Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management

Overview

The mission of the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management is to improve quality of life for individuals, families, and the broader community by creating and extending knowledge in apparel, housing, and resource management. We apply business, consumer, and design perspectives to teaching and learning, research, and outreach.

The AHRM Department includes three areas of program concentration--Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management. The following statements briefly describe the program concentrations.

Apparel focuses on the domestic and international concerns of apparel and textile consumers, manufacturers, and retailers. Basic to these concerns are social, cultural, political, economic, and technological factors that affect consumer satisfaction with apparel and other textile products. The program prepares students for careers in business and government services through required courses that build essential knowledge and skills relevant to the design, production, marketing, distribution, and use of apparel and textile products. The Apparel option is Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Management.

Housing focuses on the residential environment, especially planning, design, marketing and management. Required courses emphasize both human and business factors, including current issues and practices, which influence the environment of housing. Field work experiences and professional contacts supplement students' course work in housing, business, residential design, and related subjects. The program prepares students for careers in residential property management, the kitchen and bath industries, and other businesses and agencies involved in the design, development and management of housing. The program includes options in Housing and Residential Property Management.

Resource Management focuses on the principles and processes involved in recognition, creation and allocation of human and material resources to foster well-being. Consumer studies courses build students' knowledge of households in the dual roles of consumers and producers in a global market affected by government policy, and enable students to analyze issues from the consumer, business, and government perspectives. Financial counselors provide debt crisis management and budgeting advice to those who may be experiencing problems managing their personal finances. The program prepares students for careers in consumer affairs, human resources, marketing and sales, credit and business management.

Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Management Option

Career Advisor: Doris Kincade

The Apparel field addresses the domestic and international concerns of apparel and textile consumers, manufacturers, and retailers. The Apparel program prepares students for careers in business, industry, and government services. Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Management (APDM), the name of the option in the Apparel program, reflects the diverse career opportunities available to graduates of the program.


Students may find employment with apparel or textile manufacturers or with various types of retailers or fashion media. Students specializing in APDM may be employed in the areas of product development and merchandising. The numerous positions in these areas include account representative, buyer, fashion coordinator, fashion journalist, merchandise manager, production manager, sourcing analyst, store manager, technical designer, visual merchandiser, among others for many types of fashion and special-use apparel and accessories.


Individuals employed in today’s apparel and textile industries need to understand both product development and merchandising management. The APDM option is designed to build students’ knowledge and skills in the development, production, marketing, distribution, and use of apparel and other textile products. The Curriculum for Liberal Education furthers students’ knowledge by providing a broad liberal education.


Courses in the APDM option allow students to gain experience in the product development process, computer-aided design; textile and apparel evaluation; merchandise planning, buying, promotion, and presentation techniques; consumer buying behavior; and economics of the textile and apparel industry. Supporting courses in accounting, management, and marketing enhance career preparation. Through coursework, internships, study tours, student organizations, and interaction with industry experts, students become prepared to enter the field.

Required:
AHRM 1204	Clothing and People
AHRM 1214	Fashion Presentation Techniques
AHRM 1224	Basic Apparel Assembly
AHRM 2204 & 2214	Introduction to Textiles & Apparel Textiles Lab
AHRM 2264	Introduction to the Fashion Industry
AHRM 2404	Consumer Rights
AHRM 3104	Fashion Retailing Concepts
AHRM 3204	Introduction to Textile Evaluation
AHRM 3234	Fit, Patternmaking, and Draping
AHRM 4034	History of Costume
AHRM 4214	Economics of the Textile and Apparel Industry
AHRM 4224	Fashion Analysis and Communication
AHRM 4234	Apparel Quality Evaluation
ACIS 2004 or 2115	Survey of Accounting or Principles of Accounting
ECON 2005-2006 or AAEC 1005-1006	Principles of Economics Economics of Food and Fiber Systems
LAHS 3004	Professional Seminar
MGT 3304	Management Theory and Leadership Practice
MKTG 3104	Marketing Management
SOC 1004 or PSYC 2004	Introductory Sociology Introductory Psychology
Select at least four of the following courses:
AHRM 3244	Small Apparel Business Management and Entrepreneurship
AHRM 3254	Global Apparel Production and Trade
AHRM 4024	Portfolio
AHRM 4124	Clothing Behavior Patterns
AHRM 4264	Merchandising Strategies
AHRM 4984	Multichannel Retailing
Select at least one of the following courses:
ACIS 1504	Intro to Business Information Systems
COMM 2004	Public Speaking
ENGL 3764	Technical Writing
Select at least one of the following courses:
AHRM 3954	European Study Abroad
AHRM 4244	New York Fashion Study Tour
AHRM 4664	Universal Design
AHRM 4964	Field Study
AHRM 4974	Independent Study
AHRM 4994	Undergraduate Research
BIT 2405	Quantitative Methods
MGT 3324	Organization Behavior
MGT 3334	Introduction to Human Resource Management
MKTG 3504	Advertising
MKTG 4204	Consumer Behavior
MKTG 4554	Buyer – Seller Relationships
MKTG 4604	Retail Management
STAT 2004	Introductory Statistics

