Course Module – Home Science

Course Module

(Undergraduate)

100 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

GSS 111

Use of English 1

1

1

–

–

GSS 112

Nigeria History

2

2

–

–

GSS 113

Physical & Health Education

1

1

–

–

GSS114

Elementary FRENCH

1

1

–

–

GSS 115

Basic German 1

1

1

–

–

GSS 116

Use of Library

1

1

 

 

AEC 111

Basic Principles of Economics

2

2

–

–

PHY 111

General Physics

2

2

–

–

MTH 111

Mathematics

2

2

–

–

UGC 111

Farm Practice

1

–

–

1

HEC 111

Foundation of Home Economics

1

1

–

–

CHM 111

Physical Chemistry

1

1

–

–

CHM 112

Organic Chemistry

2

1

–

–

BIO 111

General Biology

4

3

–

1

 

Total

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

GSS 121

Use of English II

2

2

–

–

GSS 124

Elementary French II

1

1

–

–

GSS 125

Basic German II

1

1

–

–

GSS 126

Social Science

2

2

–

–

CHM 122

Organic Chemistry II

2

2

–

–

CHM 123

Inorganic Chemistry II

2

2

–

–

CHM 124

Practical Chemistry

1

–

–

2

BIO 121

Gen. Biology

4

3

–

1

PHY 121

General Physics II

2

2

–

–

MTH 121

Mathematics

2

2

–

1

UGC121

Farm Practice

1

–

–

1

HEC 121

Basic Techniques in Foods

1

1

–

1

HEC 122

Basic Clothing Techniques

2

1

–

1

HEC 123

Introductory Home Management

1

1

–

–

 

Total

24

 

 

 

200 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER

 

 

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

CAE 211

General Agriculture

2

2

–

–

GSS 217

Philosophy and Logic

2

2

–

–

GSS 212

Peace and Conflict resolution

2

2

–

–

MCB 211

General Microbiology

3

2

–

1

NUD 211

Human Biochemistry & Nutrition

2

2

–

–

HEC 210

Consumer Education

2

2

–

–

HEC 211

Basic Pattern Drafting

2

2

–

2

HEC 212

Introduction to Child and Family Development

2

2

–

–

HEC 213

Introduction to Textile & Clothing

2

2

–

–

HEC 214

Principles of Resource Management

2

2

–

–

 

Total

21

 

 

 

 

200 LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

NUD 223

General Nutrition

2

2

–

–

MTH 227

Introduction to Computers

3

2

–

1

GNT 221

Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation

2

1

–

1

FST 225

Introduction to Food Sciences and Technology

2

2

–

–

HEC 220

Agricultural Food Products

2

1

–

1

HEC 221

Introduction to Home Economics

2

2

–

–

HEC 222

Personal, Family and Community Health

2

2

–

–

HEC 223

Marriage & Family Development

2

2

–

–

HEC 224

Housing Design and maintenance

2

1

–

1

HEC 225

Clothing Construction & Finishing

2

1

–

1

 

Total

21

 

 

 

 

300 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

FST 314

Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation

3

3

–

–

AEX 311

Introduction to Agricultural & Rural Sociology

2

2

–

–

STA 316

Statistics and Data Analysis

3

3

–

–

GNT 311

Business Development & Management

2

2

–

–

HEC 312

Home Furnishing and Management

1

2

–

–

HEC 311

Clothing selection and maintenance

1

1

–

–

HEC 313

Clothing Design and Construction

2

1

–

–

HEC 316

Research Methods in Home Economics

2

1

–

–

HEC 314

Food Preparation and Management

2

2

–

–

HEC 315

Extension Programme in Home Economics

2

2

–

–

HEC 310

Home Economics Practices

2

2

–

–

 

Total

22

 

 

 

ELECTIVES

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

HMT 317

Managing Housekeeping Operations

2

2

–

–

HMT 318

Catering Hygiene and Safety

2

2

–

–

 

 

 

300 SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

SIWES 300

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme

15

–

–

–

 

