FCS 304    Concepts in Personal Finance    3 Units

Same As: BUS 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 50 or ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
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. Students may receive credit for FCS 304 or BUS 320 but not for both.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Handy              SCC MAIN BUS 204     10103
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Pease              SCC MAIN BUS 223     13497
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Handy              SCC MAIN BUS 205     13493
On-Campus

FCS 312    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: ECE 312
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 V(b); CSU Area D7; CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4I
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, but not both.)

FCS 314    The Child, the Family and the Community    3 Units

Same As: ECE 314 and SOC 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D0; CSU Area D7; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. 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. (Students may receive credit for ECE 314, FCS 314, or SOC 312, maximum one course.)

FCS 320    Marriage and the Family    3 Units

Same As: SOC 310
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 V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4J
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    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 370
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 V(b); CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G
Course Transferable to UC/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.    3 Units

Same As: SOC 341
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 V(b); CSU Area D0; CSU Area D4; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4D; IGETC Area 4J
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 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Anzini-Varesio      TBA TBA             13349
On-Campus

FCS 340    Nutrition    3 Units

Same As: NUTRI 300
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or ESL 114; and MATH 34; with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area E1
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.

FCS 342    Cultural Foods of the World    3 Units

Same As: NUTRI 310
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 VI
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 16-May 19
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Polagruto          SCC MAIN RHS 261     13569
On-Campus

FCS 346    Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition    3 Units

Same As: ECE 415 and NUTRI 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318; and MATH 34; and ECE 410; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and FCS 314 or ECE 314 or SOC 312; and NUTRI 300 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The key components that ensure the health, safety, and nutrition of both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Students will be introduced to early childhood curriculum, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to child health, safety, and nutrition. Course emphasis is placed on integrating and maintaining the optimal health, safety, and nutritional concepts in everyday planning and program development for all children. Projects related to health, safety, and nutrition education as well as optional field trips may be included as part of the curriculum. (Students may receive credit for exactly one of the following: ECE 415, FCS 346, or NUTRI 320.)