Distributive Technology/Fashion Merchandising Interior Design General Information 451. Applications of Expert Systems (4) The second in a two sequence course on artificial intelligence and knowledge based on systems. This course provides hands-on experience in programming, designing and implementing expert systems. Prerequisite: Comsci 450. 470. Software Engineering (4) A description and assessment of current software engineering techniques including various types of analysis, design, implementation approaches, coding, module testing principles, quality assurance and documentation guidelines. Prerequisites: One advanced programming language, Comsci 302, and Comsci 310 or CIS 374. 480. Individual Projects and Research (2-5) The purpose of this course is to permit senior Computer Science majors to propose to the faculty for approval an individual project, program, system or research. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Open to students meeting criteria established from time to time by the department and on file either in the department or the Cooperative Education Office. 499. Seminar in Computer Science (1) Seminar treatment of current Computer Science topics for upper division students. DEPARTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIVE TECHNOLOGY Chair: John A. Burkes Location: Engineering Technology Building, Room 110 Telephone Contact: Cindy Hooper 626-6913 Professor: C. Daniel Litchford; Associate Professors: John A. Burkes, Carl L. Grunander, Steven H. Eichmeier, Lloyd A. Ott, Jan Slabaugh; Assistant Professor: Desiree Cooper. The Department of Distributive Technology offers an associate of applied science degree in the areas of Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design Technology, Sales & Retailing, Transportation Management, and General Warehousing and a bachelor of science degree in Technical Sales. Objectives 1. To provide vocational and technical training in the career areas of distributive technology. 2. To provide practical application of skills for students already employed in distributive technology careers and for students working toward employment in distributive technology careers. To help students understand the true essence of distribu- PROGRAM: FASHION MERCHANDISING tive technology careers through career exploration and ASSOCIATE OF APPUED cooperative work experience. QP/FA/PF DECREE 4. To develop the qualities of entrepreneurship. 5. To help prepare students for entrance and successful employment in entry-level and first line supervisory positions in the areas of fashion merchandising, interior design technology, sales, retailing, transportation, and general warehousing. 6. Prepare students to serve as agents or representatives and sell products/services to other businesses, plants, professionals, public and private institutions. Education The program outlines included in the following program descriptions are designed to build job skills in an orderly manner so that completion of each quarter and year prepares individuals for successively higher employment levels in the occupational field. PROGRAM: DISTRIBUTIVE TECHNOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • Grade of C or better in the approved Distributive Technology courses. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 22 credit hours of approved Distributive Technology courses. • Distributive Technology courses required: Disttc 114 (4), 116 (4), 120 (4), 130 (5), 250 (5). Course options are available for substitution or addition to the recommended courses should the student feel a need for a more specific or concentrated minor emphasis. FASHION MERCHANDISING The Fashion Merchandising Program is designed to prepare men and women for employment in the merchandising and management of apparel and accessories. Occupational opportunities include retail and wholesale sales, fashion coordination, apparel and accessories store manager, buyer and display worker. Students may supplement their course work with cooperative work experience in a fashion business. General Requirements: • A minimum of 93 credit hours. • Engl 101 (3); Commun HU102 (3) or HU105 (3). • At least 20 hours from the General Education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas, Humanities (Art 105 required in HU areaX Natural Science, Social Science, and Personal Development. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C. Specific Requirements: • Distributive Technology courses required (48 credit hours): Disttc 114 (4X 115 (5), 116 (4), 120 (4), 130 (5), 140 (3X 150 (5), 189 (1-9), 210 (3), 235 (4), 238 (4), 244 (5), 250 (5X 260 (3-6). • The following optional courses may be substituted for required courses by obtaining approval from the department chair: Disttc 160 (3), 180 (2), 214 (4), 218 Q\ 220 (4), 256 (5), 286 (4), 289 (1-9); Comsci PD 101 (4). INTERIOR DESIGN " ~ TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Interior Design Technology is a two-year program within the Department of Distributive Technology. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as assistant designers. Occupational opportunities include: assistant to a professional designer, working in a retail establishment with an interior design department, retail and wholesale sales in the areas of interior materials and furnishings, or becoming a space planner for contract or office design, acting as a manufacturer's representative. PROGRAM: INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY-ASSOCIATE OF APPUED SCIENCE General Requirements: • A minimum of 93 credit hours. • Engl 101 (3X and Commun HU102 (3) or HU105 (3); Art HU105 (3), Art HU203 (3), plus 14 credit hours from General Education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of three areas: Natural Science NS, Social Science SS, and Personal Development PD. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C. Specific Requirements: • Interior Design Technology courses required (23 credit hours): Indsgn 105 (4), 120 (4), 121 (3X 321 Q\ 325 (3), 326 (3), 425 (3). Support courses required: (rrunimum 37 credit hours): Art 116 (4X 210 (3), 218 (3); Disttc 114 (4), 116 (4), 120 (4), 235 (4), 238 (4X 289 (1-9); Dgtech 148 (3), 260 (3X Students with the counsel of the Interior Design Technology adviser may select additional courses to complete the minimum 93 credit hour requirements. M INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY COURSES - INDSGN PD105. Design for Living (4) Elements and principles of design and color as they relate to functional home planning and individual and environmental goals. Analysis of the role of interior design in fulfilling human needs. 120. Interior Design I (4) Knowledge, comprehension and application of the elements and principles of design and color as they relate to individual and environmental goals. Prerequisite: Indsgn 105. 121. Interior Design II (3) Continuation of Interior Design L Lecture and lab experiences in planning layouts for residential spaces emphasizing traffic flow, pattern and texture, lighting technique and use of materials. Prerequisites: Indsgn 120 and Dgtech 148. 283. Directed Readings (1-5) Individually chosen readings or specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. 321. Interior Design III (3) Synthesis and evaluation of interior design problems based on design, criteria and environmental factors. Prerequisites: Indsgn 121 and Art 210. 325. History of Interior Furnishings I, Egyptian through European (3) Historical survey of furniture, textiles and other decorative arts in relation to interior architecture from Egyptian through European periods. 326. History of Interior Furnishings H, American through Contemporary (3) Historical survey of furniture, textiles and other decorative arts in relation to interior architecture from American Pilgrim to the present. 425. Architecture and Interiors (3) Practice and procedures in designing commercial interiors. Prerequisite: Indsgn 321. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences 232 233 Continuing Education