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HOUSEHOLD ARTS

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.

Household Arts 169. Elementary Cooking.—Both Terms. 8:30 to
10:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $5.00. Miss Peek.

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.

Household Arts 170. Home Management and Food Study.—Both
Terms. 10:30 to 11:30; P. H. Credit, 1 hours. Mrs. Avery.

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,
care of the room, care of the patient, emergencies, study of special diseases and
simple ailments.[7]

Household Arts 171. Advanced Cooking.—First Term. 10:30 to
12:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $5.00. Miss Peek.

169 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 172. Methods in Cooking (three weeks); Methods
in Sewing (three weeks).—First Term. 12:15 to 1:15; P. H.
Credit, 1 hour. Mrs. Avery and Miss O'Neal.

Special attention will be given to planning courses of study, choice of equipment,
methods, etc. Demonstration lessons and practice teaching.

Household Arts 173. Dietetics.—First Term. 8:30 to 10:30; P. H.
Credit, 1 hour. Laboratory Fee $5.00. Mrs. Avery.

169 prerequisite—and chemistry required. 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. Elementary Sewing.—First Term. 8:30 to
10:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $5.00. Miss Gilman.

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

Discussions of Domestic Art in relation to the school girl.

Work required—models and garments suitable to introduce in elementary sewing.
Use of the sewing machine and its attachments. Care and repair of clothing.

Household Arts 175. Elementary Dress Making.—Both Terms.
2:30 to 4:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $5.00. Miss Gilman
and Miss O'Neal.

174, or equivalent prerequisites. Hygiene of clothing. Use of Commercial
Patterns. Budgets. The making of lingerie blouse, wash dress, or tailored shirt and
skirt. Discussion of sewing courses for upper grades.

Household Arts 176. Sewing and Study of Textiles. Advanced.—
Both Terms.—2:30 to 4:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $5.00.
Miss O'Neal.

For those who intend teaching in elementary, vocational and high schools. 174
and 175 prerequisites. Drafting. Making of an inexpensive dress form. Courses of
study, and lesson plans. Demonstrations and illustrative materials. Conservation
problems. Such garments made as seem necessary for the students.

Household Arts 177. Millinery.—First Term. A class may be organized
if a sufficient number apply. Fee—each student must
furnish own material.

Course will include study of foundation and frame making, cutting, shaping,
joining, binding, wiring frames, covering, facing, and draping hats with straw
braid, velvet or other materials, finishing edges, making silk flowers, and other
trimmings. Problem—a hat made complete by each student.