Community Science – HPB College (Autonomous)

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In a democratic country, education aims at preparing youth for happy and efficient family life. The study of Home Science helps the pupils to become effective individuals and members of the family and community. Knowledge of Home Science is quite helpful to the students, as it enables them to apply their ability and intelligence for solving various problems of their own life and also the lives of other members, community and nation. Today there is a variety of scopes of self employment for Home Science graduates.Content

Ms Aparajita Kalita, HoD

Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification- M.Sc. (AAU), NET

Specialization & Area of Interest - Food Science and Nutrition

Dr. Ananya Kashyap

Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification- M. Sc. (AAU), M. Sc. (IGNOU), Ph. D. (AAU), NET

Specialization & Area of Interest - Food Science and Nutrition,Dietetics and Food Service Management

Ms Ishani Bhuyan

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Academic Qualification- M. Sc. (AU, Tamilnadu)

Specialization & Area of Interest - Human Development

Ms Niharika Dutta

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Academic Qualification- M. Sc.(Dib. U)
Specialization & Area of Interest - Human Development and Family Studies

Course name	Course outcomes
Food and Nutrition	Understand the concept of food and nutrition. Understand the effect of cooking on food. Create awareness about food preservation, meal planning and nutritional requirements. Understand various processes involved within the body. To learn about various diseases and its dietary requirements Understand about nutritional requirements during emergency
Human Development	Developing awareness of important aspects of development during the life span of an individual. Become acquainted with developmental stages from birth to old age. Perceive the importance of family and the community in the development of the children with special needs.
Clothing and Apparel Designing	Gain knowledge on the characteristics of fabrics and their use. Understand the methods of maintaining different fabrics, their finishing and storage. Learn the basic stitching skills and acquiring knowledge about embroidery. To learn about various dyes and dyeing techniques Know the basics of Computers.
Resource Managemen	To educate students about management in the family as well as in other spheres of life To understand the fundamentals of resource management in a changing scenario. To inculcate skills in identifying, creating, selecting and using available resources judiciously with emphasis on maximization and conservation to meet the goals. To understand the scientific application of the process of management in the judicious use of resources To know the importance of principles of design, To know the importance of ergonomics in day to day life
Extension and Communication	To understand the concept of communication and extension and its relevance for self and national development. To appreciate the role of Home Science extension in community development. To sensitize students towards identifying methods and prepare suitable materials for effective communication