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Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies

Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Course (CRS)

New or changed courses | New or changed prerequisites | Deleted course

New or amended courses for 2010–11

231 Introduction to Apparel and Related Industries: From Concept to Consumer (3:3)

Interaction of the consumer with apparel, retail, and associated industries. Overview of industry processes from raw material to consumption for apparel and other consumer products. Career opportunities explored. (Formerly TDM 231)

255 Consumer Behavior in Apparel and Related Industries (3:3)

Study of consumers and consumer choices, big and small, right and wrong, in today's complex, ever-changing marketplace. Consumer rights, responsibilities, and diversity considered. Basis for informed and wise consumer decisions.

482 Special Problems in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1–4)

May be repeated once for a total of four (4) semester hours.

Study tours. Conference hours to be arranged. (Formerly TDM 482)

Courses with new or changed prerequisites for 2010–11

463 Global Sourcing of Apparel and Related Consumer Products (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 221, 231, 312; junior or senior standing

Sourcing strategies for apparel and related consumer products, global platforms, business and cultural environments, and financial transactions used in conducting business in the international marketplace. (Formerly TDM 463)

481 Contemporary Professional Issues in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Pr. for APD concentration: APD 443, CRS 321, and CRS 463

Pr. for GARI concentration: RCS 464, CRS 321, CRS 463, and IGS 333

Pr. for RCS concentration: RCS 362, 464, 560, CRS 321, and CRS 463

Study of contemporary issues related to consumer, apparel, and retail studies. Application of knowledge and skills to solve real world industry problems. (Formerly TDM 581)

Course that has been deleted from the curriculum effective fall 2010

563 Analysis of Apparel and Related Industry (3:3)

Analysis of apparel and related industries from raw materials through consumption. Examination of production and marketing of products, technological developments, and domestic and global market strategies. (Formerly TDM 563)

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