaluation of personal dietary habits using current dietary guidelines and nutritional assessment methods will also be completed to help students access their own nutritional health.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
TTh          05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   R.Giordano           Downtown DT 104      26043
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

FCS 342    Cultural Foods of the World    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 50 and ENGRD 110; or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320; and MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will explore the typical food customs and meal patterns of various cultures throughout the world. Students will be introduced to the social, religious, economic, and aesthetic significance of these cultures and examine how geographical, agricultural, and socioeconomic factors influence their nutritional status. Students will also explore the preparation and evaluation of the food products. There will be one mandatory field trip to a specialty market/restaurant.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Polagruto          SCC MAIN RHS 261     21919
On-Campus

FCS 346    Children's Health, Safety, and Nutrition (Same as ECE 415)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ECE 410 and ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100 or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340, ESL 114, and FCS 312 and FCS 314 and FCS 340; and MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area E2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study the basic health, safety, and nutritional needs of children from the prenatal period through school-age. Topics include identification of the nutrients in foods as they affect a child's physical, and mental development. Course emphasis is placed on maintaining the optimal health, safety, and nutritional status of children at home, and in group care. Projects related to health, safety, and nutrition education are included as part of the curriculum. One field trip is required. (Students may receive credit for FCS 346 or ECE 415, but not both.)

FCS 499    Experimental Offering in Family and Consumer Science    .5-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: See Experimental Offering

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 05-Apr 19
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Polagruto          SCC MAIN RHS 261     26132
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Polagruto          SCC MAIN RHS 261     26132
Nutrition Education for Early Childhood Education     1 Unit
Hours: 18 hours lecture.
Description: This course is designed to teach active or aspiring early childhood educators current topics in childhood nutrition, coupled with hands-on kitchen experience to reinforce that knowledge. Topics will include: food safety and handling, dietary fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, menu planning, and food choices. It will include a trip to a local supermarket, and cooking demonstrations.
Two meetings only - April 5 and April 19, 2008.
On-Campus - This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.