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B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Development

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B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Development

The four years bachelor program has dual major as Nutrition & dietetics and Human development with an aim to build knowledge and competence in the two domains.
Nutrition and Dietetics and Human development program intends to create competent professionals with in-depth understanding of a wide spectrum of courses in the areas of community nutrition, Family Studies, Early Childhood Care and Education, food science, dietetics, adolescents and adulthood, vulnerable sections, guidance and nutrition counselling. The program will encourage students to carry out novel research in core areas of Nutrition and Human development. This will play a pivotal role in developing reasoning, logic, problem solving and scientific temper. The Dual-Major program is designed as per the New Education Policy along with languages, ability enhancement, skill- and value-based courses, discipline specific, elective and vocational courses, internship and minor research project.
The curriculum at the Bachelor level focus to foster a firm theoretical background with amalgamation of practical skills and development of research related abilities in the fourth year of course, so that the graduates are capable to enter doctoral degree with critical and analytical thinking abilities, sensitive to societal issues and concerns and able to communicate skilfully. The programme aims at creating professionals who will utilize the substantial knowledge in the realm of Human Development and Nutrition and dietetics to respond to the challenges of a dynamic socio-economic political situations and systems. The student get a chance to choose any 1 subject at the end of the 3rd year.

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Program Outcomes

PO1: Providing quality tertiary education through hands-on learning, incorporating both universal and specific values in the areas of Nutrition and Human Development. Promoting a mindset of continuous change and adaptation, developing the ability to navigate complex societal and national issues, and producing leaders with a well-rounded perspective that spans multiple stakeholders.

PO2:  Develop the ability to balance self, societal, and national priorities and become proficient in various areas such as research, teaching, government and public service, and entrepreneurship.

PO3:  The goal is also to create professionals with specialized skills, foster a passion for lifelong learning and instill both generic and subject-specific skills to prepare students for the employment market and contribute to nation-building strategies.

 

Nutrition & Dietetics Syllabus

SemesterCategory of CourseTheory / PracticalCourse TitleCredits
IDSCTheoryFundamentals of Nutrition4
DSCPracticalFundamentals of Nutrition2
OETheoryNutrition Literacy & Health3
SECTheoryFood Analysis2
IIDSCTheoryPrinciples of Food Science and Preservation4
DSCPracticalPrinciples of Food Science and Preservation2
OETheoryFood Safety and Hygiene3
Exit option with Certificate (50 credits)
IIIDSCTheoryNutrition through life span4
DSCPracticalNutrition through life span2
OETheoryTraditional Foods and Health3
IVDSCTheoryHuman Physiology4
DSCPracticalHuman Physiology2
Exit option with Diploma (100 credits)
VDSCTheoryClinical Nutrition & Dietetics I4
DSCPracticalClinical Nutrition & Dietetics I2
DSCTheoryFood microbiology4
DSCPracticalFood microbiology2
VIDSCTheoryClinical Nutrition & Dietetics II4
DSCPracticalClinical Nutrition & Dietetics II2
DSCTheoryPrinciples and Practices in Public Health Nutrition4
DSCPracticalPrinciples and Practices in Public Health Nutrition2
Bachelor of Science BSc Degree (142credits)

 

Human Development Syllabus

SemesterCourse CodeTheory / PracticalCourse TitleCredits
IDSCTheoryFundamentals of Child Development4
DSCPracticalFundamentals of Child Development Lab2
OETheoryElements of Human Behaviour3
IIDSCTheoryEarly Childhood care and Education4
DSCPracticalEarly Childhood care and Education Lab2
OETheoryFamily and Relationship Management3
IIIDSCTheoryDevelopment in Adolescence and Adulthood4
DSCPracticalDevelopment in Adolescence and Adulthood Lab2
OETheory / PracticalFundamentals of Guidance and Counselling3
IVDSCTheoryGuidance in Child Development4
DSCPracticalGuidance in Child Development Lab2
VDSCTheoryChildren with Special Needs and Inclusive education4
DSCPracticalChildren with Special Needs and Inclusive education Lab2
DSCTheoryProgrammes and Policies for Vulnerable Groups4
DSCPracticalProgrammes and Policies for Vulnerable Groups Lab2
VIDSCTheoryDevelopmental Assessments across lifespan4
DSCPracticalDevelopmental Assessments across lifespan Lab2
DSCTheoryFamily Dynamics4
DSCPracticalFamily Dynamics Lab2