Housing Option

Career Advisor: K. Parrott

The Housing Option focuses on the residential environment, especially planning, design, and marketing. Required courses emphasize design, human, social, and business factors, including current issues and practices, which influence the environment of housing. The diversity of the population with differing needs, the range of available products, the growth of regulation, the increased concern for health and safety, and the rapid changes in technology are among the factors that lead to a very complex market place in the housing industry.

There will be many opportunities for graduates of the Housing Option, especially as certified kitchen or bath designers, which provide employment as well as business opportunities. Other employment opportunities include manufacturing and sales of residential products, residential construction, home furnishings, appliances, and related industries. The future looks bright for those students who choose careers in the housing industry. A number of trend and demographic indicators suggest that people will continue to spend money on their homes and need products and services from experts. There will be a strong, on-going need in the housing industry for well-educated professionals with specialized knowledge in design and the ability to think and solve complex problems.


The program in kitchen and bath design is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and interested students can prepare to sit for the first level design certification examination. All students in the option are mentored by industry members of the Center for Real Life Kitchen Design Advisory Board. Classroom learning is expanded through field trips, guest speakers, community clients, internships, competitions, and other special projects.



Required:
AHRM 1624	Residential Drafting Lab
AHRM 2204	Introduction to Textiles
AHRM 2644	Housing and the Consumer
AHRM 2654	Housing Environments
AHRM 2404	Consumer Rights
AHRM 2504 or AHRM 2304	Resource Management for Individuals and Families Family Financial Management
AHRM 2604	House Planning
AHRM 2614/2634	Introduction to Residential Technologies & Laboratory
AHRM 2675	Residential Property Management I
AHRM 3624	House Planning II
AHRM 3644	American Housing
AHRM 3674	Advanced Residential Technologies
AHRM 4604	Housing: Energy and the Environment
AHRM 4624	Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design
AHRM 4664/4764	Universal Design & Laboratory
AHRM 4964	Field Study
ART 2385-2386	Survey of the History of Western Art
ECON 2005-2006	Principles of Economics
ACIS 2004	Survey of Accounting
MKTG 3104	Marketing Management
MKTG 4554	Buyer - Seller Relationships

In addition to required courses, students develop a supporting area of study by completing a minor or cognate. Additional recommended courses are: Study Abroad (AHRM 3954), Housing Study Tour (AHRM 4924), Advanced Topics in House Planning (AHRM 4654) and Undergraduate Research (AHRM 4994).

Residential Property Management Option

Career Advisor: R. C. Goss

The residential property management option was developed in 1985 in response to industry demand for more and better-educated professionals. Today residential property management is a fast-growing career sector with hundreds of management positions available each year in communities that range from luxury apartment developments to innovative senior living communities. Graduates typically choose among several employment offers and enjoy quick advancement.

The curriculum offers a wide-ranging program of study that includes specific courses in property management, as well as supporting courses in housing, business, and human relations. All students complete an internship where they gain real-world experience, make valuable career contacts, and explore different career areas. RPM’s very active advisory board visits campus twice yearly. Board members act as mentors and provide financial support for field trips, professional development, and scholarships. RPM seniors prepare for and take the National Apartment Association’s CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) exam. Graduating with this credential places new employees a year or more ahead of other entry-level peers.