TOTAL

15

 

 

 

 

400 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER

 

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

FST 414

Food Quality Evaluation and Control

2

1

–

1

GNT 411

Entrepreneurship practicum

2

–

–

2

ABF 515

Agricultural Marketing

2

2

–

–

HEC 401

Seminar in Home Economics

1

–

–

1

HEC 411

Principles and Techniques of Textile Design

2

1

–

1

HEC 412

Principles and Admin. of Child Care Programme

2

2

–

–

HEC 413

Advanced Food Preparation and Preservation

2

1

–

1

HEC 414

Child and Human Development Practicum

2

–

–

2

HEC 415

Advanced Home Management

2

2

–

1

HEC 416

Advance Clothing Construction

2

1

–

–

 

Total

19

 

 

 

ELECTIVES

COURSE

CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

NUD 415

Nutrition Education and Communication

2

2

–

–

HMT 514

Small and Medium Scale Business Ownership

2

2

–

–

 

 

 

400 LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

L

T

P

FST 324

Food Microbiology

2

1

–

1

NUD 422

Community Nutrition

3

2

–

1

HEC 400

PROJECT

4

–

–

4

HEC 421

Home Management Residence

2

–

–

2

HEC 422

Recipe Development & sensory evaluation

2

1

–

1

HEC 423

Food Service System & Administration

2

1

–

1

HEC 424

Family Life Education/Family Planning

2

2

–

–

HEC 425

Institution     Equipment,   Food    Preparation    &

Management

2

1

–

1

HEC 426

Household Equipment and Management

2

2

–

–

 

Total

21

 

 

 

ELECTIVES

COURSE CODE

TITLE

CREDITS

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P

FST 325

Post-Harvest Physiology and Storage Technology

2

2

–

–

HMT 527

Event Management

2

2

–

–

 

 

 

100 level        1st Semester

COURSE SYNOPSES

 

 

HEC 111 Foundation of Home Economics 1Unit

Concept of Home Economics, Home Economics as related to other disciplines, History of Home Economics in Nigeria and worldwide, Career opportunities in Home Economics, Qualities of a good Home Economics teacher, Contributions of Nigerian home economists.

Home Economics all over the world, Home Economics and national development. Emerging issues of home economic: Globalization, gender issue, family and the law, family and adoptive practices etc. Relationship of home economist to the community.

100 level                    Second Semester

 

HEC 121                    BASIC TECHNIQUES IN FOODS 1 UNIT

Concept of food and nutrition, Functions of food, adequate diet and balanced diet. Food and equipment in the food laboratory, Basic principles in food choice , selection and preparation , Identification and use of different cutleries, kitchen tools and equipment, Kitchen etiquette.

HEC 122                    Basic Clothing Techniques 2 Units

The concept and theory of clothing, selecting and arranging sewing centers, use and care of sewing tools and equipment such as sewing machines. Basic skills in sewing of different seams, stitches, attachment of zippers, belts, buttons, stiffening/interfacing, bands. Application of the skill in making table clothes, headrest, handkerchiefs, etc. Different stitches, seams, skills in pressing and pressing tools in clothing construction.

 

HEC 123Introductory Home Management                                                                 1 Unit Meaning, areas and importance of Home Management, Steps in Home Management, Motivations for Home management, values, needs, goals, standards; Skills in management of household equipment; Sanitation and Hygiene: care of family house, sanitary conditions, drainage and effective disposal of waste in the home. Home preparation of abrasives, Removal of stains from surfaces and household articles. Control and eradication of household pests.

 

on the rights and responsibilities of consumers in the market place, developing aids and techniques for making intelligent choices of foods and services, political, social, economic and legal implication of consumer decisions and actions. National and International consumer agencies, the market co-operation.

HEC 211 –                 Basic Pattern Drafting 2 Units

 

Concept definition, tools and equipment in pattern making. Introduction to the basic skills in pattern making, figure types, body measurement, the different patterns drafting methods (drafting basic blocks).Identification and transfer of pattern marks. Skills in laying and cutting of fabrics, making of simple garments.

