To be eligible for admission to a 3-year Bachelor of Art (B.A) degree program in colleges affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, a student typically needs to have successfully completed their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in either the Art or field and maintained a consistent academic record throughout their educational career.

Semester: I
Course Code: 630111
Course Name: Theory: Home-Economics and Career Opportunities
Credits: 2
Exam Duration: 2 Hrs
Max Marks: External 30 + Internal 20 = 50

Syllabus

Unit System & Contents

Unit I – Introduction to Home-Economics

• History of Home-Economics

• Definition of Home-Economics

• Home-Economics Education as Education of Life

• Career opportunities in Home Economics

Weightage of Marks: 7

Unit II – Applied Branches of Home-Economics

• Home Management

• Food Science & Health Science

• Textile & Clothing

• Human Development

Weightage of Marks: 7

Unit III – Family Resources

• Types of Family Resources

• Characteristics of Family Resources

• Process of Decision Making

• Types of Decisions

Weightage of Marks: 8

Unit IV – Home and Event Management

• Definition of Home Management

• Process of Home Management

• Concept of Event Management

• Types of Events

Weightage of Marks: 8

Internal Assessment (20 Marks):

1. Class tests (Open Book Test / Objective Type Test / Descriptive Test)

2. Assignment / Seminar / Group Discussion / Visit Report

Course Outcomes:

After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO1: Explain the concept and meaning of Home-Economics
CO2: Describe the different branches of Home-Economics
CO3: Understand the career opportunities and new avenues in Home Economics
CO4: Apply knowledge in Home-Economics to develop entrepreneurial skills and attitudes required for entrepreneurship
CO5: Realize the scope of event management in the present age