FCS 200 - Problem Solving and Research Methods in Family & Consumer Sciences

Department: Family and Consumer Sciences

Description: Problem solving and research methodology exploring issues and trends in the various disciplines of family and consumer sciences. Writing-intensive course.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: FCS 100

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Spring 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Kaitlin Bergfield 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Kaitlin Bergfield 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
003 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Kaitlin Bergfield 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Turner Hall 213 (TUR 213)

Instructor: Kaitlin Bergfield

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach (Required)

ISBN9781260837018

AuthorBordens Abbott

Edition11

PublisherMcGraw Hill

MSRP N/A

Publication Manual American Psychological Assoc (Recommended)

ISBN9781433832178

AuthorAmerican Psychological Assoc

Edition7th

PublisherAmerican Psychological Assoc

MSRP $31.99

METHODS OF FAMILY RESEARCH (Required)

ISBN9781412992831

AuthorGREENSTEIN

Edition3RD

PublisherSAGE

MSRP $64.99

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Turner Hall 121 (TUR 121)

Instructor: Kaitlin Bergfield

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbook Special Instructions: Ebook or hardcopy

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach (Required)

ISBN9781260837018

AuthorBordens Abbott

Edition11

PublisherMcGraw Hill

MSRP $57.33

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Turner Hall 212 (TUR 212)

Instructor: Kaitlin Bergfield

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach (Required)

ISBN9781260837018

AuthorBordens Abbott

Edition11

PublisherMcGraw Hill

MSRP N/A

Publication Manual American Psychological Assoc (Recommended)

ISBN9781433832178

AuthorAmerican Psychological Assoc

Edition7th

PublisherAmerican Psychological Assoc

MSRP $43.00

METHODS OF FAMILY RESEARCH (Required)

ISBN9781412992831

AuthorGREENSTEIN

Edition3RD

PublisherSAGE

MSRP $78.00

Summer 2025

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Jonathon Beckmeyer 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 06/27/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Jonathon Beckmeyer

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Kaitlin Bergfield 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Jonathon Beckmeyer 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Chang Su-Russell 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Turner Hall 208 (TUR 208)

Instructor: Kaitlin Bergfield

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Turner Hall 212 (TUR 212)

Instructor: Jonathon Beckmeyer

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Turner Hall 208 (TUR 208)

Instructor: Chang Su-Russell

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.