 

HEC 212-       Introduction to Child and Human Development 2Units

 

Concept of development, Types of development, Reasons for studying Human development. Principles of Development, Basics theories of development from infancy, adolescent through adulthood. Awareness and understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of human growth and development in infancy, childhood and adulthood influence of the family, home and community environment on personality development in a changing society; problems of pregnancy, human reproduction and conception, Labour and child birth, Preparations for the coming baby, Common problem of infancy, introductory studies of children and their caretakers in the family, and settings outside the home (day care centers and nursery schools).

 

HEC 213 –                 Introduction to Textile and Clothing 2 Units

 

Definition of concepts, Classification of fibre (natural and man-made)Physical and Chemical Characteristics of various types of fibres, identification of fibres, Classification of fabrics ,manufacturing processes of fibres fabric /treatment; fabric construction methods; Study of clothing needs based on physical, aesthetic, economics, cultural and social, psychological factors, selection, uses and care for home use and for apparel.

HEC 214 –                 Principles of Resources Management                             2 Units

 

Theories and concepts of using individual, family and community resources, Identification of existing resources; Characteristics’ of resources; Sustaining existing resources, management of resources at different stages of family life cycle. Concept of management. Principles and management of different resources, values and goals in management; work simplification, decision making process; farm, home and business management and their interfaces, resource productivity; identification of potential resources; organizing access to finance maintenance cultural in environmental and resource development.

 

 

 

200 Level                   Second Semester

 

HEC 220 –                 Agricultural Food products                                                2Units

 

Different types of food and agricultural products, their structures and composition. Vegetables, fruits, cereals, palm wine, roots, and tubers, sugar cane, oil palm, meat, milk, chase, butter, sausage, ham; fish, orange, mango and other juices. The processing and chase, butter, sausage ham; fish, orange, mango and other juices. The processing and storage of these food products, techniques and problems of developing, processing and merchandizing ingredient regulations, taste panels, market research, and patents, making of human food from local food stuff. Control of postharvest losses. Measurement of temperature, moisture and relative humidity of stored foods. Principles and practice of food storage.

HEC 221 – Introduction to Home Economics 2 units

Meaning of Home Economics, Philosophy of Home Economics, Objective of Home Economics, Areas of Home Economics and Relationship of Home Economics to Other Discipline. Historical Development of Home Economics Preparation for careers in a variety of occupations related to Home Economics, Meeting Basic Human needs with respect to food, clothing, shelter and Health. Good grooming.

HEC 222 – Personal, Family and Community Health 2 Units

Concept of health, family and community health. Health issues in families and communities. Accident in home and communities. Preventive measures of the health issues which include immunization and environmental sanitation. Communicable and non- communicable diseases; Family /Community adjustment to health crisis; Voluntary and governmental agencies efforts in preventing and solving health issues.

 

HEC 223- Marriage and family development                                  2 Units

Definition of terms, Reasons for marriage, Basic ingredients for a successful marriage, Characteristics of marriage, Process of mate selection, preparation for marriage; adjustment and interaction in marriage; Communication in marriage, laws and customs affecting marriage in different cultures with special emphasis on Nigeria; marriage and family institution, responsibilities in varying family systems and meeting challenging/crisis in family relationships caused by social change.

HEC 224 – Housing Design and Maintenance                                 2 units

 

Housing and housing supply and design, socio-economic factors and governmental policies that influence type, standard and availability of adequate housing/shelter in

 

Nigeria, at family, community and national levels. Principles and research basis for planning and arranging functional space for household activities to meet needs of various types of families and income levels over the life cycle, daily and weekly care of homes and housing.

HEC 225     Clothing Construction and finishing 1 Unit

The course will cover definition of clothing construction, adaptation of patterns to different apparel styles, use of commercial patterns, and construction of garments and finishing of garments.

 

 

300 Level     1st Semester

 

HEC310         Home Economics Practice 2Units

This course is designed to help the students to learn skills in the various aspects/areas of Home Economics eg. Food and nutrition, clothing and textile, home management and child and human development.

