BSc Home Science Residential Planning and Furnishing and Ergo for Build Environment Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the Semester 6 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it: her third-year timetables name that scheme, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Residential Planning and Furnishing and Ergo for Build Environment
Module I: Fundamentals of Residential Interior Design & Materials
- 1 Introduction to Residential Interior Design
- i Definition, scope & importance in Home Science
- ii Residential design aesthetics
- iii Human needs & lifestyle influences
- 2 Design Principles & Elements
- i Principles: balance, harmony, rhythm, proportion
- ii Elements: space, line, form, color, texture, light
- iii Effects on mood & functionality
- 3 Space Planning Basics
- i Functional zones in homes (living, sleeping, cooking, service areas)
- ii Circulation, clearances, ergonomics
- iii Storage planning & multifunctional spaces
- 4 Building Materials
- i Classification of materials: structural vs. non-structural
- ii Natural (wood, stone) vs. manufactured (glass, composites)
- iii Material properties: strength, durability, fire resistance, thermal/acoustic behaviour
- 5 Latest Trends & Concepts
- i Sustainable & eco-friendly materials
- ii Smart/intelligent building materials
- iii Biophilic design influences
Module II: Interior Finishes & Application of Materials
- 1 Flooring Materials
- i Types: tiles, wood/engineered wood, vinyl, polished concrete
- ii Selection criteria: use area, maintenance, cost, sustainability
- 2 Wall Finishes & Cladding
- i Paints, wallpapers, paneling, textured finishes
- ii Fire safety standards, VOC & health considerations
- 3 Ceiling Materials & Treatments
- i Gypsum board, POP, false ceiling systems
- ii Acoustic performance & thermal comfort
- 4 Doors, Windows & Openings
- i Material options: wood, aluminum, UPVC
- ii Glazing types, energy efficiency, natural lighting
- 5 Fixtures, Fittings & Accessories
- i Kitchen & bathroom fittings
- ii Lighting design basics & fixture selection
- iii Hardware & ergonomic considerations
- 6 Evaluation & Selection of Materials
- i Cost-benefit analysis
- ii Durability, life cycle & environmental impact
- iii Case studies of residential material application
- 7 Emerging Practices
- i Recycled/upcycled interior materials
- ii Indoor air quality & material safety standards
- iii Role of technology in material selection (software tools, databases)
Module III: Ergonomics for Healthcare and Transportation Environment
- 1 Healthcare Ergonomics
- i Ergonomics in hospitals and clinics
- ii Patient handling and caregiver safety
- iii Medical equipment layout
- iv Ergonomic wards, OPDs, nursing stations
- v Infection control & safety design
- 2 Transportation Ergonomics
- i Driver ergonomics (seating, controls, visibility)
- ii Passenger comfort and accessibility
- iii Public transport ergonomics
- iv Way finding and signage Safety and human factors in transport
Module IV: Ergonomics for Age-Friendly Environment
- 1 Age-Friendly & Inclusive Environment Design
- i Ergonomics for elderly and special populations
- ii Fall prevention design
- iii Barrier-free environments
- iv Universal design in housing and public spaces
- v Smart and assistive environmental design
- 2 Ergonomic Evaluation of Built Environments
- vi Posture and movement in spaces
- vii Risk identification in built settings
- viii Environmental comfort assessment Ergonomic improvement strategies
Text Books/ Reference Books
- 1 Chris Grimley, Mimi Love 9 January 2018. The Interior Design Rockport Publishers.
- 2 M. Pratap Rao 7 December 2020Interior Design: Principles and Practice Standard Publishers and Distributors Pvt Ltd ISBN-13 978-8180141560
- 3 Maurein Mitton and Courtney Nystuin (2022) Residential Interior Design-Guide to planning spaces. John Wiley & Sons Inc
- 4 Erminia Attaianese , Thaisa Sampaio Sarmento (9 Jun 2025).Ergonomics for the Built Environment. Springer Series in Design and Innovation (SSDI, volume 63) - with STUDIO
- 5 Linda L. Nussbaumer (2025) Human Factors in the Built Environment.3 rd Edition Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN: 9798765104064
- 6 Ken Parsons (April 14, 2025 by CRC Press).Environmental Ergonomics: Principles, Methods, and Applications.1 ST Edition. ISBN 97810325033257.
- 7 Pranab Kumar Nag (2019) Office Buildings-Health, Safety and Environment. Publisher Springer Singapore
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.