FIELD TRIP -Uppada, Block Printing, ethikopakka and RARS-26,27th Feb, 2024

 

St. Joseph's College for Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

FIELD TRIP / STUDY TOUR

 

Department: HOME SCIENCE                                              Date(S): 26,27^th  Feb, 2024

Class   :  II & I UG

Name & Details of Place(S) Visited :  2-Days field trip to Uppada, Block Printing,(Kakinada), Etikopakka, Regional Agriculture Research station (Anakapalle)

Purpose of Visit         : Extension Activity

Field Visit / Study Tour Report: This trip gave us the opportunity to learn and observe various skills such as weaving process, toy manufacturing process, block printing and the preparation of jaggery based products.

FIELD VISIT -DOMINOS-24/8/23

 

FIELD VISIT

DOMINOS

No. of Students: 48                                                                                       Date: 24/8/23

                                                                                                              Target Group:  III H.Sc

We the students of III HOME SCIENCE went to an outdoor visit to Dominos near beach road, Novotel, Visakhapatnam. The purpose of visit is to have a clear understanding about the food quality control and safety measures followed by the Dominos staff in their kitchen .Students observed each and everything like cold storage .In cold storage students noticed some guidelines displayed in the storage room like temperature chart, dough proofing guide, shelf life chart, shelf life record, list of Imminent Health Risks. Students also observed that the foods imported by the Dominos are FSSAI hallmarked I.e.; they are following the standards of food laws. They are getting all the imported food items from their main branch, Hyderabad.

                         Then all students are engaged in pizza making with the help of the demo given by the staff in the kitchen. Students made the pizza of their own and tasted their own delicious pizza.

CONCLUSION   : 

                        Students had a great exposure on visiting Dominos and had an experience of pizza making. Students came to know about the storage process and safety measures and practices maintained by the Dominos kitchen.  

 

 

 

TWO DAYS WORKSHOP ON BLOUSE MAKING-15/09/2023 &16/09/2023

 

WORKSHOP ON BLOUSE MAKING

Date – 15/09/2023 &16/09/2023

 

The department of Home Science has conducted a two days workshop on “Blouse Making” by Ms. T.Tanuja Sravanthi, Alumna, and subject expert. Students of II B.Sc. Home Science participated in the workshop.

During the workshop students of II B.Sc. Home Science have acquired skill in blouse making using cotton and poplin fabrics. Different methods of drafting techniques were learnt like flat pattern techniques using their old blouse measurements and also learnt techniques in taking measurements for stitching a blouse. The basic standards in drafting and principles in cutting and stitching were learnt.  Techniques in cutting bias pieces for neckline finishes and general finishing process like hemming were taught. Adjustment of fabric while cutting and economically usage of fabric while drafting were the key points also be considered and were well trained. Assembling of cutting patterns stepwise and its importance at every point were discussed. The role of darts and seams in getting shape of blouse is also discussed. General information like selection of fabric while stitching blouse for various age groups were also discussed.

On the second day the students individually practiced blouse stitching and were supervised and guided by the resource person. Students learnt skill in stitching and fixing the fasteners. Different types of sleeves and necklines were also taught like basic sleeves, long sleeves and puff sleeves. Necklines like round neck, square and boat necklines were also taught. Evaluations of student were done based upon the stitching abilities and the end product produced. This blouse making helps in provides employment and generates income. This training program provides young women with vocational skills required to establish their own business. They can also acquire jobs in boutiques and can be trainers.

 

 

   

WORKSHOP ON BAG MAKING-11/08/2023

 

WORKSHOP ON BAG MAKING

Date – 11/08/2023

            The department of Home Science has conducted a one day workshop on “Bag Making” by Ms. T.Tanuja Sravanthi, Alumna, and subject expert. Students of III B.Sc. Home Science participated in the workshop and presented various types of bag.

            During the workshop students of III B.Sc. Home Science have done various types of bags – using canvas and jute fabrics. Instructions were given on general rules to be followed during the pattern making. Standard measurement of different models of bags such as tote bags, sling bags, cell phone pouches were taught. The bags are eco- friendly and are enriched with kalamkari and batik printed fabrics. Students learnt skill in stitching and fixing the fasteners. During the workshop various techniques in bag making were discussed. These bags are esthetic and are replaced with plastic bags. This bag making helps in provides employment and generates income. This training program provides young women with vocational skills required to establish their own business. These not only support economically and also show environmental responsibility by using eco friendly fabrics.