Required:
AHRM 2675-2676	Residential Property Management
AHRM 2614	Introduction to Residential Technologies
AHRM 2404	Consumer Rights
AHRM 2604	House Planning
AHRM 3634	Managing Affordable and Specialized Housing
AHRM 4604	Housing: Energy and the Environment
AHRM 4644	Advanced Residential Property Management
AHRM 4664	Universal Design
AHRM 4674	Managing and Marketing Housing for Later Life
AHRM 4684	Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties
AHRM 4694	Contemporary Issues in Property Management
AHRM 4964	Field Study
ACIS 1504	Introduction to Business Information Systems
ACIS 2004	Survey of Accounting
ECON 2005-2006 AAEC 1005-1006	Principles of Economics or Economics of Food and Fiber Systems
FIN 3104	Introduction to Finance
MGT 3304	Management Theory and Leadership Practice
MKTG 3104	Marketing Management
COMM 3164	Group Processes and Presentations

Resource Management

Consumer Studies Option

Career Advisor: I. Leech

The Consumer Studies Option prepares students to enter a variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Central to these careers is the ability to analyze issues and problems from the perspectives of consumers, business, and government. Students learn to reasonably advocate consumer interests and to help consumers improve their well-being. They develop fundamental skills that are used to resolve problems faced by consumers in the market place and the work place.


Graduates enter careers related to consumer affairs, marketing and sales, business management, and human resources. Required courses build a thorough understanding of households in the dual roles of producers and consumers that function within an international economic marketplace affected by government policy and regulation. Students study current events to track changing conditions and public policy. Additional courses develop skills for effectively processing and conveying information. A choice of controlled electives enables a student to tailor study to consumer products and promotion or consumer financial services, and counseling.


Consumer Studies students are provided a variety of learning experiences on- and off-campus. Through involvement with student professional associations, as well as relevant state and national organizations, students can develop leadership and organizational skills and network with active professionals. There are opportunities to relate classroom learning to the "real world" with projects and visits with industry, legislators, and regulators. An individualized study experience, typically an internship related to personal career interests, is required.

Required:
AHRM 2304	Family Financial Management
AHRM 2404	Consumer Rights
AHRM 2504	Resource Management for Individuals and Families
AHRM 4314	Debtor-Creditor Relationships
AHRM 4404	Consumer Protection
AHRM 4414	Professionalism in Consumer Affairs
AHRM 4504	Advanced Resource Management
AHRM 4964, 4974, 4994	Individual Study
ACIS 1504	Introduction to Business Information Systems
ACIS 2004 or 2115	Survey of Accounting or Principles of Accounting
COMM 2004	Public Speaking
ECON 2005-2006 or AAEC 1005-1006	Principles of Economics Economics of Food and Fiber Systems
ENGL 3764	Technical Writing
HD 3004 or HD 3324	Human Development II Family Relationships
MGT 3304	Management Theory and Leadership Practice
MKTG 3104	Marketing Management
STAT 3604	Statistics for the Social Sciences
LAHS 3004	Professional Seminar
Eighteen credit hours in one of the following areas:
Consumer Products and Promotion
Consumer Financial Services and Counseling

Satisfactory Progress

Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Management Option: For satisfactory progress toward a degree, the following courses must be completed by the time 72 hours have been completed:
ENGL 1105-1106; ECON 2005-2006 or AAEC 1005-1006; requirement for Curriculum for Liberal Education Area 4; MATH 1015-1016 or 1525-1526; AHRM 1204, 1214, 1224 or 3224, 2204, 2214, 2264; and ACIS 2004 or ACIS 2115.

Housing Option: For satisfactory progress toward a degree, the following courses must be completed by the time the student has attempted 75 semester hours: AHRM 1624, AHRM 2604, AHRM 2654.

Residential Property Management Option: For satisfactory progress toward a degree, the following courses must be completed by the time the student has attempted 72 semester hours: ENGL 1105-1106; ECON 2005-2006; 6 hours of Natural Science; 6 hours of Curriculum for Liberal Education approved Humanities; MATH 1015-1016.

Consumer Studies Option: For satisfactory progress toward a degree, the university requirements for the Curriculum for Liberal Education and the following courses must be completed by the time the student has attempted 72 semester hours: AHRM 2304, AHRM 2404, AHRM 2504. .

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Course Descriptions (AHRM)

1204: CLOTHING AND PEOPLE
A personal and societal approach to the study of clothing and its importance in people's lives. Social, psychological, and economic forces that affect clothing behavior of individuals and groups. Fundamentals of clothing and textiles importance to consumers. (3H,3C)

1214: FASHION PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
Basic principles and methods for executing fashion and specification illustrations and technical flats. Practice and skill development using a variety of manual and computer tools. Emphasis on the correct use of industry terminology. (2H,2L,3C)

1224: BASIC APPAREL ASSEMBLY
Application of principles and concepts used in the assembly of basic apparel products. The relationship between garment quality and factors of time, construction techniques and resources. (1H,6L,3C)

1624: RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING LAB
Principles of visual presentation of housing designs. Introduction to hand and computer drafting. (2L,1C)

