Winter Session Course List

We’re offering a variety of Winter Session courses to all Iowa State students! The courses cover a variety of areas and several meet specific academic requirements.

Apparel, Merchandising, and Design 165: Dress, appearance, and diversity in U.S. society

Examination of dress and appearance practices and experiences of marginalized identities and communities in the United States. Introduction to fashion- and dress-related theories, culture and identity concepts, and social justice concepts and issues in regards to dress, appearance, and fashion in the fashion industry.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement; open to any major

Food Science and Human Nutrition 167: Introductory Human Nutrition and Health

Prereq: High school biology or 3 credits of biology
Understanding and implementing present day knowledge of nutrition. The role of nutrition in the health and well being of the individual and family. Open to any major

Food Science and Human Nutrition 265: Nutrition for Active and Healthy Lifestyles

Prereq: FS HN 167, plus credit or enrollment in biochemistry or credit in FS HN 264
Fundamentals of nutrient metabolism and nutrient requirements. Role of macronutrient metabolism in physical performance and disease prevention. Effect of manipulation of macronutrient metabolism on physical performance and disease prevention. Applications of nutrient metabolism principles to dietary recommendations and planning. Open to any major

Food Science and Human Nutrition 365: Obesity and Health

Prereq: BIOL 256 and BIOL 256L, or accepted into RN – to – BSN program
Multifactorial aspects of obesity, maintenance of healthy weight, and the relationship of weight status and chronic disease prevention. Traditional and novel nutrition and exercise theories as well as current popular diet and exercise trends will be discussed. Open to any major

Food Science and Human Nutrition 367: Medical Terminology for Health Professionals

An independent course focused on medical terminology, abbreviations, and simple clinical mathematical calculations. Open to any major

Human Development and Family Studies 276: Human Sexuality

Behavioral, biological, and psychological aspects of human sexuality within the social context of family, culture, and society. Role of sexuality in human development. Critical analysis of media and research. Communication and decision-making skills relating to sexuality issues and relationships.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement, open to any major

Human Development and Family Studies 283: Personal and Family Finance

Introduction to basic principles of personal and family finance. Budgeting, record keeping, checking and savings accounts, consumer credit, insurance, investments, and taxes.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement, open to any major

Human Development and Family Studies 240: Literature for Children

Evaluation of literature for children, including an emphasis on diversity and inclusion; cultural competence. Roles of literature in the overall development of children. Literature selection and use in the home and educational settings.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement, open to any major

Hospitality Management 260: Global Tourism Management

Overview of the global tourism industry: hospitality and related services, destination/ attractions, tourist behaviors, and destination marketing. Introduction to destination mix, socio-economic and cultural impacts of tourism, destination organizations, tourist motivations, destination image, marketing, promotions, tourism distribution system, and the future of tourism.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.