 

BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS-17/10/2023

 

GUEST LECTURE REPORT

BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

 

Total no. of students: 26                                                                                                    Date: 17/10/2023                                                                                                                                                           II BSc Home Science

TOPIC: BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

GUEST LECTURER: Ms. Gladys Evangeline

                             School Counselor at Kendriya Vidyalaya Vizianagaram

 

REPORT OF GUEST LECTURE ON BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

 

On 17^th October 2023, a guest lecture was conducted for the students of II B.sc Home science on the topic Behavioral problems.  The guest speaker was Ms. Gladys Evangeline ma’am who is currently working as a school counselor at Kendriya vidyalaya Vizianagaram. During the session, the factors that may result in the behavioural problems such as parental factors, family factors, socio-economic factors are discussed. The major behavioural problems during the childhood years are thumbsucking,enuresis temoer tantrums,disruptive behavior juvenile delinquency and their causative factors such as the lack of communication, single parenting,parental rejection of the child,and many such reasons, early identification and treatment methods are also discussed.

After the session, a doubt solving time was given, where ma’am has clarified our doubts.

We thank our Head of the Department and the faculty for providing us the opportunity.

 

GUEST LECTURE-Food Quality and Opportunities in food industries-16/9/23

 

St. Joseph's College for Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam Internal Quality Assurance Cell

GUEST LECTURE / INVITED RESOURCE TALK

Department: HOME SCIENCE		Date-16/9/23
Class/ Target audience	III H.Sc
Resource Speaker: Sailesh Sangu, Executive Food and Safety Officer, Gitam University

Bank A/c Details with IFSC Code of Resource Person:

TOPIC- Food Quality and Opportunities in food industries

Synopsis of the Resource Talk

Packaging and Labeling, Food Standards and Selections of Raw materials Opportunities in Food industries. Sanitation and hygiene aspect in mass kitchen.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EVENT

GUEST LECTURE REPORT

Food safety and Quality Management

 

Total no. of students: 46                                                                                   Date: 16/09/2023                                                                                                                                                           III BSc Home Science

TOPIC: Food safety and Quality Management

GUEST LECTURER: Mr. Sailesh Sangu

                              (Food Executive Officer, GITAM)

 

                               The students of III BSc Home Science of St. Joseph’s College for Women (A) had a guest lecture about “Food Safety and Quality Management” by guest lecturer Mr. Sailesh Sangu, Food Executive officer from Gitam University.

                            In this session, we learned about Food safety and its principles; Hazards and its types; Factors influencing food quality and importance of food quality; Packaging, types of packaging and its objectives; Food labeling and importance. Sir explained us about Food safety and its importance briefly. Sir also explained us about cooking temperatures Sir explained us about Consideration for packing and its importance. Scope in food technology career guidance,  oppurtunities, brief introduction about food quality and safety.

CONCLUSION

          Students had a great interactive session and gained knowledge about the background processes happening in the food industries.

 

Workshop-Overview on Nutritional Assessment-2/9/2

 

St. Joseph's College for Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam Internal Quality Assurance Cell

WORKSHOP-2

Department: HOME SCIENCE		Date-2/9/23
Class/ Target audience	II & III H.Sc
Surya Deepthi (Ph.D), Senior Nutritionist Consultant, Starlite Nutrition

Bank A/c Details with IFSC Code of Resource Person:

TOPIC-Overview on Nutritional Assessment

Synopsis of the Resource Talk

ABCD Techniques Bioimpedance analysis Counseling Training

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EVENT

 

Resource Person Comments/Feedback:

 

Signature of the Resource Person (with date):                       Signature of HOD / In charge:

 

 

WORKSHOP

OVERVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT

 

No. of Students: 75                                                                                                              Date: 2/09/2023

Venue: R-30                                                                           Target Group: III & II H.Sc

Resource Person: MRS. SURYA DEEPTHI

                               Senior Consultant Nutritionist

                               Starlite Nutrition, Vishakapatnam

 

On 2^nd September 2023 as a part of national nutrition week, a guest lecture was conducted by Department of Home Science. The guest was Mrs. Surya Deepthi Mam, senior consultant nutritionist at Starlite Nutrition, Vishakhapatnam.

The session was about the various methods of nutritional assessments and their application in assessing the patient.

The Nutritional assessment tools are   

1. Disease based
2. Age based
3. The various methods are
4. Subjective Global Assessment
5. Biochemical Assessment
6. 3.Anthropometric Testing and BMI
7. Biochemical Impedance Analysis
8. Handgrip Functional Test
9. Three day food dairy

 

The factors  that are to be considered while nutritional assessment are

1. Food intake
2. Weight loss
3. Morbidity

1. 4.Psychological stress

4. Neuropsychological stress
5. BMI  

 

Mam has also taught us to calculate the hip/waist ratio and the calorie requirement of a post cardiac surgery person.

We the students of Home Science, express our gratitude to Mrs. Surya Deepthi Mam for the practical knowledge she shared with us.

We also thank our faculty members and Head of the Department for this opportunity.