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FCOS 424: Fashion Production Internship

A semester of intensive practical training in fashion design or accessories under the tutelage of an experienced fashion designer; acquisition of hands on skills in a commercial environment to be able to link classroom experiences to commercial production of...

FCOS 422:Food Product Development

Designing new products from a market perspective; Driving forces in the market place; Consumer Research; Methods of Idea development and management, Product development sequence; Engineering role in a typical food process; Food packaging industry, Safety and...

FCOS 418:Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships

Topics include romantic love, meaning of marriage, qualities of a successful marriage, sexual patterns, courting and dating, love and mate selection, intimate relationships, happiness and tension and conflict in relationships, separations, divorces, widowhood...

FCOS 416:Special Topics In Family Resource Management

The course will examine how gender studies and social class shape the experience of family life in contemporary African Countries. This multi-disciplinary course introduces a broad range of concepts and issues related to contemporary women, men, young people...

FCOS 415:Management of Food Service Systems

The course aims at enabling the student to have a comprehensive appraisal of all elements involved in good management of food service systems. Areas to be covered will include food service systems and their development; food service organization and...

FCOS 414: Textiles and Clothing Maintenance.

Historical development of soaps and detergents (surfactants); structure, properties, categories and functions of surfactants, dry cleaning agents, builders, stain/spot removers; types of dirt/soil, detergency, effect of water hardness, temperature, pH and...

FCOS 413:Child Study Laboratory Experience

Laboratory experience at the Child Study Center which includes observing and recording the growth and behaviour of toddlers and preschool children and working in the classroom with children; understanding principles and techniques for assessing, planning and...

FCOS 412: Policy Perspectives in Child Studies

Analysis of issues, contexts and variables related to children- how these factors impact on families and childcare professionals; examination and discussion of children’s rights, global and national perspectives of these issues and barriers to the...

FCOS 411: Garments and Accessories Technology

The course will examine the development of patterns for men and women's bespoke tailored suits; construction techniques including lining, interfacing, padding, bound pockets and button holes, welt pockets and pressing; different materials and fabrics used...

FCOS 408:Family Resource Management Practicum

A residential course during the final year when students move from their usual residences on or off campus to live in groups at the Family Resource Management Center  "FIDUA" at the University of Ghana, Legon for a specific period to...

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