2204: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES
Structure, properties and basic production of textiles and textile components: natural and manufactured fibers; yarns; woven, knit, nonwoven fabrics; mechanical and chemical finishes; colorants and coloration methods. Influence on performance of apparel and interior textile products. Sophomore standing and one semester (lecture and lab) of university core requirement in Scientific Reasoning and Discovery is required. (3H,3C)

2214: APPAREL TEXTILES LABORATORY
Identification and characterization of textiles and textile components including: fabrics, finishes and coloration. Influence of these structural parameters on performance of apparel textiles. (3L,1C)

2224: INTERIOR TEXTILES LABORATORY
Identification and characterization of textiles and textile components used in draperies, upholstery, and carpets. Performance testing of interior textiles to determine suitability for a selected interior. (2L,1C)

2244 (AAEC 2244): FOOD AND CLOTHING: CULTURAL TRADITIONS, CONFLICTS AND POSSIBILITIES
Survey of basic ideas underlying values and cultural traditions expressed in food and clothing. Ethical perspectives in Western and Non-Western schools of thought. Application to issues involving food and clothing, such as product liability, food and clothing safety, animal rights and the use of fur, labor sweatshops, sourcing of inputs, endangered species, rain forests, consumer sovereignty, freedom and economic justice. Sophomore standing is required. II (3H,3C)

2264: APPAREL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Study of the pre-production stage of product development in the apparel industry, including planning a line based on market, consumer, and product research, forecasting trends in color, style and materials, developing and selecting designs and styles, and wholesale marketing of a line to retail buyers. Also includes the use of diverse inspiration sources for creating a design, application of computer-aided design to design and style development, and identification of career opportunities and qualifications for professional positions in the industry. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing required. Pre: 1214. (2H,2L,3C)

2304: FAMILY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Overview of family financial management. Analysis of financial situations of individuals and families; assessment of needs for cash and credit management, insurance, tax savings, an investments; introduction to components of a comprehensive family financial plan. (3H,3C)

2404: CONSUMER RIGHTS
Changing role of consumers in American society from the perspective of the consumer interest. Consumers' legal and moral rights, responsibilities and means for successfully obtaining redress of grievances. Processes of government regulation and policy making that affect consumers. Current consumer problems and issues in such areas as ripoffs and frauds, food, health care, product safety, banking, credit, housing, insurance and investments. (3H,3C)

2504: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Introduction to resource management concepts and theories with application to personal and family life goals. (3H,3C)

2604: HOUSE PLANNING
Principles of space planning and housing design in relation to individual and family activities, needs, and preferences. Introduction to house construction. Reading visual presentations of housing designs. (2H,2C)

2634: RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORY
Basic principles of home technologies and their applications in the home. Co: 2614. (2L,1C)

2644: HOUSING AND THE CONSUMER
Overview of housing as it relates to consumer needs, values, lifestyles, norms and constraints. Includes structural and tenure alternatives, financial and legal considerations, house design, neighborhood choices, the home buying process, and future directions in housing. Government aspects focus on the history of federal involvement in housing, major housing programs, role of state and local government, and current housing issues and policies. (3H,3C)

2654: HOUSING ENVIRONMENTS
Basic design elements and principles in housing products and spaces. Qualities of spatial elements and housing products. The design process as used to explore the selection and application of these elements and products for specific user needs in housing environments. Pre: 1624. (2H,2L,3C)

2675-2676: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
2675: The history of property management, role and responsibilities of managers, developing effective marketing and maintenance strategies, fair housing, and landlord-tenant law. 2676: The operation and management of residential properties including detailed examination of financial aspects of residential property management. (3H,3C)

2964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.

2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.

2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.

2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.

3104: FASHION RETAILING CONCEPTS
Detailed investigation and analysis of the fundamentals of fashion merchandising concepts emphasizing problem solving at the retail level. Pre: 2264, (ACIS 2004 or ACIS 2115). (3H,3C)

3204: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE EVALUATION
Analysis of the performance properties of fabrics. Importance of evaluation to product development, quality control, and specification of care requirements. Pre: 2204, 2214. (2H,3L,3C)

3224: APPAREL PRODUCTION
Application of concepts and principles of basic and intermediate-level apparel patternmaking and construction from the apparel industry perspective to the creation of prototypes, product specifications, and finished products. Students will gain conceptual understanding of simple to complex apparel construction techniques, learn the stitch and seam types and their applications, and develop skill in using a variety of manual and computer tools and equipment for apparel patternmaking and construction. Pre-requisite: Junior or second-semester Sophomore standing. Pre: 2264. (3H,3L,3C)