Nutrition Prospects

Graduates can aspire to specialise in post graduate courses in the field. Following this, they can work in different fields – Dietetics, Food Industry, Public Health Organizations, Research and Academics.
In the field of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, students can work in hospitals or private clinics as Nutritionist/Dietitian, Nutritional Therapist, Habit/Nutrition/Wellness Coach, Bariatric/Pediatric/Renal Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Lactation Counsellor
Food Industry offers a number roles including Food Inspector, Food Technologist, Sanitary Inspector, Food Research Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, Food/Sensory Scientist, Food Microbiologist, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food Product Development Officer, Research and Development.
Public Health Organizations working at international level such as United Nations – World Health Organization, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization recruit nutritionist for their programmes. At the national level, government and non-government organizations have a numerous programmes and schemes for the welfare of the people. Students can work as Nutrition Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Child Development Officer.
Students can also take up roles in the area of Writing/Publishing including Content Developer/Writer, Technical Writer, Scientific Writer and Medical Editor.
Students can pursue Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition and work in the area of research and academics as Research Assistant/Research Fellow, Research Associate, and Assistant Professor.

Human Development Prospects

  • Students upon completion of their graduation can work in various sectors that caters to infants, children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens. There are career prospects both in the government and private sector.
  • Government sector includes CDPO (child development project officers), project assistants for government funded projects (NCERT, UGC).
  • Private sector offers various roles like curriculum and content developers, early childhood education facilitators, academic coordinators, counsellors, special educators. Entrepreneur in the field of creating teaching learning materials, stimulation materials that are developmentally appropriate, story books, toy industries and setting up startups (Preschools and NGO’s).
  • NGO’s recruit graduates in the role of facilitators, coordinators, research and development. Students can further specialize for post graduate course in Human Development, Early Childhood Education and Special Education.

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Placement Policy & Guidelines for Students

The Placement Policy is applicable to all students registered with the Placement Cell of Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, and is to be followed during their entire tenure at the college.

