HE2142 : Consumption rationalize

Department

Department of Home Economics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Home Economics

Type

Elective

Credits

02

Prerequisite

AE1014

Overview

This course includes the definition of the concept of rationalization of consumption and the mechanism of spreading rational awareness and the culture of optimal consumption in the consumption of food, clothing, housing, water and energy and the application of information and experience gained in the fields of the department to raise the level of rationalization of consumption

Laboratory projects

Training students on the foundations of proper rationalization and defining the wrong consumption habits of individuals and how to correct them

Intended learning outcomes

If the student successfully completes the course,

he will be able to identify the purchase motives that affect the consumer's purchasing behavior, and to understand the concept of household consumption, its components, patterns, and the factors affecting it.And to practice the stages of purchasing decision-making for the consumer in the various purchasing facilities

He is aware of the methods of commercial fraud and masters the exploitation of consumables and raw materials and their available resources to make some pieces of art that you need for use at home with the least costs, and applies methods of rationalization of consumption in all areas of family consumption (food - clothing - housing, furniture, equipment and tools - energy – water)

Teaching and learning methods

Panel discussions and dialogue

Methods of assessments

First midterm written exam 25%, Second midterm written exam 25%,final written exam 50%