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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 69. Cookery I.—Both Terms. 8:30-10:30; P. H.
Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, one session-hour. Laboratory
fee $5.00. First Term, Miss Peek. Second Term, Mrs.
Avery.

A course designed to give experience in cookery and combination of foods used
in the average home, and in teaching foods. One hour of food study required with
this course. Class limited to twenty members.

Household Arts 70. Household Management.—First Term. 12:251:15;
P. H. 2. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Peek.

Planning the house. Lighting, ventilating, heating and plumbing. Care of the
house. System in housekeeping methods. Labor saving devices.

Household Arts 71. Food Study.—First Term. 10:30-11:30; P. H.
4. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Peek.

Lectures and recitations. Source and composition of food. Principles of cookery.
Menu work and table service. Required with cookery 1.

Household Arts 72. Methods.—First Term. 8:30-9:30; P. H. Small
Laboratory. Credit, one session-hour. Mrs. Avery.

This course is designed to furnish the back-ground for practice teaching in both
cooking and sewing. Special attention given to planning courses of study for both
rural and city schools, choice and cost of equipment, lesson plans, and community
service. A course in general methods required.

Household Arts 73. Practice Teaching.—First Term. Cooking,
9:30-11:30; Sewing, 2:30-4:30; P. H. Small Laboratory. Credit,
one session-hour. Laboratory fee, $5.00. Mrs. Avery.

Household Arts 72 required with this course. Actual teaching of grade children
to be done in this class. Class limited to twelve members. Conferences to be arranged.

Household Arts 74. Cookery II.—Both Terms. 10:30-12:15; P. H.
Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, one session-hour. Laboratory
fee $6.00. First Term, Miss Brinton. Second Term,
Mrs. Avery.

Household Arts 69 prerequisite. Menu making basis for work. Some fancy
cookery to be included, also some experimental work. Class limited to sixteen
members.

Household Arts 75. Dietetics.—First Term. 2:30-4:30; P. H. Domestic
Science Laboratory. Credit, one session-hour. Fee
$5.00. Miss Brinton.

A course in Hospital and Institution management. 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 75. Sewing I.—Both Terms. 2:30-4:30; B. L.
Credit, one session-hour. Fee $5.00. Miss Metz.

Designed for those preparing to teach sewing in elementary grades and to furnish
a working knowledge of plain sewing. Discussion of Household Arts in relation to
the school and home. Work required: The making of garments suitable for elementary
sewing—Use and alteration of commercial patterns—Use of sewing machine—Care
and repair of clothing.

Household Arts 77. Sewing II.—Both Terms. 8:30-10:30; B. L.
Credit, one session-hour. Fee $5.00. Miss Metz.

This course is a continuation of Household Arts 76 with a brief study of textiles,
discussions of clothing, budgets and elementary dressmaking.

Household Arts 78. Advanced Dressmaking.—First Term. 8:30-10:30;
B. L. Credit, one session-hour. Fee $5.00 Miss Hull.

History and evolution of dress. Drafting, cutting and fitting shirtwaists and
skirts designed from foundation drafts. Dresses draped on forms without patterns.
Students provide materials. Household Arts 76 and 78 prerequisites.

Household Arts 79. Millinery.—First Term. 2:30-4:30; B. L.
Credit, one session-hour. Fee for wire, buckram, thread, etc.,
$2.50. Students furnish other material. Miss Hull.

Course includes pattern cutting, millinery stitches, making of wire frames and
buckram frames. A summer hat of straw braid and piece goods—hat of some suitable
winter material—transparent hat.