3234: FIT, PATTERNMAKING, AND DRAPING
Study of apparel product development from the apparel industry point of view using intermediate and advanced techniques and skills. Focus on conceptual understanding and application of garment fit, pattern and product alteration, pattern grading, and marker making principles and of flat-pattern and manikin-drape techniques used in apparel engineering and product development, along with development, along with development of skill in using a variety of related manual and computer tools. Pre-requisite: Junior Standing required. Pre: 3224. (3H,3C)

3244: SMALL BUSINESS APPAREL RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
Comprehensive study of small business concepts as applied to the textile and apparel retail industry. Analysis of the entrepreneurial mindset and strategies for business entry with emphasis on small business development, including concept and opportunity identification, merchandising and management, operations and control, advertising and promotion, and financial planning for a textile and/or apparel retail business. Pre: 2264. (3H,3C)

3254: GLOBAL APPAREL PROD & TRADE
Study of evolution, basic elements, patterns, and implications in developed and developing countries of contemporary global apparel production and trade. Course topics also include key roles of U.S. firms and government agencies in global apparel production and trade, the types and roles of firms that participate in sude production and trade, as well as international trade policies and other factors that influence global apparel production and trade. Pre-requisite: Junior Standing required. (3H,3C)

3464 (EDHL 3464) (GEOG 3464) (HD 3464) (HUM 3464) (SOC 3464) (UAP 3464): APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES
The concept of community in Appalachia using a multidisciplinary approach and experiential learning. Interrelationships among geographically, culturally, and socially constituted communities, public policy, and human development. 2000-level course in any cross-listing department is required. (2H,3L,3C)

3624: HOUSE PLANNING II
Principles of space planning, including activity analysis and user needs, as applied to residential settings. Graphic design solutions for specific areas of the home, including social, private, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Pre: 2604, 2634, 2654. (6L,3C)

3634: MANAGING AFFORDABLE & SPECIALIZED HOUSING
Management of affordable multifamily, military, and student housing, as well as homeowner associations and mixed-use development. Pre: 2676. (3H,3C)

3644: AMERICAN HOUSING
Overview of the role of housing in family life and society throughout the history of the United States. Exploration of the impact of technology, resources, and societal values on the design and style of housing and products used in the home. (3H,3C)

3674: ADV RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Residential technologies, such as lighting, communications, and security systems, their impact on home activities, and how they can be successfully integrated into the house structure and design. Pre: 2614. (3H,3C)

3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.

4024: PORTFOLIO
The development and production of a professional apparel portfolio in both paper and ePortfolio format. Pre-requisite: Senior Standing required. Pre: 3234. (3H,3C)

4034: HISTORY OF COSTUME
A study of costume which people of various cultures have worn throughout history. Pre: 1204. (3H,3C)

4044: PATTERN GRADING
Conceptual understanding and implementation of grading techniques, used in apparel engineering, for increasing and decreasing a standard size pattern to a range of sizes. Computer applications. Grading of an original design. Pre: 3014. (1H,4L,3C)

4124: CLOTHING BEHAVIOR PATTERNS
Study of clothing behavior of individuals in relationship to their needs, values, attitudes, interests, and self-concepts. Overview of principles and theories related to individuals' emotional, mental, and physical activities when obtaining, using, maintaining, and disposing of apparel products so as to satisfy their needs and desires. Application of principles and theories related to clothing behavior to the analysis of consumer and the development of effective merchandising strategies. Pre: 3104, PSYC 2004 or SOC 1004. (3H,3C)

4214: ECONOMICS OF THE TEXTILE AND APPAREL INDUSTRY
Study of the various segments of the textile and apparel industry. Analysis of the market structure and functioning of each segment and of factors currently affecting the industry. Pre: 2204, (ECON 2006 or ECON 2006H). (3H,3C)

4224: FASHION ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION
Analysis of factors influencing fashion change and acceptance. Application of effective promotional activities to trade, national, and retail levels of fashion merchandising. Senior standing required. Pre: 2264, MKTG 3104. (3H,3C)

4234: APPAREL QUALITY EVALUATION
Study of quality of ready-to-wear apparel and factors that influence variations in the aesthetic and functional performance of the end product, including consumer perceptions and expectations, manufacturing processes and trends, and the physical components of the end product. Pre: 1224, (3204 or 4204). (3H,3C)

