Syllabus

Course Code: HS102-B    Course Name: Life Span Development-I

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1. Life span development during prenatal stage:
 Conception, signs of pregnancy and discomforts during pregnancy.
 Teratology and hazards to prenatal development.
2. Stages of prenatal development:
 Prenatal growth and activities in first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
 The birth process (stages of delivery of baby and placenta), complications during delivery and types of birth.
3. Care of the infant (0-2 years)
 Physical Characteristics of the neonate- size, weight, body-proportion, body temperature, neonatal capacities and reflex actions, screening test for newborn (APGAR scale).
 Rearing and care of the infant- feeding, weaning, sleeping, bathing and toilet training.
 Common diseases and immunization during infancy.
2 1. Developmental milestones of infancy (0-2 years) and early childhood (3-6 years):
 Physical and motor development
 Social and emotional development
 Cognitive and language development
2. Play: types, functions and Importance of play in infancy and preschool years.
3. Role of family, peers and television in young child’s life.
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