Food and nutrition areas;

 

  • Skills in weighing and measuring
  • Sugar craft and cake decoration
  • Menu planning and catering for different physiological and socio economic groups
  • Table setting for different occasions
  • Production of different drinks from different fruits and leaves Clothing and textile areas:
  • Textile crafts crotcheting, bodices, matting, , leather work, quilted items, patch work, bed sheets (fitted and unfitted, throw puffs) head and arm rest and dyed fabric(tie and dye, batqic and printing)
  • bead making
  • Hat making
  • Soft toy making Home management aspect;
  • Interior decoration (homes, halls ,offices ,funeral parloretc)
  • Flower arrangement
  • Event planning
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture

 

Child and human development;

 

  • Toy making for mental (cognitive), psychomotor, social,
  • Book writing for nursery school children Cosmetology;
  • Personal grooming and care (Make ups)
  • Production of soap and soap less detergents and liquid soaps
  • Pomade, rub, powder, bleach, disinfectants, etc
  • Hair planting and braiding

 

HEC 311                    Clothing selection and maintenance 1 unit

Concept definition, factors that influence clothing selection. Mending/renovation. Dirt’s and its effect on fabrics; Types of water and its effect on laundry, Laundry equipment/laundry accessories and stain and stain removal, Care label special treatment and laundry of various fabrics; Dry Cleaning. Clothing storage, Soap production.

 

 

 

 

HEC 312 Home furnishing and Management 1units

Home furniture and fixtures; function, selection and use of furnishings, practical interior furnishing techniques; decoration, refurnishing and restoration of furniture and soft furnishing, construction of windows treatment and practical application in analysis. Application of design principles to interior decoration and arrangement of living space. Analysis organization and development of multi-functional spaces within living environment, exploration of interior living environment, contemporary and traditional residential areas in an ecological behavior and cultural context.

HEC 313    Clothing Design and Construction 2 units

Construction of garments with different fabrics, fitting of garment, Garment alteration and dart manipulation. Arrangement/disposal of fullness: Shirring, tucks, darts, smocking, ruffles, pleats, gathering. Fasteners

HEC 314    Food Preparations and Management 2 units

 

Scientific principles of handling and cooking of foods, measuring techniques, leavening agents, flour mixtures, modern and traditional equipment procedures in relation to food expenditures. Meal preparation for different people in the family(infants, adolescents

,aged, convalescences ,pregnant and lactating mothers ,invalid vegetarian dishes

);Preparation of simple drinks, snacks and dishes(local and continental);Skills in meal service and entertainment

HEC 315   Extension Programme in Home Economics 2 units

Concept of extension program me and extension work; Philosophy and principles of Home Economics extension program me in Nigeria; Characteristics of extension programme. Roles of an extension worker; Knowledge and personal skills expected of an extension worker. Personal qualities of an extension worker; Extension teaching methods, Extension evaluation methods; Roles of rural women in Agriculture and economic development

 

 

HEC 316        Research Methods in Home Economics 2 units

 

The course is designed to help students gain Knowledge and skills in project writing, What research is, Important of research, Qualities of a good research, Research processes, The various chapters of research should be treated in depth, Research techniques, Research interpretation, Use of statistical table: percentile, mean,t-test, ANOVA.

300 Level                   2nd Semester               SIWES                                                 15 Units

 

 

 

 

400 Level                   1st Semester

 

HEC 401        Seminar in Home Economics 1 Units

 

Discussions of current issues, professionalism and place of research in Home Economics. Contemporary problems facing families as a result of rapid socio-economic changes in society. Advances in Home Economics and special problem areas.

 

HEC 411  Principles and Techniques of Textile Design 2 units

History of textiles. Elements and principles of textile design, Techniques used in textile designing(dyeing, printing) Traditional and contemporary textiles ,Tools and materials for dyeing,  Designing     of  fabrics  (types  and  methods  –weaving,  knitting,  embroidery

 

designs),Application of designs on fabrics using African motifs, Advances in textile, Educational visit to local dyeing centers.

