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BSc Home Science IKS in Community Resource Management Theory Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This is the Semester 5 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.

IKS in Community Resource Management Theory Syllabus.pdf
Indian Knowledge Systems course · Semester 5 · Third Year - Community Resource Management · 2 credits · 50 marks

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Syllabus for IKS in Community Resource Management Theory

Indian Knowledge Systems course · Semester 5 · Third Year - Community Resource Management · 2 credits · 50 marks

Module I: Indigenous Ergonomics, Work Simplification and

  • Household Management in Indian Traditions
  • 1 Introduction to IKS in daily living
  • i Concept of Indian Knowledge Systems
  • ii Traditional household management practices in India
  • 2 Indigenous ergonomics in traditional lifestyles
  • i Body mechanics in traditional activities (sitting, grinding, cooking, cleaning)
  • ii Design of traditional tools and utensils for ease of work
  • 3 Work simplification in traditional households
  • i Sequential work methods and task organization
  • ii Use of multipurpose tools and space-saving techniques
  • 4 Traditional kitchen organization and workflow
  • i Storage methods and spatial planning
  • ii Efficient workflow in traditional kitchens
  • 5 Housekeeping practices in Indian households
  • i Daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning traditions
  • ii Indigenous cleaning materials and techniques
  • 6 Health and well-being through traditional work practices
  • i Maintaining physical comfort during household tasks
  • ii Prevention of fatigue through ergonomic practices
  • A Relevance of traditional work management practices in modern homes

Module II: Traditional Resource Management, Interior Environment and

  • Sustainable Living
  • 1 Traditional concepts of resource management in Indian communities
  • i Efficient use of household resources
  • ii Community-based resource sharing
  • 2 Sustainable living practices in traditional Indian households
  • i Reuse, repair, and minimal waste generation
  • ii Environmentally responsible consumption patterns
  • 3 Interior environmental planning in traditional Indian homes
  • i Natural lighting and ventilation
  • ii Climate-responsive house design
  • 4 Use of natural materials in interior spaces
  • i Indigenous building materials and furnishings
  • ii Eco-friendly household products
  • A Traditional water and energy conservation practices
  • i Household water management methods
  • ii Energy-efficient practices in daily living
  • 5 Cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental harmony
  • i Cultural practices promoting sanitation
  • ii Traditional ecological wisdom
  • 6 Integrating traditional knowledge with modern sustainability practices

Text Books/ Reference Books

  • 1 Acharya, P. K. (1996). Architecture of Manasara. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers.
  • 2 Agarwal, A., & Narain, S. (1997). Dying wisdom: Rise, fall and potential of India’s traditional water harvesting systems. Centre for Science and Environment.
  • 3 Bridger, R. S. (2018). Introduction to ergonomics (4th ed.). CRC Press.
  • 4 Iyer, U., Sharan, M., Maniar, A., & Bhangaokar, R. (2023). Indian knowledge systems: A family and community sciences perspective. Kaav Publications.
  • 5 Nickell, P., & Dorsey, J. M. (2014). Management in family living (8th ed.). CBS Publishers.
  • 6 Singh, K., Singh, S. P., Tripathi, I., & Chandan, R. R. (Eds.). (2024). Indian knowledge systems: A sustainable approach. Excel India Publishers.
  • 7 Balasubramanian, S. (2024). Dharmanomics: An indigenous and sustainable economic model. Bloomsbury India.
  • 8 Bansal, G. (2025). Indian knowledge system: Integrating heritage with engineering. Deep Science Publishing.
  • 9 Choudary, P., & Bedi, K. (2010). Broom & groom: Lifting the Indian middle class out of its poverty of behaviour. Wisdom Village Publications.
  • 10 Oliver, P. (2006). Built to meet needs: Cultural issues in vernacular architecture. Routledge.
  • 11 Ray, P. K., & Maiti, J. (Eds.). (2018). Ergonomic design of products and worksystems: 21st century perspectives of Asia. Springer.
  • 12 Sanders, M. S., & McCormick, E. J. (1993). Human factors in engineering and design (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
  • 13 Sengupta, N. (2019). Traditional knowledge in modern India: Preservation, promotion, ethical access and benefit sharing mechanisms. Springer.

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.

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