4244: NEW YORK FASHION STUDY TOUR
Integrative study of methods of operating at all levels within the fashion industry. Special emphasis on design, merchandising, and promotional activities. Seminars on campus and at pre-arranged appointments during a five-day stay in New York. AHRM major; Junior standing. Twelve hours of AHRM courses required. (3H,3C)

4254: TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESSES
Analysis of textile production processes will include focus on a particular aspect of production for each individual. Field work will be conducted at textile manufacturing plants. Pre: 4204. (2H,3L,3C)

4264: MERCHANDISING STRATEGIES
A senior capstone course providing students with experience in synthesizing and using course content learned throughout their apparel program. Includes projects in forecasting, product development and promotions as used in the apparel industry in preparing and positioning products in the market. Pre: 3104, 4234, 4224. (3H,3C)

4314: DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONSHIPS
Examination of legal and operational aspects of debtor-creditor relationship from the perspective of businesses and debtors. Overview of the types of credit, access to credit, factors contributing to debt problems, and alternatives available for resolution. Focus on collection processes of federal and state bankruptcy laws and regulations. (3H,3C)

4324: FINANCIAL COUNSELING
Examination of debt and budgeting problems affecting families. Utilizes a problem-solving approach. Includes financial counseling strategies for coping with financial crises and becoming proactive in family financial management. (3H,3C)

4404: CONSUMER PROTECTION
Analysis of the effectiveness of consumer protection efforts. Examination of government laws, regulations, and agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as the effectiveness of both business and private consumer protection efforts. (3H,3C)

4414: PROFESSIONALISM IN CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Roles, functions and responsibilities of consumer affairs professionals employed in business, government, and non-profit public/consumer interest organizations. Professional advocacy within employing organizations, managing consumer complaint handling systems and major consumer and career issues are analyzed. (3H,3C)

4504: ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Theory and principles of the systems approach to resource management. Application to family problems of special life cycle or resource situations. (3H,3C)

4604: HOUSING, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
A study of the development and management of sustainable housing, emphasizing energy and environmental resource efficiency. (3H,3C)

4624: ADVANCED KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN
Planning, design, and evaluation of residential kitchens and bathrooms, in relation to the total house plan. Emphasis on planning principles and technical requirements with attention to functional use of the spaces to meet the needs of people. Pre: 3624, 3674. (6L,3C)

4644: ADV RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MGMT
Examination of the competencies necessary for maximizing value of residential properties through management of the asset, including detailed examination of income maximization, financial management and reporting, and ownership objectives for multifamily housing. Pre: 2676, 4964. (3H,3C)

4654: ADV TOPICS HOUSE PLANNING
Advanced topics in house planning, particularly kitchen and bath design, with emphasis on independent work of portfolio quality. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Pre: 4624. (6L,3C)

4664: UNIVERSAL DESIGN
Evaluation and design of commercial and residential environments with consideration for accessibility, adaptation, safety, and support of the user(s). (2H,2C)

4674: MANAGING AND MARKETING HOUSING FOR LATER LIFE
Managing and marketing housing for later life, including active adult communities and assisted living facilities. Pre: (2675 or 3675), (2676 or 3676). (2H,2C)

4684: MANAGING AND LEASING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Examination of commercial property management considerations associated with office building, medical offices, industrial property, and shopping center space relative to leasing and negotiation, maintenance, marketing practices, and legal and fiduciary responsibilities of the property manager. Pre: 2676. (3H,3C)

4694: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Issues affecting property management, including ethics, professional management decisions, legislative issues, and current management practices. The course culminates in the analysis of an apartment community and development of a management plan. Pre: 4694 and senior standing in the Residential Property Management option or 5964 and graduate standing. Pre: 4964 or 5964 or 4644. (3H,3C)

4764: UNIVERSAL DESIGN LAB
Design of residential spaces that meet the needs of a range of users, including older adults and people with disabilities. Principles of universal design are applied to the spatial requirements and product selection for the home. Pre: 3624. Co: 4664. (2L,1C )

4914: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STUDY TOUR
Study tour that examines trends in the multifamily housing industry focusing on marketing, management, design, and customer service. Variable credit 2 credits maximum. Pass/Fail only Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course. Co: 4694.

4924: HOUSING STUDY TOUR
A study tour designed to examine the housing industry and trends in design, technology, products and processes. Junior standing required. Variable credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits P/F only. Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.

4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.

4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.

4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.

4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.

4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.

4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.

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