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RETAIL AND CONSUMER STUDIES (RCS)

114. Introduction to Retailing (3) I II Introduction to processes used for distributing consumer goods from manufacturers through wholesale and retail channels.

115. Retail Design (3) Study of store planning, design, architecture, fixtures, merchandising, lighting, color, and materials. P, open only to majors or by consent of the department.

193. Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

199. Independent Study (1-3)

215. Retail Advertising and Promotion (3) II Activities used to influence sale of merchandise and services to promote trends and ideas; promotional plans including advertising, visual display, special events and publicity. P or CR, RCS 115. Change prerequisite from RCS 115 to RCS 114. Effective Fall 1999.

255. Visual Merchandising and Store Design (3) I S Study of the retail environment, the physical and psychological effects that initiate and motivate customer activity through visual merchandising and store design. P, RCS 115 or ART 101.

284. Textile Science (3) I II Survey of the chemical and physical properties used in manufacturing soft goods. Emphasis on end use applications and product specifications. P, 4 units of physical science. Change course title and description to: Product Development and Brand Strategies.  Survey of soft and hard goods including product development and brand strategy. Topics include material, manufacturing, design, specifications, performance, private branding strategies, brand management and marketing. Effective Fall 1999.

293. Internship (1-3)

294. Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

304. Merchandising Analysis (3) I Study of retail planning and control procedures with emphasis on retail mathematics and computer applications. P, MATH 117, RCS 114, ACCT 200, ABE 220. Change course title and prerequisites to: Merchandising Planning and Control. P, MATH 121 or MATH 123, ACCT 200. Open to majors only. Effective Fall 1999.

310. Consumer Economics (3) II (Identical with AREC 310, which is home).

330. Food Retailing Principles (3) I Study of food retailing principles and promotional techniques unique to food retail establishments; inventory planning and control, buying, pricing, operation, human resources; current global issues affecting the food industry including production agriculture, manufacturing and wholesale distribution; strategic management and food consumption behavior. P or CR, MKTG 361.

335. Hard Goods Product Evaluation (3) I Study of the hard goods industry including terminology, characteristics, patterns of product and distribution, analysis techniques. P, RCS 115. Delete course. Effective Fall 1999.

340. Consumer Concepts and Theory (3) I Decision-making processes as related to business environment. P or CR, RCS 400; MKTG 361, a statistics course, senior status. Change title and prerequisites to: Study of consumer behavior and the decision making processes involved when individuals or groups select, purchase, use or dispose of products and services to satisfy needs and desires; analysis of quantitative data using SPSS program. P, PSYC 230, PSYC 290 or SOC 274, SOC 275. Effective Fall 1999.

354. Soft Goods Evaluation (3) II Understanding price, quality, design and other attributes of soft goods and their relationship to product development, specification and buying practices used by retail firms. P, RCS 114, RCS 284. Delete course. Effective Fall 1999.

356. Retailing, Business and Culture in Mexico (3) S A concentrated introduction to retail industry and other business realities in present-day Northern Mexico within the context of Mexican culture and society. Field trip. Delete course. Effective Fall 1999.

376. Consumer and the Market Issues (3) I The buyer-seller relationship, with emphasis on consumer problems, the consumer movement, and business and consumer rights and responsibilities. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Change course title and description to: Consumer Rights and Regulations. Legal and ethical aspects of consumer and business rights and responsibilities in retailing and services. Roles of federal, state and local agencies and safeguards for consumer and business professionals are examined. Effective Fall 1999.

384. Professional Development (3) I II Preparation for internship programs and careers; topics include development of roles, responsibilities and standards for business and industry personnel; job search methods and skills. P or CR, ENGL 307. Writing-Emphasis Course. Change title and description to: Leadership, Ethics, and Practice. Theories and applications of leadership and communication in the workplace. Examinations of personal and professional qualities essential for successful internship and career planning. Roles, responsibilities and ethical standards for professionals will be examined. Effective Fall 1999.

393. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

394. Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

400. Retail Management (3) Management and planning of merchandise and personnel for various types of retail organizations; topics include: merchandise planning and buying, inventory control, pricing, human resources and customer service. P, ACCT 200, MKTG 361. (Identical with MKTG 400). Change title and description to: Retail Strategy. Development, organization, implementation, and control of retail strategies in the context of the retail mix of product, price, promotion and distribution. Case studies are used to apply the concepts. Effective Fall 1999.

