THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

FACULTY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & EXTENSION

COURSE OUTLINE – SEMESTER II – 2022/2023

Dear Student,

Welcome to this fascinating course, which introduces you to management principles and their
application to the activities of individuals and family. Family Resource Management will enable
you to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to access and manage family resources in the
home and community. It centers attention on family life and on the total goals of the family and
examines ways in which these goals can be achieved for the greatest satisfaction of the family.

I look forward to an enjoyable and productive semester with you. I wish you every success.

Karen Dick-Roach

Course Title: Family Resource Management

Course Code: HUEC 2009
Course type: Core Course – Human Ecology Students/ Elective Course
Level: Year II
Credit: 3 credit hours
Pre-requisite: None
Semester: II
Lecture Times: Mondays – 4:00p.m. -7:00p.m

Teaching Methods: Lectures

My e-learning
Practical Project
Guest Lecturers

Estimated Study Hours: 3 Hours/week- Lectures; 4

Hours/week-Reading/Homework/Revision

Total No. of Assessments: 3 (1 Graded Assignment; 1 Mid-Semester Exam; 1 Final Exam)

Course Breakdown: Coursework = 40%

 Mid-Semester Exam 25%
Group Presentation 15%

Final Exam = 60%

Total = 100%

CONTACT INFORMATION

Course Mrs. Karen Dick-Roach

Lecturer Karen.Dick-Roach@sta.uwi.edu

karendr1@yahoo.com

Please feel free to consult with your respective lecturer throughout the semester with any of
your queries/issues/problems which may arise. Students are strongly advised to visit their
lecturers, during the stipulated office hours, to discuss their concerns.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Family Resource Management is an introductory course which deals with the management of
resources for the home and family. It examines the management fundamentals and their
application to the activities of individuals and families. It is student focused, to enable students to
apply basic concepts and principles of management to their personal and family situation in order
to fulfil needs and accomplish goals in an increasingly complex society.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

Family Resource Management introduces students to management theories, processes and

principles applied to the efficient use of human, financial and material resources in promotion of
individual and family well being. This course is beneficial to students as the skills and
knowledge which they acquire, such as, time management, decision making and financial
management can be applied to any other course or even more importantly, will be applicable to
their lives.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:
This course will enable students to:
1) Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to access and manage family resources in the
home and the community.
2) Understand the various types of resources and how they are utilized for the maximum
benefit of the family.

UNIT MODULES AND OBJECTIVES

 UNIT MODULES UNIT OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Introduction to Family Develop an understanding of the role of the individuals within the
Resource Management family and society for the skilful management of personal, family
and community resources.
Management as a Increase knowledge and understanding of the nature and scope of
Function of Families ‘management’ as a function of families.
Management of Basic Acquire skills in decision making and problem solving that can
Family Needs contribute to self reliance in solving practical problems related to
the management of the family’s resources, including responsible
consumerism for the satisfaction of basic family needs.
Management Theory Apply management concepts and principles to individual and
and Principles family resource management situations.
Factors impacting on Identify and understand the factors which impact on the
the Resource availability of resources for use in enhancing the economic well-
Availability being and quality of life of the family.
Preparation for Home Assess the nature and benefits of real estate/home ownership and
Ownership examine the process involved in purchasing a home.
Management of Explore the concepts of Financial Management.
Personal and Family
Financial Resources

LEARNING OUTCOME GUIDE

NO. Upon successful completion of the course HUEC 2009 students Cognitive Level
should be able to:
1 Introduction to Family Resource Management  Knowledge
Develop an understanding of the role of the individuals within the  Problem
family and society for the skilful management of personal, family and Solving
community resources.  Analysis
 Define terms related to Family Resource Management.  Critical
 Analyse case studies to elicit challenges families encounter. Thinking
 Discuss the functions of the family.
 Discuss the family as an economic entity.
 Identify and evaluate the human and non-human resources that
are available to achieve family goals.
2 Management as a Function of Families  Knowledge
Increase knowledge and understanding of the nature and scope of  Problem
‘management’ as a function of families. Solving
 Understand the relationships between family characteristics and  Critical
the management of resources. Thinking
 Identify a variety of resources available to the family.
 Explain the importance of Management to the family.
3 Management of Basic Family Needs  Knowledge
Acquire skills in decision making and problem solving that can  Problem
contribute to self reliance in solving practical problems related to the solving
 management of the family’s resources, including responsible  Critical
consumerism for the satisfaction of basic family needs. Thinking
 Understand the basic concepts of family resource management,
including values, goals, attitudes, decision making, problem
solving.
4 Management Theory and Principles  Knowledge
Apply management concepts and principles to individual and family  Problem
resource management situations. Solving
 Explain the management theories, processes and principles  Analysis
applied to the efficient use of human, financial and material  Critical
resources in the promotion of individual and family well being. thinking
 Understand management as a process and how it is applied to
individual and family well being.
5 Factors impacting on the Resource Availability  Knowledge
 Identify and understand the factors which impact on the  Problem
availability of resources for use in enhancing the economic Solving
well-being and quality of life of the family.  Critical
Thinking
6 Preparation for Home Ownership  Knowledge
 Identify and understand the factors which impact on the  Problem
availability of resources for use in enhancing the economic Solving
well-being and quality of life of the family.  Critical
Thinking
7 Management of Personal and Family Financial Resources  Knowledge
Explore the concepts of Financial Management.  Problem
 Discuss the forms and goals of Financial Management. Solving
 Critical
Thinking

