takes in the environment will be discussed and possible solutions and remediation techniques will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO 101 and CHE 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENV 600: Research. Students design and conduct original field and/or laboratory-based research to test a hypothesis. Experimental design and methods must be approved by a committee prior to initiation of research. The research should allow statistical data analysis and make an original contribution to the field of Environmental Studies. Credit: 19 semester hours.
ENV 601: Thesis. Preparation and defense of research based thesis making an original contribution to the field of Environmental Studies. Credit: 1-3 semester hours.
ENV 699: MES Capstone Research Project. The independent research capstone project would be designed in collaboration with an interdisciplinary advisory committee of three selected KSU faculty/research members. This is a yearlong project which will serve as the culminating activity for the MES degree. Pass or Fail Only. Students will complete the capstone project over two semesters of three credit hours each semester for a total of six credit hours. May be repeated once. Credit: 6 semester hours.
ESL 085: Fundamentals of English for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of written and spoken English, focusing on English used in academic and social settings. (Does not count toward any degree requirements). Credit: 3 semester hours.
ESL 086: Fundamentals of Informative Writing for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with American academic and institutional writing formats, including summaries, paraphrases, definitions, abstracts, reviews, critiques, memorandums, and letters. (Does not count toward any degree requirements.) Credit: 3 semester hours.
ESL 087: Fundamentals of English Conversation for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of spoken communication in English. (Does not count toward any degree requirements). Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 201: Design Elements and Principles for the Consumer. The course provides a base for competencies in the principles and elements of design for the consumer and the professional. Application of the arts is utilized. The course familiarizes the student with design fundamentals and provides appreciation of the aesthetics of design. Credit: 3 semester hours. FCS 202: Apparel Construction and Analysis. Application of garment construction and the fundamentals of fashion apparel production. Examination of the home sewing and apparel manufacturing industries. Emphasis on the consumer, quality, terminology, the components of construction, and elements of design. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 202: Apparel Construction and Analysis. Application of garment construction and the fundamentals of fashion apparel production. Examination of the home sewing and apparel manufacturing industries. Emphasis on the consumer, quality, terminology, technology, the components of construction, and elements of design. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 303: Consumer Economics and Resource Management. The study of family financial management, consumer credit, and debt management; federal, state and local laws for consumer protection; factors involved in purchasing consumer goods and services; management theory and application; and energy and environmental concerns for consumers. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 304. Housing and Home Environment. Exploration of design, space planning, selection of furnishings and changing technology in the interior home environment; human behavior and aesthetic concerns; meeting the housing needs of a diverse society; analysis of housing trends and alternatives; and equipment and technology in the home. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 305: Principles of Food Preparation. A course that teaches the basics of food, food preparation, food service, and food science. Culinary principles are also included. Explores the science of food through food selection & evaluation, food safety and food chemistry. Basic food preparation, meal management, food selection, purchasing and storage are covered. Nutrition and the management of time and cost are emphasized.
FIN 101: Financial Literacy. Students will learn to manage their resources and make sound personal financial decisions that will enable them to make effective use of income and achieve personal financial success. Units of study include budgeting, careers and income, taxes, insurance, credit, banking services, saving and investing. Prerequisites: none. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FIN 305: Personal Financial Planning. The study of personal finances and investing activities. Topics include: personal financial statements, developing a financial plan and budget, personal finance applications of time-value-of money, risk/insurance analysis, house-buying, investment strategies, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, credit borrowing, taxes, retirement planning. Prerequisite: ACC 201, BUA 204 and ECO 201, all with grades of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FIN 330: Corporate Finance. An overview of the basic concepts, principles, and analytical tools in financial management. Topics include: financial statement