FOODS & CLOTHING OPTION
LEVEL 100 COURSES
The Courses available in Level 100 are compulsory for all Foods & Clothing Option Students
FIRST SEMESTER
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FOODS & CLOTHING OPTION |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
FCOS 101 |
Introduction to Foods & Nutrition |
C |
2 |
|
FCOS 103 |
Introduction to Textile Fibres & Fabrics |
C |
3 |
|
MATH 101 |
General Mathematics |
C |
3 |
|
AGRC 101 |
General Chemistry I |
C |
2 |
|
CROP 101 |
Introduction to Agricultural Botany |
C |
2 |
|
UGRC 150 |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
C |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
15 |
|
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
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|
FOOD AND CLOTHING OPTION |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
|
FCOS 102 |
Scope & Philosophy of Family & Consumer Sciences |
C |
2 |
|
FCOS 104 |
Introduction to Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
|
AGRC 102 |
General Chemistry II |
C |
3 |
|
AGRC 104 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
C |
2 |
|
AGRC 108 |
General Physics |
C |
3 |
|
UGRC 110 |
Academic Writing I |
C |
3 |
|
UGRC 131-136 |
Understanding Human Societies |
C |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
|
LEVEL 200 COURSES
The Courses in Level 200 are compulsory for all Foods & Clothing Option Students
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FOODS AND CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 201 |
Child & Adolescent Development |
C |
2 |
AGEC 211 |
Microeconomics: principles and applications to households and firms |
C |
2 |
PSYC 221 |
Introduction to General Psychology |
C |
3 |
SOCI 221 |
Basic Concepts in Sociology |
C |
3 |
BCMB 205 |
General Biochemistry |
C |
3 |
UGRC 210 |
Academic Writing II |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
16 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FOODS AND CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 202 |
Introduction to Fashion Design |
C |
2 |
FCOS 204 |
Adult Development |
C |
2 |
FCOS 206 |
Principles of Foods |
C |
3 |
FCOS 208 |
Human Physiology |
C |
3 |
FCOS 212 |
Concepts of Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
AGRC 202 |
Introductory Statistics |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
15 |
LEVEL 300 COURSES
The students shall be required to take all the University and Department’s required courses. Additionally, the student shall take at least TWO electives per semester.
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FOODS AND CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 300 |
Family & Consumer Sciences Internship |
C |
2 |
FCOS 301 |
Consumer Behaviour & Education |
C |
2 |
FCOS 303 |
Principles of Housing |
C |
2 |
FCOS 305 |
Textile Design |
C |
3 |
FCOS 307 |
Basic Nutrition |
C |
3 |
UGRC 220-238 |
Introduction to African Studies |
C |
3 |
|
Select ANY one elective |
E |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
*FCOS 309 =Dynamics of Family (2 credits), FCOS 311
=Parenting (2credits), FCOS 315 = Textiles and Apparel Product (2 credits), FCOS 317 =Evolution of Fashion (2 credits)
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FOODS & CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 302 |
Food Hygiene and Safety |
C |
3 |
FCOS 304 |
Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
FCOS 306 |
Research Methods |
C |
3 |
FCOS 308 |
Housing the Family |
C |
2 |
FCOS 312 |
Nutritional Assessment Methods |
C |
2 |
FCOS 318 |
Sensory Evaluation of Foods |
C |
2 |
|
Select ANY one elective |
E |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
17 |
LEVEL 400 COURSES
The student shall be required to take all the Departmental required courses. Students may also take some elective courses. Level 400 students are expected to report to the School 4 weeks before the commencement of the first semester to begin their research project.
