Laboratory
Geography:-
Geography lab plays a pivotal role in enriching geographical base of a student- a necessary part of learning that exposes students to full spectrum of disciplinary subfields- physical, human and nature-society geography as well as geographical techniques. The lab is well equipped with a series of maps, topographic sheets and variety of survey equipments like tracing table, thermometers, barometer, magnetic compass, electric globe, anemometer, wind wane, standard time indicator and wet and dry bulb thermometers. CDs related to different topics are also kept in the lab. Field trips are organised for the students to study the natural occupancy of various facts and inform about physical changes with the help of Global positioning system and Geographic information system available on Net. Geography Lab specializes in the development of qualitative and quantitative research skills in College.
Home Science: -
Goals
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To provide maximum opportunities available in all the five disciplines of Home Science to equip the students in becoming self-sufficient in skills and self-reliable.
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To encourage students for higher education in Home Science disciplines and improve their quality of living.
- Enhancing the students to combat the challenges of life in their day to day activity.
- To excel as Home Scientists in their personal and professional life.
Department
Home Science is an exclusive field of study which encompasses the discipline of Arts,. It involves the basic necessities of human life. Various disciplines of Home Science and the activities performed are as follows.
Food Science & Nutrition
- The department organizes Nutrition Week (1-7 September) and World Food Day (16 October) as an annual event. As an outreach activity students perform food sale.
- Food contests are conducted with sponsorship from national and multinational companies like Idhayam, R.K.Soy Foods, Aachi Masala and Nestle.
- Experts like nutritionists, doctors, and food technologists in the areas related to Health and Nutrition are invited every year for special lecture. Visits to food industries and internship training in Hospitals are arranged for students
Textiles & Clothing
- Memorandum of Understanding with ESSDi help the students to work with the current trends in designing. The CADD (Computer Aided Dress Designing) software avails opportunity to design their garments.
- Computerized Sewing Machine aids in enriching the surface decoration and Industrial Sewing Machines offers the students to work with the speed in garment construction.
- Natural dyes are bio-friendly which is effectively used by the students in practical to color the fabric.
Family Resource Management
- Every year cottage stay is conducted for which we are equipped with all the furnishings and accessories. House plans for various income levels are prepared by the students.
- Quantity cookery is initiated during the cottage stay which helps the students to prepare food in bulk.
- The students plan their budget very effectively and are in smart in establishing themselves with the available resources.
Human Development
- Every year as a part of the curriculum the students handle classes at primary and nursery schools.
- The students visit special children and offer them basic training.
- The students extend their services to old age home.
Extension Education
- Students are equipped with skills to become self sufficient and self reliant to establish them as entrepreneurs.
- Students become aware of the Government and Non-Government organizations which would provide them opportunities to serve as well as to receive funds from them in establishing a unit on their own.
- Entrepreneurial skill of students are enhanced by providing training on income generating skill like Food Preservation, Bakery, Garment construction and Artificial Jewellery making are also provided.