The University of Virginia record :: March 15, 1918

It is recommended that students wishing to specialize in household economy take
Hygiene and Chemistry as these courses are planned with special reference to the
work in household economy.

Teachers applying for a high school grade certificate in cooking or in sewing and
the study of textiles must take two courses in each of these subjects.

Note.—College women who complete courses 250, 251, 252, satisfactorily will
be given certificates by the United States Food Administration and will be enrolled
in the State organization for college service.

Household Arts 169a. E. C. Study of Foods.—Section I, 8:30 to
10:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $2.50. Mrs. McMichaels.

Household Arts 169b. E. C. Study of Foods.—Section II, 2:30 to
4:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $2.50. Mrs. Avery.

A study of the production and composition of raw food materials; the physical
and chemical changes caused by cooking and the relation of these matters to the
processes of digestion and nutrition.

Laboratory Work: Two hours daily. Practice is given in selecting and combining
food materials also in the planning and serving of meals at specified cost.
Text-Book.—Forster and Weighley, Foods and Sanitation.

Household Arts 170. E. C. Home Management.—10:30; P. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Miss Palmer.

Principles of successful and efficient housekeeping. It includes such topics as
house sanitation, drainage, water supply, plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation,
disposal of waste, house furnishing and decoration, floors and walls, finishes and
coverings, suitable furnishing for various rooms, household expenditure, need of
system, proper division of income, prevention of waste, home care of the sick, baths,
care of the room, care of the patient, emergencies, study of special diseases and
simple ailments.

Household Arts 171. E. C. Home Cooking and Table Service.—10:30
to 12:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $2.50. Mrs. Avery.

169a or 169b prerequisite. Includes the further study of the principles involved in
cooking and their application. The methods of presenting the subject of foods in
rural elementary and high schools are developed, also practice in demonstrating the
art of cookery.

Household Arts 172a. E. C. Theory and Practice of Teaching Cooking.—12:15;
P. H. 12. Credit, 2 hours. Miss Palmer.

Special attention will be given to planning courses of study, choice of equipment,
methods, etc., for various schools according to the needs of the community
and available funds, demonstration lessons and practice teaching.

Household Arts 172b. E. C. Theory and Practice of Teaching Sewing.—12:15;
W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours.

Household Arts 173. E. C. Dietetics.—2:30 to 4:30; P. H. Credit, 2
hours. Laboratory Fee $2.50. Mrs. McMichaels.

169a prerequisite—and household chemistry strongly advised. Presents the fundamental
principles of human nutrition and their application to the feeding of individuals,
families and large groups under varying conditions. It includes a study
of the chemistry and physiology of digestion; metabolism of protein, carbohydrates
and fats; the 100 caloric portion as a unit; feeding of children and invalids; balanced
rations—menu making, etc.

Household Arts 174. E. C. Sewing and Study of Textiles, Elementary.—8:30
to 10:30; M. H. Reading Room L. B. Credit, 2 hours.
Fee $2.50. Miss Rossmann.

Designed for those preparing to teach sewing in elementary grades, and to furnish
a fundamental knowledge of practical sewing.

Discussions on Domestic Art subjects in elementary schools.

Work required—Book of 20 models and two undergarments. Text.-Book.—A
Sewing Course—Mrs. Woolman (Whitcomb & Barrows).

Household Arts 175. E. C. Sewing and Study of Textiles. Intermediate.—2:30
to 4:30; L. B. Reading Room. Credit, 2 hours.
Fee $2.50. Miss Rossman and Assistant.

This course is designed for those preparing to teach sewing in elementary and
secondary schools. Discussion on Domestic Art subjects in secondary schools and
colleges. Planning clothing budgets, etc. Work required—Book of 14 models,
one night dress, and lingerie shirt waist. Text-Book.—A Sewing Course—Mrs.
Woolman (Whitcomb & Barrows).

Household Arts 176. E. C. Sewing and Study of Textiles. Advanced.—10:30
to 12:15; L. B. Reading Room. Credit, 2 hours.
Fee $2.50. Miss Rossman and Assistant.

For those who wish to teach sewing in elementary and high schools. It will include:
Cutting and fitting, study of color and style in relation to wearer. Each
student will complete a tailored shirt waist, design and make a dress of advanced
style, or one other garment or models for trimming.

Household Arts 177. E. C. Millinery.—10:30; W. R. L. Credit, 1
hour. Fee $2.50. Miss Rossman and Assistant.

Prerequisites, Household Arts 120 or 121: Includes making buckram frames, finishing
edges of hats, silk flowers and other trimmings and points in hat-making.

Household Arts 216. Course for County Demonstration Agents.—
Peabody Hall.

This course will include special work in Agriculture, English, Household Arts,
Canning, Drying, Pruning, Preserving, Jelly Making, Poultry, Games and Story Telling,
and the Organization of a county. For full description with schedule, write to
the Director.

Household Arts 217. Demonstration Work.—10:30 and 4:30; W. R.
L. Miss Minard.

Special demonstration and instruction by a representative of the Dennison Manufacturing
Co., in various uses of crepe paper, crepe paper rope, picture binding
and sealing wax.

Household Arts 250. E. C. Food and The War.—10:30; P. H.
Credit, 1 hour. Mrs. Garnett.

A general survey of the world's food problem in its geographic, economic and
nutritional aspects. Includes the study of the effect of the war upon the food of
Europe and America and the necessity of food control.

Household Arts 251. E. C. Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition
in Relation to the War.—12:15; P. H. Credit, 1 hour. Mrs. Garnett.

Open to students taking household arts 250. A development of subject matter
of course with greater emphasis on its nutritional aspects and their relation to
national and international food conservation.

Household Arts 252. E. C. Laboratory Course in use and conservation
of foods. Hours to be arranged. Fee $2.50. Miss Palmer.

Open to students taking Courses 250 and 251. The practical applications of the
principles presented in Courses 250 and 251, designed to give the information and
to develope the skill which will prepare the student to act as assistant to official
demonstrators.

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