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FCOS 322:Family Food Security

Overview of the world and national food situations; Various definitions of food security; The components of food security at national and household levels; Institutional, economic, social, infrastructural and environmental constraints to achieving family or...

FCOS 319:Meal Service and Table Etiquette

Knowledge and practice of meal service at both family and institutional level; Formal and informal meal service, table setting and table arrangement, the proper use of cutlery and glassware; and waiting on table; Table etiquette or rules of table courtesy....

FCOS 318: Sensory Evaluation of Food Products

Physiological bases of sensory evaluation - olfactory receptors, taste receptors, visual, etc; Sensory characteristics of food - appearance, aroma, flavour, texture, etc; Sensory Panels, Recruitment, Orientation, Screening, Training, Monitoring, Motivation;...

FCOS 317: Evolution of Fashion

Historical developments of costume and accessories of past periods; historical dress forms of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans; evolution of various garment forms from the fifteenth to the 21st century. The course will also draw parallels and diverse details...

FCOS 316: Curriculum Planning for the Young Child

In-depth knowledge of Early Childhood Education Curriculum; Factors that contribute to effective learning with reference to young children; Organization of  curriculum including but not limited to units on science, mathematics, art literature and...

FCOS 315:Textiles and Apparel Product Development

Study of knitting machines, looms and their accessories for textiles and apparel production: emphasis will be on locally produced looms; history of the production of strip - woven textiles in West Africa with special reference to those locally produced; The...

FCOS 314: Personal and Family Finance

Understanding the strategic role of money in the daily financial decisions of individuals and families. Relationship of: Attitudes about money to economic success; economic conditions to income and its use; life stage to earning potential; plan of action...

FCOS 312: Nutritional Assessment Methods

Nutritional assessment systems; anthropometric assessment such as measurement of body size, growth indices, body mass in children, adolescents and adults, measurement of body composition, interpretation and evaluation of anthropometric data, measurement...

FCOS 311: Parenting

Exploring the concepts of parenting and the skills needed for effective parental role; essential policy and professional issues in culturally divergent family settings; parenting children with special needs in areas of physical, mental, social and educational...

FCOS 309: Dynamics of Family Relations

Introduction to the Family as a social institution. The relationship between family members, outsiders and the community will be emphasized. Diversity of Family Relations and how these affect the individual. Understanding what the family is, its impact,...

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