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FOODS & CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 400 |
Research Project |
C |
3 |
FCOS 401 |
Life Cycle Nutrition & Meal Management |
C |
3 |
FCOS 403 |
Apparel Design and Production |
C |
3 |
FCOS 405 |
Extension Theory |
C |
2 |
AGRC 401 |
Entrepreneurial Skills |
C |
3 |
|
Select 2 electives from FCOS 407,FCOS 411 & FCOS 415* |
E |
4 or 5 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 or 19 |
*FCOS 407 =Management of Household Tools & Appliances(3 credits),FCOS 411= Garment and Accessories Technology(2 credits, FCOS 415 =Management of Food Service Systems(2 credits)
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FOODS & CLOTHING OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 400 |
Research Project |
C |
3 |
FCOS 402 |
Textiles & Apparel Policies |
C |
2 |
FCOS 404 |
Current Issues in Foods and Nutrition |
C |
2 |
FCOS 406 |
Extension Practical |
C |
1 |
FCOS 408 |
Family Resource Management Practicum |
C |
3 |
FCOS 414 |
Textiles & Clothing Maintenance |
C |
3 |
|
Select 2 electives from FCOS 412,FCOS 416,FCOS 418,FCOS 422 & FCOS 424* |
E |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
*FCOS 412=Policy perspectives in Child Studies(2 credits), FCOS 416=Special Topics in Family Resource Management(2 credits) FCOS 418=Marriage, Family & Intimate Relationships(2 credits), FCOS 422=Food Product Development(2 credits, FCOS 424=Fashion Production Internship(2 credits)
2. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES
LEVEL 100 COURSES
The Courses available in Level 100 are compulsory for all Family and Child Studies Option Students
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 101 |
Introduction to Foods and Nutrition |
C |
2 |
FCOS 103 |
Introduction to Textile Fibres & Fabrics |
C |
3 |
MATH 101 |
General Mathematics |
C |
3 |
SOCI 121 |
Principles of Social Organization |
C |
3 |
PSYC 101 |
Elements of Psychology |
C |
3 |
UGRC 150 |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
17 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS102 |
Scope & Philosophy of Family & Consumer Sciences |
C |
2 |
FCOS 104 |
Introduction to Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
SOCI 122 |
Diversity of Peoples and Cultures |
C |
3 |
PSYC 102 |
Psychology for Everyday Living |
C |
3 |
AGRC 104 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
C |
2 |
UGRC 110 |
Academic Writing I |
C |
3 |
UGRC 131-136 |
Understanding Human Societies |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
LEVEL 200 COURSES
The Courses in Level 200 are compulsory for all Family and Child Studies Option Students
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 201 |
Child & Adolescent Development |
C |
2 |
FCOS 203 |
Task Performance Management |
C |
3 |
PSYC 221 |
Introduction to General Psychology |
C |
3 |
SOCI 221 |
Basic Concepts in Sociology |
C |
3 |
AGEC 211 |
Microeconomics: principles and applications to households and firms |
C |
2 |
UGRC 210 |
Academic Writing II |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
16 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 202 |
Introduction to Fashion Design |
C |
2 |
FCOS 204 |
Adult Development |
C |
2 |
FCOS 214 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
C |
3 |
SOCI 222 |
Motivation and Emotion |
C |
3 |
FCOS 212 |
Concepts of Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
AGRC 202 |
Introductory Statistics |
C |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
15 |
LEVEL 300 COURSES
The students shall be required to take all the University and Department’s required courses. Additionally, the student shall take at least TWO electives per semester.
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 300 |
Family & Consumer Sciences Internship |
C |
2 |
FCOS 301 |
Consumer Behaviour & Education |
C |
2 |
FCOS 303 |
Principles of Housing |
C |
2 |
FCOS 309 |
Dynamics of Family Relations |
C |
2 |
FCOS 311 |
Parenting |
C |
2 |
FCOS 313 |
Home Furnishings |
C |
2 |
UGRC 220-238 |
Introduction to African Studies |
C |
3 |
|
Select ANY one elective |
E |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FAMILY & CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 304 |
Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
FCOS 306 |
Research Methods |
C |
3 |
FCOS 308 |
Housing the Family |
C |
2 |
FCOS 314 |
Personal and Family Finance |
C |
2 |
FCOS 316 |
Curriculum Planning for the Young Child |
C |
3 |
FCOS 326 |
Child Studies Laboratory Experience |
C |
2 |
|
Select ANY 2 or 3 other electives |
E |
6 |
|
TOTAL |
|
20 |
LEVEL 400 COURSES
The student shall be required to take all the Departmental required courses. Students may also take some elective courses. Level 400 students are expected to report to the School 4 weeks before the commencement of the first semester to begin their research project.
FIRST SEMESTER
|
FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 400 |
Research Project |
C |
3 |
FCOS 401 |
Life Cycle Nutrition & Meal Management |
C |
3 |
FCOS 405 |
Extension Theory |
C |
2 |
FCOS 407 |
Management of Household Tools & Appliances |
C |
3 |
AGRC 401 |
Entrepreneurial Skills |
C |
3 |
|
Select 2 electives FCOS 411 & FCOS 415* |
E |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
*FCOS 411= Garment and Accessories Technology(2 credits, FCOS 415 =Management of Food Service Systems(2 credits)
SECOND SEMESTER
|
FAMILY & CHILD STUDIES OPTION |
|
|
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
FCOS 400 |
Research Project |
C |
3 |
FCOS 406 |
Extension Practical |
C |
1 |
FCOS 408 |
Family Resource Management Practicum |
C |
3 |
FCOS 412 |
Policy perspectives in Child Studies |
C |
2 |
FCOS 416 |
Special Topics in Family Resource Management |
C |
2 |
FCOS 418 |
Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships |
C |
3 |
|
Select 2 electives from FCOS 402,FCOS 404,FCOS 414,FCOS 422 & FCOS 424* |
E |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
|
18 |
*FCOS 402 =Textiles & Apparel Policies(2 credits), FCOS 404 =Current Issues in Foods and
Nutrition(2 credits)
FCOS 414= Textiles & Clothing Maintenance(2 credits), FCOS 422=Food Product
Development(2 credits)FCOS 424=Fashion Production Internship (2 credits)