Course/Section: BUF 2246-OL22, 3 Credits

COURSE CO/PREREQUISITE(S): BUF 1101, ARTH 1204, and CHEM 1000 (recommended) or other eligible life science
course (B.S. students)
OR: MKT 1100 & MKT 1102/MKT 1103, Pre-or Co-requisite: ENG 1101 (A.S. students)

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course is an introductory survey of today’s complex and consistently transforming fashion and textiles business environment. A survey of fashion wholesale and retail environments will be explored to offer students a clear understanding of various textiles types with an emphasis on their interaction with fashion merchandisers, buyers, and retailers. Students acquire basic knowledge of fibers, yarns, cloth construction, finishes, and embellishments necessary to determine the quality and to make appropriate fabric choices for contemporary fashion apparel and home furnishings.