Two units (equivalent to two years or four semesters) of laboratory science are required (three units are strongly recommended), providing fundamental knowledge in two of the following disciplines: Biology. Chemistry.
When talking corsetry, the most interesting period of fashion is the period from 1820 to about 1910. But the corset is much older than that. In Europe, it has been in general use as an undergarment since the middle ages, but it probably dates several thousands of years back. The corset has at all times been used for shaping the body, most often for compressing the waist, but sometimes for raising the bust. The most widespread use of corsets was in the 19th century. Contrary to common belief, almost all women of every class wore corsets in those times.
The Middle Ages. Fashion history of the Middle Ages shows women covered up from head to foot. In the Middle Ages the idea prevailed that the body was sinful and underwear something rather shameful. But towards the end of the Middle Ages clothes were carefully cut and shaped to the body. Part of this shaping was achieved by cutting cloth on the true cross or the bias of the fabric grain. In the 13 th century a corset was worn, but as in later centuries it was sometimes worn as an outer garment over robes like a waistcoat is worn.