1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

focusing on physical development of cities (planning, transportation, artchitecture,suburbanization) and social history.289. Introduction to Historic Preservation. 3 hr. Introduction to historic preservationissues, including law, economics, not-for-profit organizations, site interpretation,architectural history, industrial archeology, federal programs, downtown revitalization,and landmarks commissions.290. Introduction to Historical Research. 3 hr. PR: History major or consent. Introductionto research techniques useful for history. Instruction in locating sources, takingnotes, and writing research papers.Home Economics Education (HEEd)1 75. Methods of Teaching Home Economics. I. 3 hr. To be taken the semester or yearbefore student teaching. Planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching -learningexperiences in a supportive learning environment. (Also listed as C&l 175.)219. Occupational Home Economics. II. 3 hr. Prepares teachers to implementoccupational home economics programs. Emphasis on organizing and administeringprograms, developing laboratory and work experiences, recruiting students, andevaluating progress.278. Vocational Home Economics. II. 3 hr. PR: Senior standing or consent. Developsan understanding of federal vocational legislation to enable an individual to developand implement programs in vocational education. (Offered in Spring of even years.)281 . Contemporary Problems in Home Economics. I. 3 hr. Applies the broad- basedphilosophy of home economics to current individual family and community problems,e.g., societal impact on families, changing consumer market, changing roles, day care,diminishing energy resources, career education, etc.Home Management and Family Economics (HM&FE)160. Communication of Consumer Information. II. 3 hr. (Open to all students.)Introductory experiences to develop public communication skills through live andmediated presentations that meet the informational needs of consumers.165. Home Management: Principles and Applications. I. 3 hr. (Open to all students.)Personally meaningful examination of the management process as it contributes to thedevelopment and effective use of human and non-human resources in the achievementof personal satisfaction in a changing world.167. Household Equipment. I. 3 hr. (Open to all students.) A consumer approach toevaluating portable and major household equipment with a focus on concern for:energy efficiency, safety, task performance, ecological impact, and use and care.(Offered in Fall of even years.)261. Consumer Economics. II. 3 hr. Understanding the consumer's role in oureconomy. Study of research methods and techniques used to identify, understand,and solve consumer problems.Honors192. Senior Honors Seminar. I, II. 3 hr. PR: Senior standing and membership inUniversity Honors Program and permission of University Honors Program Director.Careful investigation of and independent research on a topic approved in advance bythe University Honors Director-University Honors Council, and instructor.376 History Courses