HPSC Assistant Professor (Home Science) - Complete Syllabus Breakdown
1. Food & Nutrition
1.1 Human Nutrition
- Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats - Functions, Deficiency
- Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals - RDA, Deficiency Disorders
- Dietary Fiber - Types, Benefits, Sources
- Water - Hydration, Dehydration Disorders
1.2 Energy Metabolism
- BMR, RMR, SDA - Factors Affecting
- Energy Balance - Positive vs. Negative Energy Balance
- Thermogenesis - Role in Energy Expenditure
1.3 Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition
- Therapeutic Diets - Liquid, High-Fiber, High-Protein, Ketogenic
- Diet in Diseases - Diabetes, CVD, Obesity, Hypertension, Cancer
- Food Allergies & Intolerances
1.4 Food Science & Technology
- Food Preservation - Refrigeration, Canning, Freezing, Drying
- Food Additives - Preservatives, Colors, Emulsifiers, Antioxidants
- Food Contamination - Bacterial, Fungal, Chemical
2. Human Development & Psychology
- Prenatal Development - Factors Affecting Fetal Growth
- Cognitive & Emotional Growth in Childhood
- Piaget?s Cognitive Development Theory
- Erikson?s Psychosocial Stages
- Learning Theories - Classical & Operant Conditioning
3. Textile Science & Clothing
- Natural Fibers: Cotton, Wool, Silk - Properties & Uses
- Synthetic Fibers: Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic
- Dyeing & Printing Techniques - Block, Screen, Roller, Digital
4. Extension Education & Communication
- Principles of Extension Education
- Types of Communication - Verbal, Non-Verbal, Mass Communication
- Role of NGOs & SHGs in Rural Development
5. Research Methodology & Statistics
- Types of Research - Qualitative, Quantitative
- Sampling Techniques - Random, Stratified, Cluster
- Statistical Analysis - Mean, Median, Mode, ANOVA, Chi-Square
6. Family Resource Management
- Home Management - Planning, Organizing, Controlling
- Time & Energy Management - Work Simplification Techniques
- Consumer Education - Budgeting, Investment, Savings
7. Housing & Interior Design
- Housing Planning - Factors Affecting Housing Selection
- Interior Decoration - Elements & Principles of Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes - Solar Panels, Insulation
8. Food Safety & Public Health
- Foodborne Diseases - Salmonella, E. Coli, Norovirus
- Food Laws & Regulations - FSSAI, HACCP, Codex Alimentarius
- Community Nutrition - National Nutrition Programs