Department of Home Economics

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Applied Nutrition Research Group

Applied Nutrition Research Group concentrates on improving the nutritional quality of foods, on primary prevention, surveillance, and nutritional epidemiology, establishing reference values and guidelines for healthy eating, dietary education, and collective catering for the healthy population.....




Introduction

The Department of Home Economics, GCWUF provides professional education dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families. Home Economics Education empowers individuals to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Students develop human literacy as they master a complex set of essential skills and knowledge needed to achieve the desired quality of life. They gain career preparedness as they acquire readiness to participate in a rapidly changing workforce and global economy. The ultimate objective of Home Economics Department is to help the students to learn and incorporate the necessary skills to have productive, complete, and acquainted lives.

Vision

The Department of Home Economics is inspired by the belief that a supportive, challenging and learning environment is a foundation for the personal, intellectual and professional development of our students, faculty and staff. The vision of Department is to produce outstanding graduates who use Home Economics knowledge and skills to address societal issues to promote the global well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Home Economics is to prepare professionals who help to promote a better quality of life for individuals and families, enhancing the inter-relationship of people and communities in diverse social, economic and physical environment. In addition to BS Home economics, a Specialized 4 Year Degree Program, BS Fashion Design is also being offered by the department of Home Economics. For graduates who wish further specialization, the curriculum prepares them for advanced degrees such as Masters of Sciences in Food & Nutrition. A complimentary mission of the department is to provide individual with the skill program certificate courses to fulfill curricular needs of students, as well as professionals and non-professionals in the region. These programs improve the quality of life for the individuals and families in the region through public service and research.

Programs Offered

BS Home Economics [Four Years Degree Programme ]

  • Program Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: F.Sc. Pre-medical (For major Food & nutrition) F.Sc. Pre-engineering/EA with home economics(for all other majors)
  • Seats Allocation :  60 Morning 60 evening
  • Fee Structures: See More Details ...
  • Scheme of Study: See More Details ...

BS Fashion Design [Four Years Degree Programme ]

  • Program Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: FA/F.Sc or equivalent (60% weightage) university drawing test is compulsory (40% weightage)
  • Seats Allocation:  60 Morning 60 evening
  • Fee Structures: See More Details ...
  • Scheme of Study: See More Details ...

Ayesha Hussain

Assistant Professor, Home Economics

M-Phil (18 Years) Degree M.Phil Home Economics




MADIHA JAVID

Lecturer, Home Economics

M-Phil (18 Years) Degree Food and Nutrition




MARIAM SHAKEEL

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




SEHRISH

Lecturer, Home Economics

Master/ MS (18 Years) Degree M.Sc.(Hons.)




SOBIA MUKHTAR

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




TEHREEM FATIMA

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




WARDA TARIQ

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




SAIRA SIDDIQUE

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




NAILA LATIF

Lecturer, Home Economics

M-Phil (18 Years) Degree M-Phill Clothing and Textiles




SAMIA LIAQUAT

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




SIDRA HAFEEZ

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




WAJEEHA BAKHTAWAR

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




ZUNAIRA FAROOQ

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




AMNA WARDA

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




VARDA ZAINAB

Visiting Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




FAIZA AHMED

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




MARIAM ASGHAR

Lecturer, Home Economics

Qulification Not Present




Faculty Development Training Programme

Faculty Development Training Programme held on 9th-13th August, 2021....

Embellishment Practical

Practical Work by the Students of BS Fashion Design 5th Semester ...

Fashion Thesis Display

2nd Fashion Thesis Display is going to be held on 28th-29th May 2022 at Lyallpur Galleria Faisalabad...

4th Fashion Thesis Display

4th Fashion Thesis Display...

Silk Paint Practical

Silk Painting Practical by Students of BS Home Economics 7th semester ...

Nutrition Camp

A one-day Nutrition Camp was organized by BS Home Economics (Food and Nutrition) 7th semester on Wednesday 24-11-2021as part of their course...

PAK-INDONESIA Food & Nutrition Festival

BS Home Economics 8th and 6th semester Food and nutrition students participated in product development competition held at NIFSAT, UAF on 15...

'Cotton First??? competition organized by Textalks International

Dept. Home Economics participated in ???Cotton First??? competition organized by Textalks International at Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore on...

Rug Making Short Course

2 Month Short Course on Rug Making is being offered by Department Home Economics GCWUF. Last date to apply is 15-12-2022. Short Course regis...

Institutional Food Service Management

7th Semester BS Home Economics (major Food & Nutrition) students arranged a practical activity related to Institutional Food Service Managem...

Cocktail Dress Display

FASHION DESIGN 5TH SEMESTER displayed their project inspired by the cocktail dresses on 29- 9-2021 . It was a mini display to encourage th...

Calicos of Fishtail Mermaid gowns

BS Fashion Design 5th semester displayed their sessional work. Calicos of Fishtail Mermaid gowns with Cascade and Raffles were made. Aim was...

Final thesis/Project Display

BS Fashion Design 8th Semester students arranged their final project display...

Entrepreneurship Practical Display

BS Home Economics 4th semester arranged a display. Aim of this activity was to appreciate professional new ideas for future ...

Food Preservation Practical

Students of BS Home Economics 5th Semester displayed their practical work....

Embellishment Practical

Embellishment Practical by Students of BS Fashion Design 5th Semester...

Publications

1. Books

2. Research Paper
SEHRISH.In: Combined effect of microwave and ultrasonication treatments on the quality and stability of sugarcane juice during cold storage,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,doi:10.1111/ijfs.14167,Institute of Food Science and Technology;food technology,05-MAR-19. p.2563-2569
Ayesha Hussain.In: Natural Dye extraction from Ipomea Indica leaves and Improvement of Fastness of Cotton Dyed Fabric under Gamma Radiation,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,2229-5518,AAAAAAAAAAAA;aaaaaaaaaaaa,06-JUN-15. p.1514-1518
3. Chapter Contributed

SEHRISH.In: khuraak main mojud jaraseem se phailny waly amraz aur in se bachao ki tadabir,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press islamabad;Allama Iqbal open university islamabad,10-OCT-19. p.201-230
SEHRISH.In: mutwazan Ghiza ki tayari aur istemaal,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press islamabad;Allama Iqbal open university islamabad,10-OCT-19. p.149-200
SEHRISH.In: Namunasib ghizaiyat k asraat aur in se bachao ki tadabir,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press islamabad;Allama Iqbal open university islamabad,10-OCT-19. p.231-270
NAILA LATIF.In: Ghar ki Mansobabandi,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press islamabad;Allama Iqbal open university islamabad,11-OCT-19. p.79-110
NAILA LATIF.In: Araish kay Eham Ajzaa,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press Islamabad;Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad,10-NOV-19. p.1-18
NAILA LATIF.In: Libas k Intikhab Per Aser Andaaz huunnay walay Anaasir,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press Islamabad;Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad,11-NOV-19. p.89-120
NAILA LATIF.In: Kunbey key zaraye,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,1,AIOU printing press islamabad;Allama Iqbal open university islamabad,11-OCT-19. p.19-58
MADIHA JAVID.In: Metabolism of Carotenoids,editor,(eds.)title series title and number,0,Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland;Springer Nature Switzerland AG,01-FEB-21. p.421-426
4. Seminar Information

5. Conference Proceeding