  1. The Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator are the facilitators and counsellors for placement related activities and will be responsible for all concerned activities & functioning of the Placement Cell.
  2. The Student Placement Committee will be assisting the Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator in all activities related to placements.
  3. Neither the College nor the Placement Cell guarantees a job. The Placement Cell will facilitate and coordinate the placement activities on campus including bringing in companies, coordinating the recruitment drives, organizing recruitment training and other related activities leading to the successful placements of the deserving students.
  4. Applying for a company, getting recruited, joining a company is entirely the responsibility/decision of the student concerned.
  5. Opting to register for placements is completely the choice of the students. As some would want to pursue higher studies or other opportunities, such students can refrain from registering with the Placement Cell.
  6. Students are required to check the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for registering with the Placement Cell before registering.
  7. All final year students with an aggregate score of 60% and above and with NO ACTIVE BACKLOGS are eligible to register for placements.
  8. All registered students are required to MANDATORILY attend the recruitment training conducted by the Placement Cell and meet the necessary threshold of 75% attendance and 80% completion of the practice tests & assessments to qualify for applying to the cos. Failing to qualify may result in re-training of the student at an additional cost which is to be borne at actuals by the concerned student.
  9. The Placement Cell will notify all the registered students about the upcoming recruitment drives through mails and Whatsapp group notifications and not individually. The students are to be alert and keep a track of the notifications and apply as per their interest and eligibility.
  10. Once a student registers/enrolls for a particular company, she is expected to complete the entire recruitment process as relevant and required. Failing to do so, will result in the student being debarred from sitting for further recruitment drives. Exceptions will be made at the sole discretion of the Placement Cell only in genuine cases. Such cases/reasons to be formally communicated to the Placement Office over mail at least one day prior to the drive.
  11. The student has a choice not to participate in the recruitment process of a company after attending the Pre-Placement Talk. If she decides to continue, then she will be bound by the College Placement Policy to attend the rest of the recruitment process of the company as stated above.
  12. Students will not be allowed to participate in the selection process of a company for which she has missed the PPT.
  13. While the Placement Cell will do its due diligence and bring in the right companies, it is the responsibility of every student to check the company profile, eligibility, Job Profile and the Job Role before applying. The same will also be mailed and/or updated on the Notice Boards or social media groups.
    a. Ex 1- If a company requires the applicant to have an average of 70%, be well assured that you meet the criteria before applying to that company.
    b. Ex 2- If the company requires you to have NO standing arrears/backlogs at the time of attending the placement process, kindly DO NOT APPLY to the company if you do not meet this criterion.
  14. If, after being selected by a company, for some reason the student is not satisfied either with the pay, the timings, work allotted, etc during onboarding, she will need to take it up with the concerned within the company. The Placement Cell will not be able to intervene in internal matters. However, it is important that the students reach out to us in case there are major deviations from the terms mentioned by the company at the time of recruitment.
  15. A student can apply to as many companies as she wants and appear for interviews until the first job is secured. A student will be considered to have secured a job if her name appears in the final select list of a company.
  16. The Placement Office of MCC follows a strict “ONE OFFER PER STUDENT” Policy. However, if a student has been offered a job with a CTC less than or equal to INR 2 lakhs PA, she can opt to apply for ONE more company, subject to prior formal approval by the Placement Office.
  17. Once a student’s name appears in the final selects of a company, it is obligatory for the student to accept the offer. Rejecting offers is strictly not allowed. Defaulters will be required to submit a letter to the Principal along with a penalty fee which could be equivalent to one month’s salary being offered by the said company.
  18. Recruitment Process: All companies generally follow the following procedure (however they could be exceptions) –
    a. Presentation about the company & Job Profile (Pre-Placement Talk)
    b. Written Exam (Aptitude / Technical Test)
    c. Group Discussion and/or Task (Assignments)
    d. Interview (Technical/HR/Others)
    e. Verification of Documents
    f. Offer Letter
  19. Students are to strictly ensure the following for all recruitment drives:
    a. Must report on time as mentioned in the schedules
    b. Wear Business Formals for every recruitment process. Students wearing casuals during recruitment process will be sent back
    c. Always carry one folder containing resumes (2-3 copies), passport size photos, copies of mark sheets, certificates & stationery
    d. Compulsorily carry College & Govt. ID Cards
  20. Most companies require applicants to have Govt. ID – Aadhar & PAN. Hence it is advised for all students to apply for these before registering for placements.
    Students are not allowed to contact the Company / HR team directly for any reason through the recruitment process. In case of any issues or concerns, they are advised to contact their Placement Office and discuss their problems.
  21. Strict action will be taken against students found to be engaged in maligning the College or the Placement Office with the companies. Any grievances you may have, are to be brought to the notice of the of the Placement Officer for resolution.
  22. If a student makes any false claims in the Resume/Student Registration Form, her registration will be cancelled immediately and job offer if any, will be revoked.
  23. All companies conduct a thorough background check/verification. If the company finds that you have manipulated your marks / documents in any manner/or mis-represented any information, your job offer will be terminated, and your name will be blacklisted.
  24. Strict discipline needs to be followed by every student during the recruitment process. Any sort of indecent behavior/misbehavior which affects the decorum of the Placement Cell or the reputation of the College or the Company, will attract severe penalty and disqualification.
  25. Unless explicitly permitted by the companies, use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the recruitment process.
  26. Malpractice in all forms or marking proxies during the selection process and beyond, is strictly prohibited and those caught indulging in such activities would be debarred from the placement process. Also, note that no concessions in any form shall be made in such cases.
  27. It may happen that the campus recruitment process can stretch till late evenings. Students are required and prepared to be available accordingly. In case of off-line drives, students are to inform their parents and should arrange their own transportation.
  28. In case of virtual (online) recruitment drives, it is the responsibility of the students to ensure they have the necessary equipment (laptop/PC with functional webcam and mic) and sufficient internet bandwidth for seamless conduction of the process.
  29. Students are required to provide correct email IDs and contact numbers at the time of registration. These will be used for all communication from the Placement Cell and the recruiting companies. The onus is on the students to ensure the contact details provided are correct and up to date.
  30. Students are advised to check their mails regularly as all communication related to placements will be sent through mails.
  31. It is mandatory that once you receive an Intent Letter/Offer Letter from the Company, a copy must be submitted to the Placement Office. Failing which, the end semester examination Hall Ticket/results will be withheld.
  32. All students registered for placements will be bounded by the Attendance Policy of the College. Any exception to the above is permitted only through formal approval of the Placement Office and the respective Department Heads.

WE EXPECT OUR STUDENTS TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND UPHOLD THE VALUES OF THE COLLEGE AT ALL TIMES.

For all matters not covered in the above policy, the Placement Office will use its discretion to take appropriate decisions as and when required.

The above guidelines are to ensure a smooth process in the best interest of our students and the participating companies.

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