411. Consumer Issues on Nutrition (3) S (Identical with N SC 411, which is home).

424. Services Retailing (3) II Examines consumer patronage of services and considers the extent to which service retailing differs from retailing of tangible products. Much of the exploration of services retailing is within the context of the marketing mix. Also concerned with ancillary services offered by product retailers and the issue of service quality. P, MKTG 361. (Identical with MKTG 424). May be convened with RCS 524. Change course description to: Examines consumer patronage of services and considers the extent to which service retailing differs from retailing of tangible products. Much of the exploration of services retailing is within the context of the marketing mix. Also concerned with ancillary services offered by product retailers and the issue of service quality. Effective Fall 1999.

434. Strategic Retail Management (3) II Application of retail planning and control procedures with emphasis on development and evaluation of retail practices and strategies using the case method. P, RCS 304, MKTG 361; P or CR, MKTG 400. May be convened with RCS 534. Change course title and description to: Nonstore Retailing. An examination of direct retail distribution methods via mail-order houses, direct selling establishments, vending machine operators, and varied types of electronic retailers. P, MKTG 361. Effective Fall 1999.

446. International Consumption and Retailing (3) II Analysis of international market environment and retailing structure, system, issues and trends in the global market, understanding global consumers and developing retail strategies. P, RCS 114; P or CR, MKTG 361. May be convened with RCS 546. Change course title to: Global Retailing. Effective Fall 1999.

493. Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

493. Internship

b. Retailing and Consumer Studies (6-12) [Rpt./ 12 units] I P, RCS 304, RCS 358, RCS 384. Open to majors only.

l. Legislative Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] II

494. Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

494. Practicum

r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

496. Seminar (1-3) [Rpt./] I

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).

524. Services Retailing (3) II For a description of course topics see RCS 424. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with RCS 424.

534. Strategic Retail Management (3) II For a description of course topics see RCS 434. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with RCS 434. Change course title to: Nonstore Retailing. Effective Fall 1999.

546. International Consumption and Retailing (3) II For a description of course topics see RCS 446. Graduate level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with RCS 446. Change course title to: Global Retailing. Effective Fall 1999.

555. Visual Merchandising and Display (3) I S All aspects of displaying merchandise, including window display, interior display, color and lighting techniques, line and composition, three-dimensional presentation, fixtures and systems, planning and layout. P, RCS 115 or ART 101.

593. Internship (1-3) I II

594. Practicum (1-3)

599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

606. Advanced International Consumption and Retailing (3) I Analysis of major retailers' strategies; retailing environments in specific regions of the world. Implementation of international strategies utilizing the case methods. P, RCS 446 or equivalent.

607. Topics in Merchandising and Retailing (3) [Rpt./ 4] II Analysis of current major topics or issues facing merchandising and retailing industries. P, RCS 606.

614. Non-Store Retailing (3) II Investigation of retailing that does not involve conventional store facilities, including catalog retailing, telemarketing, and home shopping. Various aspects of management and strategic development of non-store retailing operations. P or CR, MKTG 400; MKTG 361.

624. Advanced Services Retailing (3) I Investigation of retailing that involves the sale of services to the ultimate customer as well as the customer-service aspect of product retailing. Examines various aspects of management and strategy development in services retailing. P or CR, MKTG 400; MKTG 361.

634. Retail Merchandising Analysis (3) I Analysis of research and case studies related to retail management and planning issues. Topics covered include theories of institutional change, consumer patronage behavior, strategic planning, store atmosphere, retailer information systems, merchandise planning, control, distribution, and buying, pricing, location, and customer support services. P or CR, MKTG 400; MKTG 361.

656. Consumer Socialization (3) S An analysis of the process by which consumers acquire consumption-related skills, cognition, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior from a life-cycle perspective.

676. Theoretical Application in Retail Management (3) I Analysis of theoretical applications in retail management focusing on particular issues in retail management and consumer studies.

693. Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

694. Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

695. a. Advanced Professional Teaching Development (1) I II

b. Advanced Professional Research Development (1) I II

c. Advanced Professional Leadership Development (1) I II

699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

900. Research (2-8) [Rpt./]

909. Master's Report (1-6) [Rpt./]

910. Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./]

920. Dissertation (1-5)

930. Supplementary Registration (1-6) [Rpt./]


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