 

HEC 412   Principles and Administration of Child Care Programme 2 Units

 

Principles, objectives and types of child care programme, decision or establishment of programme(s), getting prepared and organized, understanding children and their special needs, keeping children safe providing nutrition food, discipline and guidance, recognizing and handling child and neglect, working with parents.

HEC 413        Advanced Food Preparation and Preservation 2 Units

 

The application of principles of nutrition and management to planning and preparation of meals for special groups, and occasions; developmental research and control experiments with food; developing food demonstration techniques, quality characteristics of some important traditional Nigeria food ingredients, strategies for improving nutrient value and utilization of the traditional and non-traditional meals.

HEC 414        Child and Human Development Practicum                                             2

Units

Introduction to nursery school settings. Development of check-list for observation. Students will be practically involved in working with and relating to pre-school age children in Nursery schools and Day Care Centers, teaching the children. Observe the children’s development in the following areas: intellectual, social, moral, physical and emotional. The practicum will involve a day child observation in each week. A written report on the observation experience.

 

HEC 415        Advanced Home Management                          2 Units

 

Budgeting, planning for financial security, Wealth creation –Investment (Savings, stocks, shares etc.).Communication in the family. Personal human and social skill development, Human Rights and Violation. Social, political and economic policies affecting resource management. Home nursing practice, sexually education.

 

HEC 416        Advanced Clothing Construction 2 units

 

Advanced techniques in clothing construction in relation to elements of design and figure types, Lining, interlining, interfacing, cuffs collars, sleeves, embroidering etc. Construction of garments with special fabrics for ladies and men. Construction of special garments (wedding gowns, vulnerable groups etc).Contour garment.

 

400 Level       2nd Semester

 

HEC 421        Home Management Residence 2 Units

 

This course involves students spending a stipulated length of time in the home management residence. It affords students opportunity to apply all they have learnt in the home management course and other courses as they manage the resources of time, energy, money etc. in meeting the needs of the in-mates of the residence. Students are expected to demonstrate skills in meal management, house care entertaining, home, nursing, human relationship, interior decoration and other related home making activities in relation to income levels. There should be a practical examination at the end of the practicum.

 

HEC 422        Recipe Development and Sensory Evaluation         2 Units

 

Concept of recipe and sensory evaluation, Step in developing recipe ,Developing recipe using indigenous food resources, Fundamental principles of food quality evaluation and standard, taste , flavours, shapes size, texture, colour, and appearance (sensory evaluation) .Principle of recipe development, presentation acceptability, trials, selection of participants, analysis of results, emphasis on development and testing.

 

HEC 423 Food Service System and Administration 2 Units

 

Food service Operations. Menu planning and evaluation, forecasting, food and labour cost control .Catering in school, establishments (small and large), hospitals and other institutions, food distribution systems, quantity food production principles. Budgeting, purchasing convenience and sanitation. Supervision and management of personnel. Table laying.

HEC 424        Family Life Education/Family Planning 2 Units

 

Theories, concepts and principles of family communication, interaction, processes, decision making, conflict solution, integration and networking systems in the family and community. Inter relationships of these to the wider society. Emphasis on the function of the family as vital unit for the effective socialization and up-bringing of responsible and productive members of society, principles of responsible sex behavior, parenthood and family civic responsibilities, family policies.

HEC 425        Institutional Equipment, Food Production and Management                2

Units

The course involves skills, techniques, and principles in large scale food selection, preparation and service. It takes care of nutritional requirement of different groups in an

 

institution. It also deals with selection, use and care of institutional equipment and facilities. Field trip to various institutions where those institutional equipment are being used e.g. schools, hotels, hospitals etc. Report writing on the field trip.

HEC 426      Household Equipment and Management                                          2 Units

 

Definition of Household equipment, Type and kinds of household equipment (Traditional and modern).Principles of selecting household equipment, Management of household equipment, Simple household repairs and Maintenance.