The course employs concepts and theoretical approaches of an ecosystem to describe the characteristics and interactive nature of a family. It covers issues such as  selective perceptions, decision making and human actions as they influence adaptation and the selection and use of resources as a means towards attainment of life goals, satisfaction of needs and quality of the environment. Others include types of resources, availability and variations in different family system, factors influencing family resource allocation, uses and conservation.

Objectives: By the end of the course students will be able to describe the characteristics of the family as a system and how resources are allocated and conserved.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered through lectures, individual and or group presentations.