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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students laboratory experience in merchandising functions. Students participate in a simulated work environment under the supervision of faculty with expertise in the industry. Market analysis and trend research are included with "back of the house" simulations in buying, vendorcommunications, catalog operations and merchandise promotion modules. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with the principles that govern the movement of merchandise. Students are expected to know the environmental factors that influence the behavior of consumers and the techniques for determining and predicting merchandise cycles. This course outlines the merchandising activities and marketing trends of those industries involved with the production and providing of goods in the marketplace. The options of the buyer in making merchandise budgets, plans and decisions are presented. This background provides the basis for examining the merchandising activities and decisions expected of a buyer at the retail level. Buying activities are compared for a variety of retail settings. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to examine the philosophies, theories and techniques underlying the allocation of merchandise investments, control of sales and control of inventory (including planning and pricing) in retail stores. The course approaches retail management from the standpoint of the retail businessperson and is intended to serve as a tool for the student of retailing or merchandising. Prerequisite: RTL1005. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to analyze and compare retail merchandise and management techniques used in specialty store, department store, chain store and mass merchandising operations. A case study approach is used in evaluating merchandise and management decisions in a variety of cases involving issues, types of operations and levels of management. Prerequisite: RTL2063. (HO) (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This advanced course focuses on the elements affecting dress from antiquity through the 20th century. Using an interdisciplinary approach students explore the complex relationship between dress and textiles as a reflection of material culture and phenomena such as social structure, technology, aesthetics, geography, politics and religion. The constants as well as the changes in human ecology are analyzed using primary sources including archeological discoveries, artworks, written documents, period photographs and extant objects. Critical thinking skills and scholarship are emphasized as students apply a historical framework to real world issues in today's global marketplace. Prerequisites: RTL1010, RTL1020. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This hands-on course is an introduction to basic textile design techniques used by designers and manufacturers. Topics include motif development, croquis design and repeat patterns. Methods of surface printing include direct painting, stenciling and block printing. Basic weaving or knitting patterns, embroidery, beading and applique are also explored. Students develop an appreciation for the historic and cultural value relevant to each method, and create collections of textile samples as they solve design problems. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
The student has the option of serving on an externship or, if the student meets the requirements, may substitute a cooperative education experience for this course. Other options may include a special project of substantial depth at the student's current place of employment, or a for-credit-only endeavor in a corporate or non-profit setting. All experiences are administered through the Career Development Office. Prerequisites: RTL2063 and RTL2095. Quarter Credit Hours 9.0
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3.00 Credits
This course is presented seminar style as a capstone course for retail seniors. Guest speakers, situational role playing and trade journals are used to interpret current market trends, environmental and economic impacts on retailing. Students analyze interpersonal skills and discuss employee survival skills. Focus is also given to making merchandising and buying decisions. Prerequisite: Senior status. (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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2.30 Credits
This structured independent study course combines a required curriculum with weekly conversation sessions. Students must take considerable responsibility for their own learning. The course is an introduction to the Russian language, with emphasis on mastering the Russian alphabet, vocabulary acquisition, reading, basic grammar constructions and oral communication. (HO) Quarter Credit Hours 2.25
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3.00 Credits
This self-instructed course is a continuation of Supervised Independent Russian I. Students' vocabulary is expanded to words used when dealing with such topics as time, days of the week, weather, shopping, daily and weekly routine, etc. The grammar constructions used include declination of nouns; verbs in present, past and future tenses; and adjectives. At weekly conversation sessions the students are also exposed to some aspects of life in present-day Russia. Prerequisite: Supervised Independent Russian I or equivalent. Quarter Credit Hours 2.25
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