Human Ecology

Applied Nutrition demonstrates a practical approach to the identification and management of nutrition challenges of individuals and the community. The course will assess the disease burden on the population, during the interaction of students, health practitioners and care givers in institutions.

This course seeks to equip student teachers with the requisite knowledge and skills to create a comfortable and attractive interior environment.  The course is designed to enable the students to employ their creativity and innovative skills in a collaborative way. Explore the history of interior decorating, apply the elements and principles of design in the selection and coordination of fabrics, furniture, walls, and floor and window treatments. Students will also learn about different furniture styles, furniture for living spaces, lighting and the importance of arranging rooms according to function and the value of soft furnishings and accessories in living spaces.

This course should enable students to hone their skills in developing unit plans, lesson plans and evaluation instruments for micro teaching as well as classroom teaching. They  should also gain knowledge about the Home Economics Department, and Curriculum. Ultimately the students should be able to take their place in society, equipped with the necessary skills for managing a department.