TEACHING METHODS
Method Description
Lecture Lecture presentations covering all material as it pertains to the course.
Myelearning/Online Access to online resources for lecture presentations and assigned
Activity readings.

ASSESSMENT
Coursework 40%
1. Mid-Semester Examination 25%
 2. 1 Group Assignment 15%

Final Examination 60%

TOTAL 100%

LINKAGE OF ASSESSMENT METHODS TO LEARNING OUTCOMES

Assessment Weight (%) Assessment
Method Description
LO LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 Weight Assessment
1 (%) Description
Mid-Semester       25 A mid-semester
Examination examination
covering course
content from Weeks
1 – 7.
Group      15 1 Group Project
Assignment 
Final        60 A final examination
Examination examining course
content from weeks
1 -13.

GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Quality Mark Description Grade Quality Mark Description

Points % Points %
A+ 4.3 90-100 Exceptional F2 1.3 40-44 Weak
A 4.0 80-89 Outstanding F3 0.0 0-39 Poor
A- 3.7 75-79 Excellent
B+ 3.3 70-74 Very Good
B 3.0 65-69 Good
B- 2.7 60-64 Satisfactory
C+ 2.3 55-59 Fair
C 2.0 50-54 Acceptable
F1 1.7 45-49 Unsatisfactory
 TIMETABLE
Lectures:

Group Days Time Room Instructors

Day/Evening Mondays 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. FFA E Mrs. Karen Dick-Roach
Students

Note to Students: Attendance is mandatory for lecture sessions

Students are reminded of UWI Examination regulations no. 19 and 78 which states:
UWI Examination Regulation No. 19“Any candidate who has been absent from the University
for a prolonged period during the teaching of a particular course for any reason other than
illness or whose attendance at prescribed lectures, classes, ... tutorials, ... has been
unsatisfactory or who has failed to submit essays or other exercises set by his/her teachers, may
be debarred by the relevant Academic Board, on the recommendation of the relevant Faculty
Board, from taking any University examinations. The procedures to be used shall be prescribed
in Faculty Regulations.
COURSE CALENDAR
SESSIONS Topics Activities
Orientation Class Discussion
1 Introduction to Family Resource Management Case Studies
Group Discussions
Management as a Function of Families Class Discussion
2
Group Discussions
3 Management of Basic Family Needs Class Discussion
4 Management Theory and Principles Class Discussion
Consumer Roles, Rights and Responsibilities.
5 Class Discussion
Consequences of Poor Management of Family Resources
6 Internal Factors Impacting on Family Resources Class Discussion
7 External Factors Impacting on Family Resources Class Discussion
8 Mid-Semester Examination
9 Financial Management – Home Ownership Guest Lecture
Financial Management – Savings and Investments Class Discussion
10
Budgeting
11 Financial Management – Insurance Guest Lecture
Consumer Credit
12 Project Group Presentations
13 Revision Teaching Ends
READING RESOURCES

Resource Management for Individuals and Families. 5 th Ed. (2013). Elizabeth B.

Goldsmith. Prentice Hall. Florida State University

Information about further resources shall be posted on myeLearning. Follow the link to access
the student myeLearning portal-http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/login/index.php

POLICES
 FINAL EXAMINATION: Examination schedules will be available for viewing
approximately one month before the scheduled date of each examination session. Access
examination schedules by logging on to http://mysta.uwi.edu/
 CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular class attendance is essential. A student who
misses a class will be held responsible for the class content and for securing material
distributed.
 EXAMINATION POLICY: Please review the handbook on Examination Regulations for
First Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates available via the Intranet.
 POLICY REGARDING CHEATING: Academic dishonesty including cheating is not
permitted. For more information, read Section V (b) Cheating in the Examination
Regulations for First Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates online via
the Intranet.
 STATEMENT OF DISABILITY PROCEDURES: The University of the West Indies at
St. Augustine is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all
students, while maintaining academic standards. In accordance with this policy, students in
need of accommodations due to a disability should contact the Academic
Advising/Disabilities Liaison Unit (AADLU) for verification and determination as soon as
possible after admission to the University, or at the beginning of each semester. The Head of
AADLU may be contacted at 662 2002 Ext. 83866.
 POLICY REGARDING INCOMPLETE GRADES: Incomplete grades will only be
designated in accordance with the University’s Incomplete Grade P